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  • US, Chilean Air Force crews complete historic refueling

    U.S. and Chilean Air Force (FACh) crews demonstrated advanced interoperability April 4, 2026, executing the first-ever Chilean KC-135 Stratotanker air-to-air refueling of two U.S. F-35A Lightning II aircraft—marking a significant step forward in bilateral airpower integration.

  • KC-46 Delivery - A milestone flight and a final farewell

    A brand-new KC-46A Pegasus touched down and taxied toward its new home at McConnell, April 3, 2026. The moment represents the continued modernization of the Air Force’s tanker fleet and the culmination of a distinguished career.A select team of Airmen from the 22nd Operations Group, 22nd Maintenance

  • 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