U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center News

US Air Force and Costa Rican SVA Achieve Key Firsts During Joint Training Mission

By Maj Abror Samatov — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – U.S. Air Force Air Advisors from the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron (MSAS) recently completed a Mobile Training Team (MTT) engagement with the Costa Rican Servicio de Vigilancia Aérea (SVA), Jan. 17. The team achieved multiple firsts in bilateral aviation cooperation and strengthening Costa Rica’s air domain capability and advancing U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) security cooperation objectives.

The Heart of the Devil Raiders: A Salute to Spouses

1st Lt. Jessica McLaughlin — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Devil Raiders are the force that brings order to chaos, operating on the front lines of contingency operations around the globe. Their work demands focus and dedication. But their ability to succeed in these demanding jobs is deeply connected to the encouragement they receive at home.

621st CRG and 22nd MEU Marines Expand Caribbean Airlift Capabilities

1st Lt. Jessica McLaughlin — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Group (CRG) recently collaborated with a Marine Mobile Air Traffic Control Team (MMT) from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to significantly expand airlift capabilities in the Caribbean. The joint team surveyed and certified a C-130 landing zone on the island, opening the area to more mobility aircraft platforms.

818th MSAS and Mauritanian Air Force Complete Capstone Engagement

621 CRW Public Affairs — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:25:51 GMT

Members of the 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron (MSAS) completed a mission from Jan. 9-24 to advise the Mauritanian Air Force on its Cessna 208 Caravan program, part of an engagement funded by the U.S. Department of State.

571st MSAS Advances Costa Rican Aviation Capabilities

By Maj. Abror Samatov — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Air Advisors from the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron (MSAS) recently completed a multi-week engagement with the Costa Rican Servicio de Vigilancia Aérea (SVA), strengthening the nation's aviation maintenance, flight safety, logistics, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), and base defense capabilities under the U.S. Southern Command Theater Maintenance Partnership Initiative (TMPI) program.

321st CRS Conducts Exercise Gilded Cage 26-1

TSgt Devin M. Rumbaugh — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT

A Contingency Response Element and a Contingency Response Team, formed by Airmen assigned to the 321st Contingency Response Squadron conducted exercise Gilded Cage 26-1, at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts, Dec. 1-6, 2025.

AMOS Airmen Conduct EXERCISE JERSEY TURNPIKE

Lt Col Michael Gargano, 621 Air Mobility Operations Squadron — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:20:00 GMT

Air Mobility specialists from the 621st AMOS and 514th AMOS completed a three-day crisis simulation.

Contingency Response Airmen conduct operations in SOUTHCOM AOR

Capt. Cassidy Fisher — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Airman assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing deployed to the Caribbean Islands November 29, 2025 to support logistical operations and enable rapid global mobility.

Exercise Sourdough strengthens readiness through joint urban evasion training

Airman 1st Class Ashley Rowell — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:04:00 GMT

Exercise Sourdough, the Department of War’s largest urban evasion training event, concluded its 11th annual iteration Dec. 11, 2025, after three days of integrated, multi-agency operations across San Francisco. Led by the U.S. Air Force’s 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron, the exercise brought together over 150 military and civilian partners to strengthen interoperability, coordination and readiness in an urban environment.

571 MSAS Partners with Honduran Air Force to Strengthen Maintenance & Logistics

Capt. William Colón Cruz — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT

HERNAN ACOSTA MEJIA AIR BASE, Tegucigalpa, Honduras – A mobile training team from the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron recently concluded a month-long mission to enhance the capabilities of the Fuerza Aérea Hondureña, or FAH. From Sept. 26 to Oct. 24, 2025, the six-member team deployed to Hernan Acosta Mejia Air Base, or HAM, here to conduct HONDURAS MTT 25-21 with the FAH. The training focused on improving the FAH's C-208 fixed-wing aircraft maintenance, warehouse operations, and logistics process management.

AMC leads the way in sUAS implementation and defense

Tech. Sgt. Anastasia Tompkins — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:36:00 GMT

Air Mobility Command forces achieved several wins toward drone proficiency during Exercise Turbo Distribution in August. In conjunction with Sierra Army Depot, the 621st Contingency Response Wing reached four significant milestones in support of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s memorandum from July by integrating both small, unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) and Counter-sUAS (C-sUAS) operations into their exercise.

621 CRW holds inaugural Order of the Raider

Tech. Sgt. Anastasia Tompkins — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:27:54 GMT

The 621st Contingency Response Wing will hold its inaugural Order of the Raider formal dining out at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, November 20, 2025.

Strong partnerships: 818 MSAS, Chad expand operational capabilities

Tech. Sgt. Anastasia Tompkins — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:16:00 GMT

The 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron routinely deploys to Chad to conduct engagements with their military in areas such as logistics, maintenance, and operational planning. These missions strengthen regional security, promote stability, and foster enduring partnerships, ultimately contributing to a more secure and prosperous environment.

621st CRW Airmen first to attend ICAO certified aircraft recovery course

Tech. Sgt. Devin Rumbaugh — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:08:00 GMT

Maintenance Airmen assigned the 621st Contingency Response Wing were the first Department of War members to accomplish the International Civil Aviation Organization TRAINAIR Crash Recovery Manager Course, held at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Oct. 21-24, 2025.

621st CRW NCOs accomplish MX production and supervision course

Tech. Sgt. Devin Rumbaugh — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:35:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force maintenance airmen assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing graduated from the Mobility Air Force Maintenance Supervision and Production Course instructed by the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Operations School Nov. 10-21, 2025 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.

321st CRS Conducts Individual Deployment Training Refresher

Tech. Sgt. Devin Rumbaugh — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 321st Contingency Response Squadron conduct dismounted patrol

571st MSAS Empowers Panamanian Aircrews with Specialized Training

Capt. Nestor Hernandez — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:32:00 GMT

The 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron (MSAS) recently completed a dynamic training mission in Panama, further enhancing the operational capabilities of the Panamanian National Air and Naval Service (SENAN). The Air Advisors delivered tailored instruction across critical areas including warehouse operations, search and rescue survival operations, and King Air sensor operations, the effort was part of an ongoing theater security cooperation initiative to enhance bilateral capabilities and shared regional interests. Air Advisors focused on optimizing SENAN’s logistics. A joint evaluation by logistics SMEs, the Technical Assistance Field Team (TAFT), and SENAN personnel assessed integrated Warehouse Management System (WMS) solutions. Tech. Sgt. Victor Campos of the TAFT noted the feasible implementation of the Manager+ system for enhanced maintenance and supply management. This collaborative effort is guiding forthcoming modernization and interoperability, streamlining warehousing and maintenance processes.

621st MSOS Teams Provide Critical Expertise for Department-Level Exercise

Tech. Sgt. Anastasia Tompkins — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Expeditionary Air/Ground Liaison Element (EAGLE) small teams from the 621st Mobility Support Operations Squadron held critical joint coordination positions in five countries for the 2025 Department of the Air Force’s Department-Level Exercise series in July.

21st AF and USAF EC command team tour MacDill AFB

A1C Helen Ly — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:45:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Darren Cole, 21st Air Force and U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center

571 MSAS strengthens Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response Capabilities in Ecuador

Maj. Carlos Valdivia — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:29:00 GMT

From September 2-4, 2025, six Air Advisors from the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron (MSAS) partnered with the Ecuadorian Air Force (FAE) at Base Aerea Cotopaxi to conduct a subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) focused on strategic airlift for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HA/DR) operations. (Courtesy photo)