U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy S. Mullins, outgoing command chief of the 145th Airlift Wing, passes the torch to Chief Master Sgt. Tracie B. Rankin, incoming command chief, during a change of responsibility ceremony at the Charlotte Air National Guard Base, Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 27, 2026. Mullins served as the Wing Command Chief for the past two and a half years, providing senior enlisted leadership and advising the Wing Commander on matters affecting readiness, morale and professional development of Airmen across the wing.
For many service members, veterans, and military families dreaming of traveling the world, that opportunity has officially landed in the form of an empty seat. The Space Availability program, commonly known as Space-A, offers passengers the opportunity to fly aboard military aircraft. The Space-A terminal will open Feb. 1, 2026, at the Charlotte Air National Guard base, Charlotte, N.C.
