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Airmen managed by First Air Force (Air Forces Northern)’s 64th Air Expeditionary Group are supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency’s vaccination operations across FEMA Regions 5-10 including 30 states, four territories and the Republic of Marshall,

The Aerial Port Exoskeleton helps aerial porters perform their duties with less strain. “Aerial ports have a high injury rate in the Air Force,” said Tech. Sgt. Landon Jensen, Air Mobility Command innovations, systems and future command manager. “That’s why we are looking into this kind of solution to help porters perform their duties more safely while also helping reduce the risk of injuries, so they are not suffering later in life.” Travis AFB is currently serving as the test base f...

By Lt. Col. Christina Karvwnaris, Air University / Published May 19, 2021 Every year my kid’s school asks me – multiple times – if we are military. It doesn’t matter where we live, they always want to know … during registration, enrollment, and mid-semester! Why do they care? Why does it matter? Should I tell them? For the longest time, I answered “No,” because I figured it was none of their business. It turns out I was WRONG! There are at least three reasons why ...

TRANSCOM head gives thumbs up for US Air Force to begin divesting KC-135s 4 hours ago U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Munoz refuels a KC-135 Stratotanker with a force system at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia on Feb. 13, 2020. (Staff Sgt. Alexandria Brun/U.S. Air Force) WASHINGTON — The head of U.S. Transportation Command signaled Tuesday he is ready to support Air Force plans to start retiring some KC-135 aerial refueling tankers. Last year, after the Air Force requested the authori...

Engage Our 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, @cmsaf_official JoAnne S. Bass, made history as the first female,… https://t.co/lRU5G1AzLq RT @PACAF: Have you ever seen one of the bad boys up close? U.S. Airmen deployed to support #BTF missions learned about the #THAAD anti-ba… RT @KadenaAirBase: The 909th AMU ensures #TeamKadenas KC-135 Stratotankers are able to go the distance. The Stratotanker plays a critical… .@HQ_AFMC continues to support hiring workers with disabilities thr...

By   Theresa Hitchens on May 19, 2021 at 3:41 PM KC-46 on Boeing factory floor WASHINGTON: A key House Armed Services Committee member yesterday vowed to use the 2022 defense authorization to address the Air Force’s “embarrassing” contract with Boeing for the troubled KC-46 tanker — as the head of Transportation Command suggested Pegasus fielding may face yet more delay. “In my estimation, the overall procurement of this ‘ commercial’ aircraft, and the penalty built into the co...

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and Air Mobility Command partnered with Arizona State University to develop the Aerial Port Exoskeleton, a new piece of equipment set to be used in an official capacity at Travis Air Force Base, May 17. , News, features and commentaries about Air Force Reserve people, equipment and missions

By Senior Airman Cameron Otte, 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs / Published May 17, 2021 U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Xaviar Archangel, 60th Aerial Port Squadron aerial porter, and Airman 1st Class Kyle Sunderman, 60th APS ramp serviceman, showcase the capabilities of the Aerial Porter Exoskeleton May 14, 2021, at Travis Air Force Base, California. The Aerial Porter Exoskeleton is a piece of equipment designed to reduce strain when lifting various items. (U.S. Air Force...

One Whiteman Air Force Base Airman took it upon himself to try to prevent these maintenance costs after learning about the risks of FOD and the importance of having good attention to detail on the flight line.,

14 May 2021 (Last Updated May 14th, 2021 09:02) The USAF has announced six candidate bases for future Reserve-led KC-46A Pegasus operations. Share Article A KC-46 Pegasus taxis during Exercise Nexus Dawn at Travis Air Force Base in California. Credit: USAF / Airman 1st Class Brady Penn. The US Air Force (USAF) has announced the names of six candidate locations in the US to host the next Reserve-led KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tanker aircraft....