News

June 6, 2017
Airmen voice suggestions, initiate AMC Aviation Retention Task Force stand up

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Air Mobility Command commander stood up the AMC Aviation Retention Task Force May 3, 2017 after receiving more than 600 responses to a video published on social media mid-April to solicit ideas regarding Air Force aviation retention concerns. "We've received a
June 5, 2017
AF announces Fairchild AFB as preferred location for additional KC-135s

Today, Air Force officials announced Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, as the preferred location for basing 12 KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, and MacDill AFB, Florida, as the reasonable alternative.
May 26, 2017
Mobility Airmen refuel B-1 during Eager Lion

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- As part of Exercise Eager Lion 17, two KC-10 Extender crews from Travis Air Force Base, California, used the airfield on the McGuire-side of the Joint Base as a staging area for refueling operations over Newfoundland, Canada, May 18, 2017. The Travis
May 23, 2017
Mobility, Combat Airmen hone search, rescue skills during exercise

The 3rd Airlift Squadron supported exercise Rapid Rescue May 15–18, 2017, providing transportation and simulated aeromedical evacuation along the East Coast.
May 8, 2017
Aircrew training device saves AMC time, money

Members of Joint Base Charleston celebrated the standup of the Total Force Aerospace and Operational Physiology Team along with the unveiling of the reduced oxygen breathing device (ROBD) and hypoxia familiarization trainer during a ceremony here May 2, 2017.
May 5, 2017
US, Qatari air force hone logistics, safety skills

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar—The recent completion of a Qatar Emiri Air Force staging facility on Al Udeid Air Base, has provided the perfect occasion for building partnership opportunities between the U.S. Air Force and Qatari air forces.
May 4, 2017
Air advisors promote HA/DR skills at African Partnership Flight

In late April, more than 20 Airmen joined 60 counterparts from Burkina Faso, Chad, Cote d’Ivoire, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, and Niger to discuss maintenance and logistics principles when planning support for HA/DR (Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief) operations.
May 3, 2017
Mobility liason officer streamlines MARSOC deployment process

U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Riggs, a 621st Mobility Support Operations Squadron air mobility liaison officer (AMLO) assigned to MARSOC, recently enabled support to the U.S. Africa Command area of operations.
April 28, 2017
Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce wins Abilene Trophy

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. — The Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce was announced as the recipient of the 2016 Abilene Trophy April 28, 2017 during Phoenix Rally — a week-long look at mobility air force priorities, roles, and missions— at the Global Reach Planning Center here.
April 18, 2017
Increased Antarctic airlift capability contributes to science

Over the past 60 years, winter flying missions have provided a significant contribution to how the National Science Foundation conducts scientific research in Antarctica.