An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

NEWS

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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