C-17 missions still continue into Afghanistan

The imposing C-17 Globemaster III moved through the darkness during a longer trip than is typical at the Rock, the busiest aerial port in the area of responsibility. The flight was headed to Afghanistan – another example of the steady and enduring requirements of Operation Freedom Sentinel.“The main

Forging the 46

U.S. Air Force leaders and Oklahoma community partners were in attendance for the historical reactivation of the 56th Air Refueling Squadron and the dedication of the KC-46A Pegasus formal training center, Aug. 30, 2016, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

Airmen gain voice through violence intervention training

Airmen gain voice through personal violence intervention training

SecAF tours McConnell, mentors Airmen

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited here for the first time last week to spend time with Team McConnell Airmen and better understand the missions.During her visit, James interacted with Airmen by holding a meet and greet with maintenance personnel, having lunch with Airmen, speaking

US, allies join forces for International Jump Week

The U.S., along with seven other allied nations, united for International Jump Week 2016, July 24 through 28 at several different military installations in Germany.

C-17 gains valuable training at Red Flag 16-3

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.- Since its maiden flight in 1991, the C-17 Globemaster III has served as the most reliable and maintainable cargo aircraft in the United States Air Force arsenal with the ability of rapid and strategic cargo and troop delivery.

Two Missions, One Fight

Imagine for a moment, our ground and coalition forces in the throes of battle. Imagine them in less than desirable conditions in the middle of nowhere. Now imagine yourself in their boots and not having the vital supplies to survive and sustain that fight.The 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and

Scott Air Force Base's Air Refueling Unit generates Total Force Association success

With an increased emphasis on Total Force Assocation, today’s military leaders are tasked with finding ways to accomplish the mission, while increasing efficiency and productivity. The Air Force has done, and continues to pursue this, by mixing the active duty force with reserve and guard assets to

Airmen welcome new 521st AMOW commander

Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force loadmasters, pilots partner for joint success

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- For the last few years, Airmen from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, have participated in a joint partnership with the Royal Canadian Air Force exchange program geared toward loadmasters and pilots.For two of those years, RCAF Sgt. Wes Ramsay, 8th Airlift