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Aug. 11, 2026
Airmen Sharpen Rapid Response Skills During Turbo Distribution

Airmen with the 621st Contingency Response Wing wrapped up Turbo Distribution July 28, 2026, a recurring exercise designed to validate the U.S. Air Force’s ability to open airfields and sustain relief operations anywhere in the world on short notice.The exercise centered on a Contingency Response
March 5, 2026
From New York to the South Pole

Each year, the wing supports Operation Deep Freeze, providing critical airlift support to the National Science Foundation’s research operations in Antarctica. The LC-130’s specialized skis allow Airmen to land in icy and snowy conditions where normal aircraft can’t operate.
Feb. 25, 2026
AMC interim commander emphasizes Airmen, aircraft readiness importance at AFA

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Rebecca Sonkiss, who took over as Air Mobility Command’s interim commander earlier this month, addressed servicemembers, industry, and journalists on the state of mobility readiness at the 2026 Air & Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colorado, Feb. 24.
Dec. 3, 2025
100th U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus delivered to Travis AFB

Air Mobility Command welcomed the 99th and100th KC-46A Pegasus aircraft delivered to the U.S. Air Force, during an arrival ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, California, Dec. 2, 2025.
Sept. 25, 2025
AFA 2025: COMAMC emphasizes mobility force contributions, initiatives to maximize effectiveness in contested environments

Gen. Johnny Lamontagne, Air Mobility Command commander, participated in a panel focused on the topic of “Exercising at Scale: What We’re Learning” with Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, Gen. Adrian Spain, Air Combat Command commander, and Lt. Gen. David Miller Jr., Space Operations
May 28, 2025
AMC deputy commander receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor

Lt. Gen. Rebecca Sonkiss, Air Mobility Command deputy commander, was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the Ellis Island Great Hall in New York City, May 10, 2025. The award distinguishes Sonkiss’ military contributions to the nation.
March 31, 2025
Airmen at 105th AW modernize C-17 fleet with microvanes

The 105th Airlift Wing is playing a fundamental role in a modernization initiative that will save the Air Force over $14 million annually.
Feb. 28, 2025
Air Mobility Command enhances collaborative, mobility capabilities in Bamboo Eagle 25-1

Air Mobility Command (AMC) partnered with multiple Air Force major commands, U.S. sister services, and allied forces—the Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force—during the Air Force Warfare Center’s Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1, held Feb. 8-15, 2025.
Feb. 19, 2025
521st CRS Airmen battle cold in PACIFIC DAGGER

Nearly 100 Airmen from the 521st Contingency Response Squadron practiced their airbase-opening mission during exercise PACIFIC DAGGER at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., Feb. 4-8, 2025.Many historic American military operations in the Pacific were set on steaming jungle islands, but the US
Nov. 4, 2024
DoD senior leaders emphasize reoptimizing for GPC, ready Airmen for future fight

The 56th Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium gathered Air Force and Joint Force leaders, civic leaders, industry representatives and more than 1,000 current and former Airmen Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2024, to underscore the critical role of the U.S. Air Force in a rapidly shifting global landscape.