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  • Maj. Gen. Michael S. Stough, director of strategic plans, requirements and programs for the Air Mobility Command discussed innovation and technology that will shape the total force mobility enterprise in the coming years during an AMC requirements brief at the 2014 Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2014. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie).

    AMC outlines future 'total force' mobility requirements

    The Air Mobility Command director of strategic plans, requirements and programs discussed innovation and technology that will shape the total force mobility enterprise in the coming years during an AMC requirements brief at the 2014 Air Force Association Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16.
  • Fairchild Air Force Base firefighters join other regional firefighters as they don their self-contained breathing apparatuses to perform decontamination support near the spill zone of a hazardous materials incident Sept. 14, 2014, near the Washington-Idaho state line. Four Fairchild Air Force Base firefighters, one technician and a variety of support staff as well as the base’s mobile decontamination and rehabilitation unit joined two dozen other firefighters, trucks and equipment from Spokane regional fire districts in response to the incident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

    AF, Spokane firefighters partner for HAZMAT response

    A tanker truck leaking a hazardous chemical prompted emergency responders to shut down Interstate 90 near the Washington-Idaho state line Sept. 14, garnering regional response including Fairchild Air Force Base firefighters.
  • Two snubber brakes sit on a KC-135 Stratotanker Aug. 12, 2014, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. The snubber brake system consists of two brake linings attached to two spring arms, which contact the nose landing gear tires after gear retraction to eliminate noise and vibration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tori Schultz)

    New part to improve old plane, save money along the way

    For more than 50 years the KC-135 Stratotanker has been an integral part of the worldwide aerial refueling mission; and from time to time, the aging airframe needs minor touch-ups.

  • Spiritual resilience fuels the heart, soul

    Similar to a sine wave, everyone has ups and downs, but it's their spirituality that gets them to the next day. No matter the faith background, where a person is from or who their family is, everyone has some sort of spirituality to lean on during both the hard times and the fun ones.
  • D’Marrion Otten, a Make-a-Wish foundation wish recipient, salutes to show appreciation for the people that worked together to make his wish of becoming a superhero for a day come true Aug 15,2014, at Solano Community College in Fairfield, Calif. Make-a-Wish partnered with Travis Air Force Base, the Coast Guard and the Solano County Sheriff's Department. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber Carter)

    Travis AFB makes boy superhero for a day

    As he puts on the uniform that resembles military desert camouflage, he is no longer a child -- he is a superhero. His mission is to use his extremely advanced fighting skills developed during his 11 years on earth to defeat the bad guys and rescue the good guys. His superhero instincts lead him to the inside of an aircraft with bad guys lurking behind every corner and his getaway helicopter awaits him outside.
  • Soldiers and Airmen load a UH-60 Black Hawk into an Air Force C17 Globemaster III Aug. 19, 2104, at an old Israeli airstrip in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt. The airstrip is now used by the Multinational Force and Observers stationed in Sinai Egypt. The Black Hawk was loaded into the belly of the C-17 and transported to Germany where it will undergo advanced maintenance. The C-17 is from the 62nd Airlift Wing, based out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. Thomas Duval)

    Air Force, Army Aviation come together to complete vital mission in Egypt

    Weighing more than 17,000 pounds the a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter -- when not being carried by its own rotors -- is not the easiest piece of Army equipment to move from one point to another. So what happens when one of these military chariots becomes non-mission capable in the desert and needs advanced maintenance?
  • Tech. Sgt. Matthew McKenna salutes Lt. Gen. Bradley Heithold Aug. 18, 2014, after being awarded the Silver Star during the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron awards ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. McKenna was the fourth 22nd STS member to earn the medal for operations conducted in Iraq and Afghanistan McKenna is a 22nd STS combat controller and Heithold is the the Air Force Special Operations Command commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)

    Silver Star awarded to Special Tactics Airman

    Four combat controllers and two tactical air control party members from the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron were presented eight medals during an awards ceremony Aug. 18.

  • Two cent difference saves AF, Travis AFB millions

    Travis Air Force Base has jumped on board an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century initiative set in place in 2008 that will eventually save the Air Force and Department of Defense millions of dollars each year.
  • Employed on many Air Force aircraft, the quick-don mask is used to administer oxygen directly to aircrew to prevent loss of consciousness in the event of sudden loss of cabin pressure, and protect against the adverse effects of toxic and irritating fumes in the event of an aircraft fire. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Charles Rivezzo)

    Aircrew flight equipment shop to save $250K at Travis AFB

    Answering the call of Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry Spencer, Airmen from Travis Air Force Base’s aircrew flight equipment shop questioned the norm of a well-established process that eventually led to a local annual savings of nearly $250,000.
  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody speaks to Airmen during an Airmen's Call July 11, 2014, on Travis Air Force Base, Calif. During his three-day visit, Cody discussed the future of the Air Force and force management challenges with Travis AFB Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ken Wright)

    Command presence: CMSAF visits Gateway to the Pacific

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody visited Travis Air Force Base, California to meet Airmen and thank them for their service, July 9 to 11.

  • Diversity and Inclusion Working Group ensures every Airman is heard, can participate

    In 1986 Airman Basic Bridget Lanier arrived at Royal Air Force Station Greenham Common, England, as one of only two females in the 501st Tactical Missile Maintenance Squadron Munitions Operations as a munitions supply clerk.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Iles, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron air transportation passenger service agent, gives customers information on flights for the Space Availability program on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2013. The Environmental Morale and Leave program is a section of Space A which gives service members and their families a higher priority level when they fly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Malia Jenkins)

    Open mind, extra time can save cash when traveling

    Fantasizing about an exotic getaway but finding yourself strapped for cash? A "Space-A" seat aboard a military aircraft might be just your ticket to that vacation of your dreams. Military-owned or -contracted aircraft fly to more places than many people realize, even to areas without U.S. military installations. When all mission-related passengers and cargo are accommodated, empty seats are offered up to eligible passengers on a space-available basis.
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