Story by Ilona Valence | 97th Air Mobility Wing | 06.04.2024
On April 15, 2024, Retired U.S. Air Force, Lt. Col. Herbet “Bert” Bailey, visited the C-141 Starlifter aircraft memorial at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma for the first time to view his artwork displayed on the memorial....
Courtesy Story | 62nd Airlift Wing | 04.07.2023
Fifty years ago, the United States signed the Paris Peace Accords effectively ending the U.S. military involvement in Vietnam. The country breathed a sigh of relief and eagerly awaited the return of their men and women in uniform....
Story by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh | 62nd Airlift Wing | 04.19.2021
For a quarter of a century, one Airman has dedicated his life to serving in the Air Force and is now getting ready to retire from the same squadron he first entered at the start of his career....
Courtesy Story | Fort Stewart Public Affairs Office | 03.26.2020
Soldiers and leaders of the 92nd Engineer Battalion led a community group tour on Fort Stewart, March 12, allowing roughly 30 residents from The Landings, a Savannah community to spend the day learning about Fort Stewart, the 3rd Infantry Division and the 92nd Engineer Battalion. The guests learned about the size of Fort Stewart, its history, as well as the history and capabilities of the......
Story by Airman 1st Class Thomas Charlton | Joint Base Charleston | 09.14.2016
The Air Force C-141B Starlifter aircraft performed both tactical and strategic airlift missions and flew out of Charleston Air Force Base from Aug. 14, 1965 to Sept. 7, 2000....
Story by Staff Sgt. Stephenie Wade | Air Mobility Command | 03.30.2016
To support Air Mobility Command's global reach mission, aircraft are sometimes required to fly into unfamiliar or hostile territory. When required, a group of specially-trained security force members accompany the mission to protect the aircraft. AMC refers to these defenders as Phoenix Ravens....
Story by Jenny Gordon | 78th Air Base Wing | 01.15.2016
From 1990 to 1991 during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Robins Air Force Base became heavily involved in the fight from the very early stages, deploying critical air logistics, surge production and mobilization....
Story by Staff Sgt. Stephenie Wade | Air Mobility Command | 01.15.2016
Iraqi forces attacked Kuwait Aug. 2, 1990, setting into motion a massive military response from a coalition of nations to protect Saudi Arabia from invasion with Operation Desert Shield. After Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein refused to withdraw from Kuwait, Operation Desert Shield gave way to Operation Desert Storm Jan. 17, 1991 (Jan. 16 in the U.S.), and concluded with a cease fire Feb. 28....
