Aug. 4, 2026 ‘Silverbacks’ conduct final mission after 15 years of service, enhance Djiboutian ISR capabilities in Horn of Africa region The 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron, nicknamed the ‘Silverbacks’ and located out of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., conducted their last-ever mission at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, July 10-23, 2026, before the unit’s deactivation set to occur this fall.
Aug. 4, 2026 Air Mobility Command welcomes new commander Air Mobility Command officially welcomed Lt. Gen. Daniel H. Tulley as its new commander during an assumption of command ceremony held at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Aug. 3.
July 31, 2026 19th CABS strengthens expeditionary readiness for the future fight The character of warfare is changing, and the 19th Combat Air Base Squadron (CABS) is leading the way.
July 29, 2026 721 CRS hones rapid airbase opening skills during Exercise Phantom Shield 2026 Airmen with the 721st Contingency Response Squadron completed Exercise Phantom Shield 2026, a weeklong field training event held at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California, July 12-17, designed to sharpen the unit's ability to rapidly open and defend austere
July 23, 2026 Extending the fight The 32nd Air Refueling Squadron aircrew performed several training maneuvers in the KC-46A Pegasus, Aircraft, June 29, 2026, to maintain their mission readiness.
July 22, 2026 Maintaining Airlift Effectiveness: 62d AMXS stands up Phoenix AMU Joint Base Lewis-McChord provides 40 C-17 Globemaster III’s to the Joint Force, executing nearly 34% of Air Mobility Command’s airlift operations. With that level of support, it’s vital that each C-17 remains fit to fly. That’s where the 62d Airlift Wing’s Aircraft Maintenance Units come into
July 22, 2026 Final chapter of McConnell’s KC-135 era begins The last chapter in the KC-135 era at McConnell Air Force Base began in July with the departures of two KC-135 Stratotankers to new homes.
July 13, 2026 317th AW concludes Valiant Shield 2026 The 317th Airlift Wing concluded operations as the sole tactical airlift unit in Exercise Valiant Shield, providing rapid global mobility solutions across the Pacific region June 18 to July 4, 2026.
July 13, 2026 Team Little Rock Participates in America 250 Bust Unveiling Honoring Medal of Honor Recipient Maurice "Footsie" Britt Team Little Rock was honored to participate in the America 250 Bust Unveiling Ceremony at the Arkansas State Capitol on July 7, 2026.
July 10, 2026 Dover Airmen restore pride through C-5M refurbishment Beginning in late February 2026, the Dover Air Force Base C-5M Galaxy Flight Deck Refurbishment project initiated when the 436th Maintenance Squadron determined there was an immediate need to restore the worn-out interior areas of the C-5M Super Galaxy. The first aircraft selected for this effort