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NEWS

  • 18th AF leaders assess Western Pacific mobility operations at Yokota

    U.S. Air Force U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Winstead, center, Eighteenth Air Force deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Arce, 18th AF command chief, right,inspects Yokota’s passenger terminal during an immersion at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2026. The visit provided senior leadership

  • PRESS RELEASE: KC-46A accident investigation released

    Air Mobility Command has released the report of an accident investigation board involving a U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus aircraft. The investigation resulted from asphalt damage at Fairbanks International Airport damaged during aircraft maintenance procedures on July 16, 2025. The mishap did not

  • 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 participates in Operation Deep Freeze

    In the harsh Antarctic environment, Air Mobility Command provides passenger, cargo and fuel movement as part of Operation Deep Freeze. ODF is the logistical support provided by the Department of War to the National Science Foundation’s Antarctic program.

  • 317th AW leads Spring 2026 C-130 WSC, integrates with I MEF

    The 317th Airlift Wing led the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council (WSC) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, coordinating with I Marine Expeditionary Force to further integration of rapid air mobility concepts and strengthen Joint tactical airlift capabilities across the Joint and

  • PEO discusses future of Mobility

    In a rapidly shifting global landscape, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Mobility Directorate is at the forefront of preparing for future conflicts. We sat down with Kevin Stamey, the Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Mobility and Director of the Air Force Life Cycle Management

  • 621st CRG and 22nd MEU Marines Expand Caribbean Airlift Capabilities

    Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Group (CRG) recently collaborated with a Marine Mobile Air Traffic Control Team (MMT) from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to significantly expand airlift capabilities in the Caribbean. The joint team surveyed and certified a C-130 landing zone on