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July 19, 2024
621st CRW optimizes its personnel, adds tactical aircraft maintenance journeyman

As an F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft rips through the air above Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, the noise it makes as it forcefully, yet gracefully maneuvers across high altitudes can be heard for miles in every direction.To some, the harsh piercing raucous caused by a fighter’s engines
July 19, 2024
Pope AAF dedicates building to fallen Airman

Within the military, there are usually buildings reserved for gatherings to disseminate information, highlight individual and group successes and celebrate Airmen who served shoulder to shoulder with each other. For Team Pope, this building is the Airman’s Center – now the Senior Airman Ashton L.
July 18, 2024
New Expeditionary Operations School commandant discusses leadership, air advising

Lt. Col. Sarah Kaiser, commandant of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Operations School, met with her Airmen on July 15, 2024, for the first time since taking the position on July 9. During the meeting, she addressed several topics, including her leadership philosophy and experience as an air
July 18, 2024
Incirlik CDDAR team conducts airbag lift training

Members from the 39th Maintenance Squadron’s Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery Section, the 728th Air Mobility Squadron Aircraft Maintenance team, and the Turkish Air Force participated in a CDDAR training event with a disabled Turkish Air Force F-4 Phantom II on June 27, 2024.The goal
July 12, 2024
Expeditionary Center’s new commander “comes home” to Air Force

Brigadier Gen. Stephen Snelson took command of the of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center in a ceremony here July 12, 2024. Maj. Gen. John Klein, who served as the EC’s commander for the past two years, is headed to the Pentagon where he will serve at Headquarters Air Force as the Assistant
July 3, 2024
821st CRS Road To Alert: Hellhounds showcase readiness during Exercise Storm Crow

Dressed in military-issued operational camouflage pattern clothing, a thick interceptor body armor vest with multiple ballistic plates inside, a radio, an advanced combat helmet and a M-4 carbine to protect and defend USAF interests. This is the ideal uniform of a deployed USAF Airman.Temperatures
July 2, 2024
Exercise Turbo Distribution 24-2

Travis Air Force Base, Calif. — The 621st Contingency Response Wing and the U.S. Army's 119th Inland Cargo Transfer Company (ICTC) participated in Exercise Turbo Distribution 24-2 at Amedee Army Airfield from June 18 - 24. This was one of four Turbo Distribution exercises for the year organized by
July 1, 2024
AMC 'shot clock' marks countdown to close out Mobility Guardian lessons learned

In the commander’s office at Air Mobility Command headquarters, there is clock hung on the wall. It’s easy to miss when you first walk in the room because it’s off to the side, in sight of the desk and framed between chairs where the commander sits and meets with staff and guests. In bold red
July 1, 2024
A "valiant" effort enhancing contingency response capabilities through VS24

Members from the 721st Contingency Response Squadron took park in Exercise Valiant Shield, June 6 - 18, 2024, at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Hachinohe Air Base, Japan.
June 28, 2024
Contingency response wing pilot soars into real-world operation

Contingency Response Airmen are called to perform more than their immediate duties. Home to 42 different Air Force Specialty Codes, the 621st Contingency Response Wing embodies the Mission Capable Airman concept by training Airmen to perform tasks outside of their normal job. An example of this are

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