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June 15, 2023
Stories of Service: From Egypt to New Egypt, one Airman's pursuit of happiness, the American dream

For Airman 1st Class Marian Tawfik, orginally from Minya, Egypt, coming to America was a dream fulfilled. The journey was, at times, a perilous one, but has formed an immense sense of gratitude towards the rights and privileges many take for granted.
Nov. 9, 2022
DAF already taking steps to meet Climate Action Plan goals

DAF installations are implementing innovative solutions and pilot programs to meet the goals outlined in the Climate Action Plan, bolstering mission readiness through installation energy resilience.
Nov. 7, 2022
AMC command team sees lethality, resilience on display at 305th Air Mobility Wing

Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, AMC command chief, and their spouses, visited the 305th Air Mobility Wing.
Sept. 13, 2022
305th AMW activates 911th ARS

The 911th Air Refueling Squadron is the Air Force's very first active-duty squadron that is located within a reserve wing.
Jan. 4, 2022
New Jersey Air Guard supports Operation Allies Welcome

Airmen developed Liberty Village into a system of village governors and mayors to create a more relatable leadership structure for the Afghan guests.
Sept. 13, 2021
571 MSAS launches inaugural WPS seminar in El Salvador

Women, Peace and Security is a United Nations effort to highlight the effect of conflict on women and the importance of including women in security forces and in conflict resolution. This effort aims to promote women leaders within the military and security forces and to develop solutions for a
April 16, 2020
AMLOs provide expertise in COVID-19 response, aid field hospital unit movements

The AMLOs are rapidly responding to emerging air mobility requirements in New York City, Seattle, Dallas and New Orleans in coordination with Air Mobility Command and the 618th Air Operations Center, as part of the whole-of-government U.S. response to combating COVID-19.
April 10, 2020
Joint Base MDL fully involved in COVID-19 response

In early February, JB MDL emergency operations center and crisis action team were activated to manage the COVID-19 response.
Oct. 15, 2019
CSAF, CMSAF visit US Air Force Expeditionary Center

During their visit, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright toured the center to engage with Airmen and gain a better understanding of its mission.
July 10, 2019
JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst hosts first-ever base-level Pitch Day event

The two-month process, which started in April, began when the 87th Contracting Squadron published problem statements from the 87th Air Base Wing, 305th Air Mobility Wing, 621st Contingency Response Wing and Expeditionary Operations School, requesting innovative solutions from small businesses to
June 27, 2019
Sheppard AFB hosts international partners for C-130 maintenance training

To combine these forces, the 818th MSAS sent 15 maintainers from the Chadian, Nigerian and Ethiopian air forces to Sheppard AFB’s aircraft maintenance training environment for a three-week C-130 training course.
March 5, 2019
2018 Air Force Safety Awards announced

Maj. Gen. John T. Rauch Jr., Air Force chief of safety, recently announced the recipients of the five Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff Safety Awards, as well as the Chief of Safety Awards for 2018.
March 4, 2019
Innovation Rodeo moves ideas closer to reality

Three innovative ideas to support worldwide warfighter success are one step closer to reality today thanks to the first Air Force Innovation Rodeo, $650,000 in total seed money and a partnership with AFWERX and tech accelerator companies.
Feb. 22, 2019
Airmen demonstrate Rapid Global Mobility in Venezuela humanitarian mission

Airlifting 250 tons of relief supplies to alleviate a humanitarian crisis on the other side of the hemisphere requires layers coordination between multiple military and civilian agencies in a condensed timeframe. That’s what Airmen of the 305th Air Mobility Wing accomplished Feb. 16, delivering more
May 14, 2018
Air advisors strengthen Partner Nations capabilities

Two Airmen from the 621st Air Mobility Advisory Group are making significant contributions in strengthening Air Mobility Command's mobility partnerships with allied nations.
Feb. 16, 2018
Ramstein AB welcomes new Ravens

Security forces Airmen from across the Kaiserslautern military community graduated from a Phoenix Raven Qualification Course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 12, 2018.
Sept. 18, 2017
CRW Airmen provide rapid global mobility during Hurricane Irma relief efforts

As Hurricane Irma set sights on the Caribbean Islands and headed straight toward U.S. mainland, thousands of residents were ordered to evacuate the area.
Sept. 11, 2017
Airmen stand ready to support Hurricane Irma relief efforts

Three contingency response teams prepositioned at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, awaiting forward deployment to support ongoing relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Irma.
Sept. 1, 2017
Air Mobility Command joins Hurricane Harvey relief efforts

Air Mobility Command has directed allocation of its airlift, aeromedical evacuation and contingency response assets to federal Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, as requested by U.S. Northern Command Aug. 30.
June 7, 2017
AMC pursues fuel efficiency initiatives

From electronic flight bags (EFB) to flight management system modifications, Air Mobility Command Airmen are contributing innovative and cost-saving ways to enhance the command’s fuel efficiency.
April 12, 2017
U.S., South Korean Airmen exercise port opening capability

Approximately 60 Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing stationed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, 30 U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 689th Rapid Port Opening Element stationed at JB Langley-Eustis, Virginia, and a few dozen South Korean air force members participated in
March 12, 2017
New course prioritizes development of professional mobility Airmen

The U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center offers on-demand Rapid Global Mobility courses and information to help mobility Airmen understand their role in the mission.
Jan. 20, 2017
AMC enables first international F-35B deployment

Air Mobility Command Airmen helped mark a major milestone by enabling the delivery of Marine F-35B Lightning II aircraft to Japan Jan. 18, 2017.
Jan. 20, 2017
AF refuelers enable B-2 strike against ISIL in Libya

KC-135 Stratotanker and KC-10 Extender crews from five bases on three continents provided aerial refueling support during the B-2 Spirit bomber mission which struck two Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant training camps in Libya Jan. 18, 2017.
Jan. 12, 2017
JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Travis AFB named next KC-46A locations

Air Force officials selected Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, New Jersey, and Travis Air Force Base, California, as the preferred locations for the next two active-duty-led KC-46A Pegasus bases.
June 28, 2016
Wargame provides reality check for war plans

More than 70 mobility and logistics professionals from the U.S. and three allied countries convened for an exercise known as Global Mobility, Agile Combat Support (GLOMO/ACS) at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, June 20-24. Air Mobility Command has led the biennial wargame since 2002. In

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