MAY 1, 2024 - The 317th Airlift Wing achieved a significant milestone on April 20, 2024, by becoming the first unit in Air Mobility Command's history to complete a C-130J Super Hercules Max Endurance Operation equipped with external fuel tanks. This operation, dubbed Hazard Leap, highlighted the wing's extended range capabilities and established a new standard in operational … [Read more...]

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, left, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi answer questions during an all call at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 26, 2024. Allvin and Flosi met with Airmen, recognized outstanding performers, and hosted an all call to discuss the need for rapid reoptimization of forces to effectively confront great … [Read more...]

A NATO Air Transportation personnel installs the K-Wedge on the floor of a Heavy Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III at Papa Air Base, Hungary, Feb. 27, 2024. The K-Wedge is an installable C-17 loading aid and low-cost solution that eliminates preventable damage during cargo loading operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Brett Kiser) APRIL 30, 2024 - … [Read more...]

Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Geraghty, 96th Test Wing commander and instructor, Jim Mueller, Modern Technology Solutions Inc., prepare to taxi for an electric aircraft test flight April 22, 2024 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Geraghty and other Eglin test pilots flew the 80-horsepower 1000-pound Pipistrel Velis Electro over a three-week period to provide qualitative evaluations to … [Read more...]

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, centered, watches firefighters during Readiness Challenge X at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, April 25, 2024. Allvin toured the Silver Flag training site, where the Readiness Challenge tests civil engineers from across the globe on their ability to execute critical operations in a simulated contested environment. (U.S. Air Force … [Read more...]