Air Force Features

Sept. 27, 2019
Midnight Sun Guardians participate in Gobi Wolf 2019

The Mongolia National Emergency Management Administration, Mongolian Armed Forces and local Mongolian agencies partnered with their U.S. counterparts, including Airmen from the 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, in Sainshand, Mongolia, during exercise Gobi Wolf 2019. The exercise centered around
Sept. 25, 2019
815th Airlift Squadron support Bahamas relief efforts following Hurricane Dorian

During the response to Hurricane Dorian, Department of Defense forces supported the U.S. Agency for International Development and the governor of the Bahamas with military unique capabilities.
Sept. 15, 2019
U.S. builds bonds in Papua New Guinea during Pacific Angel 19-4

Approximately 70 U.S. and 20 multilateral service members participated in Pacific Angel 19-4, enhancing Papua New Guinea defense force’s humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities while providing medical outreach services.
Sept. 10, 2019
Tenn. ANG uses satellites to support humanitarian relief for Bahamas

The 118th Intel Group is providing humanitarian relief support using commercial satellite imagery and off-the-shelf technology from commercial open sources. This technology helps identify safe routes from airfields to distribution centers, medical facilities, schools, hotels and freshwater sources.
July 16, 2019
563d RQG Airmen rescue injured Mexican sailors

Airmen from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base’s 563rd Rescue Group traveled more than 1700 miles to save two critically injured Mexican fishermen onboard the Mazatun fishing vessel, July 10.
July 9, 2019
Exercise Pac Angel 19-1 wraps up in Bangladesh

Throughout that time, the U.S. and partner nations teamed up to provide medical care and engineering assistance as well as conduct subject matter expert exchanges with the Bangladesh Air Force and civil organizations, such as the Red Crescent and Ministry of Health.
June 3, 2019
All in a weekend: JB Charleston's 315th Reserve Airmen deliver humanitarian aid to Dominican Republic

The dual-purpose weekend humanitarian and training mission allowed for the Reserve aircrew to maintain flying currency and readiness requirements, with the added benefit of delivering humanitarian aid to organizations in the Caribbean via the Denton Cargo Program.
April 18, 2019
435th AEW, AGOW collaborate in Mozambique disaster relief

Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group and 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron combined their capabilities to provide disaster relief to those affected by Cyclone Idai, March 24 to April 13.
Feb. 22, 2019
Airmen demonstrate Rapid Global Mobility in Venezuela humanitarian mission

Airlifting 250 tons of relief supplies to alleviate a humanitarian crisis on the other side of the hemisphere requires layers coordination between multiple military and civilian agencies in a condensed timeframe. That’s what Airmen of the 305th Air Mobility Wing accomplished Feb. 16, delivering more
Feb. 8, 2019
Around the Air Force: CMSAF Talks Promotion Changes / C-17 Humanitarian Mission

On this look Around the Air Force, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth Wright discusses the upcoming changes to senior noncommissioned officer promotions and C-17 Globemaster IIIs bring aid to three different countries.
Jan. 28, 2019
79th RQS Awarded Top Rescue Squadron of 2018

For the first time in its history, the 79th Rescue Squadron earned the That Others May Live Foundation Rescue Squadron of the Year Award in 2018.
Jan. 9, 2019
Reservists deliver humanitarian aid to Guatemala

Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, delivered nearly 8,000 pounds of humanitarian aid to Guatemala City yesterday.
Dec. 14, 2018
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Nov. 28, 2018
36th CRG brings relief, inspiration after devastation

On Oct. 25, Daverrick Camacho, a firefighter from Saipan, woke-up to a nightmare turned reality. Everything he worked toward was wiped off the face of the earth. The place he called home and held family gatherings was nothing more than darkly twisted debris, scattered across the front lawn.
Oct. 17, 2018
Air Force responds to Hurricane Michael

Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle as a Category 4 hurricane Oct. 10, with Tyndall Air Force Base directly in its path. Active-duty and National Guard service members were pre-positioned to provide assistance during the storm. And within hours after the hurricane ended, additional Airmen

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