The Mobility Forum Stories

At the heart of many successful efforts is a team—people with different skill sets, experiences, and perspectives coming together. At the 735th Air Mobility Squadron (AMS), Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, that spirit of collaboration fuels every challenge they face.

Operational readiness is more than combat readiness. It also ensures medical and mental readiness for all servicemembers.

The Mobility Forum spoke with Donald Anderson, Director of Analyses for Headquarters (HQ) Air Mobility Command (AMC), to learn more about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing military operations. Within AMC, the technologies are being used to enable faster decision-making and more effective mission planning. According to Anderson, this is just the beginning—he says the possibilities that AI can unlock are endless.

It was supposed to be a quiet end to a day of deer hunting. Michael Wahler, then just a kid, was unloading his rifle alongside his father and brother—no finger on the trigger, no reason for concern. However, the moment he flipped off the safety, the gun immediately fired. No one was hurt that day—only because Wahler had followed a fundamental firearm safety rule: always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

In recent years, personal transportation devices (PTD) have gained widespread popularity. PTDs—also known as micromobility devices—are low-speed, flexible-mobility vehicles not meeting the U.S. Department of Transportation’s motor vehicle standards for public roadways. Examples of these devices include Segways, electric (kick)/motorized scooters, electric bicycles, powered/motorized skateboards and hoverboards, and any transportation device that can be used on a roadway or sidewalk. PTDs do not include devices covered under the American Disabilities Act, such as motorized wheelchairs, mobility aids, and other power-driven mobility devices.

No matter where a mission takes off or lands, weather is a constant player in global mobility operations.

10,000 Hours 445 Airlift Wing, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH SMSgt Brian M. Dawes 8,500 Hours 445 AW, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Lt Col Brett J. Manger 7,500…

The KC-135 Stratotanker fleet stands at a critical juncture, balancing its venerable service with the growing demands of ensuring American security in a complex world. The aircraft’s age and the increasing need for air refueling capabilities present inherent risks that directly impact the readiness of this vital asset.

Airmen assigned to the 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing participate in the Air Mobility Team (AMT) Rodeo at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, Feb. 27, 2025. The AMT Rodeo is intentionally designed to exercise team dynamics and challenge members across Command and Control, Aerial Port, and Maintenance operations.