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Dec. 21, 2021
MacDill AFB named preferred location for next KC-46A Pegasus

The Department of the Air Force selected MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, as the preferred location to host the next active duty KC-46A Pegasus aircraft, Dec. 21.
Dec. 7, 2021
Joint Base MDL KC-46 Pegasus takes first local flight

The first two KC-46 Pegasus’ recently assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst conducted a local air-refueling flight for the first time Dec. 2 while over the northern Atlantic Ocean.Less than a month after being assigned to the 305th and 514th Air Mobility Wings, the first two KC-46 aircrafts
Dec. 2, 2021
Dyess Airmen take on Mosaic Tiger exercise

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airmen from the 317th Airlift Wing at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, recently participated in exercise Mosaic Tiger at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Nov. 15-19, 2021.Mosaic Tiger is a five day, multi-phase exercise focused on quick turn deployment to a simulated war
Nov. 30, 2021
621 CRW modernizes its force structure, accelerates change

The 62st Contingency Response Wing is modernizing the way it operates and executes its mission by restructuring its forces to better meet the needs of combatant commanders.
Nov. 18, 2021
Let’s Go: Herk Nation welcomes AMC command team

“Let’s Go,” said Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander.This is Minihan’s multi-faceted mantra, which he characterized as a warrior’s creed that signifies his appreciation of service to Mobility Airmen; a contract between Airmen and their mission; and a glimpse into the future of
Nov. 9, 2021
KC-46A Pegasus arrives on Joint Base MDL

The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst community celebrated a monumental milestone for the installation as it welcomed its first KC-46A Pegasus to its new home in an arrival ceremony Nov. 9, 2021. The event marked the beginning of new total force aerial refueling operations at the joint base, making
Aug. 6, 2021
AMC moves forward with second KC-46 ICR milestone

Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander of Air Mobility Command, approved a second Interim Capability Release mission set for the KC-46A Pegasus on August 5, 2021.
Aug. 3, 2021
The first Landing Zone Operations Course launches at 435th Training Squadron

The 435th Training Squadron on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, in partnership with Headquarters Air Force Airfield Operations Force Development Branch, launched the first Headquarters Air Force sponsored Landing Zone Operations Course specifically designed for the Airfield Operations community.
July 27, 2021
62nd APS, Eagle Port to represent 62nd AW at PACAF Port Dawg Rodeo

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- The C-17 Globemaster III is the most flexible aircraft to enter the airlift force and is responsible for the rapid, strategic delivery of cargo and troops to main operating bases and those in deployed environments. Have you ever seen one of our C-17s fly overhead
July 22, 2021
CRW Airmen support CENTCOM Resolute Support Mission

Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing recently returned from supporting retrograde operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of Task Force 74.

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