Looking Back on ALLIES REFUGE
By DR. ANDREW WACKERFUSS, 521 AMOW HISTORIAN
Air mobility is rarely the most glamorous mission in the Air Force. To most outside the field, it plays a role of background support, putting people and things in place so that a higher profile mission can later succeed. Once in a generation, however, air mobility itself becomes the high-profile mission.
725th Air Mobility Squadron Conducts First Local Multi-Capable Airman Training
By 1ST LT EMMA C. QUIRK, 521ST AIR MOBILITY OPERATIONS WING, RAMSTEIN AB, GERMANY
“Multi-capable Airmen (MCA) training maximizes the potential of our members and teams,” said Lt Col Michael Slaughter, 725th Air Mobility Squadron (AMS) Commander.
What Is In Your Go Bag?
By MS. LAUREN SCHATZ, STAFF WRITER
In recent years, the nation has experienced several unexpected adversities. One such ongoing example is the COVID-19 pandemic, which quickly swept across the country, leaving loss, suffering, and financial damage in its wake. It also left a valuable reminder: be prepared for the unpredictable.
How to De-Escalate Risky Situations
By MS. KATHY ALWARD, STAFF WRITER
Life is full of risky situations, and although they may come as surprises, it is beneficial to know the verbal and nonverbal cues that signal them. Some occupations are riskier than others.
It Only Takes One Drink
By MS. KATHY ALWARD, STAFF WRITER
History tells countless tales of the consequences of people driving under the influence of alcohol. Many of those stories involve someone who only had one drink. There are many good reasons to assign a designated driver before a night on the town.
Winding Down Riding Season
By MS. PAULA COLLINS, STAFF WRITER
Motorcycle enthusiasts are all about having fun. Summer is a great time to experience the thrill of the open road. However, the calendar does not lie, and unless you live in southern states, the window for great motorcycle rides is about to close until spring.
You Are Bleeding, What is Your Next Move?
By MR. ANDREW HELLERSTEIN, STAFF WRITER
Cuts, scrapes, and bloody noses can happen at a moment’s notice, and the accompanying sight of blood is enough to make most people panic. It is important not to freak out, however.
Staying Safe During HURRICANE SEASON
By MS. ARYN KITCHELL, STAFF WRITER
One evening, just after putting my daughter to sleep, I received a phone call from a family member who was concerned because a tornado had just touched down near where I live. She had been watching the weather radar and realized a big storm was close to my home.
MISHAP-FREE FLYING HOUR MILESTONES
By Staff
5,000 Hours 50 ARS, MacDill AFB, FL Lt Col Keegan K. Maple 155 ARW, Lincoln, NE Lt Col Hank Piening 349 ARS, McConnell AFB, KS…
Unreliable Airspeed Indications
By MAJ TRAVIS CORD, AMC FLIGHT SAFETY
It is a routine training flight on a winter morning with nothing out of the ordinary. Fortunately, there is no snow or ice to contend with on your departure. During climb-out, you notice your airspeed is increasing faster than you expected, and you respond with an increase in pitch.
A Day In The Life
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SrA Taren Chism, 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Systems Fuels Apprentice, looks out the window of a 317th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules at Dyess Air Force Base (AFB), TX, April 30, 2022.
18th Air Force Commander Maj Gen Bibb Talks About Readiness, High Standards, and Getting Back to Basics
By MS. CHRISTINE WALSH, STAFF WRITER
Maj Gen Kenneth T. Bibb Jr. is the Commander of the 18th Air Force (AF) headquartered at Scott Air Force Base, IL. The 18th Air Force provides air mobility forces to Air Mobility Command (AMC) and combatant commanders by ensuring the readiness and sustainment of approximately 36,000 active duty, Reserve, and civilian Airmen at 12 wings and one standalone group.