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McConnell-based KC-46 completes around-the-world flight in 45 hours

A KC-46A tanker from McConnell AFB completed a record round-the-globe sortie in 45 hours, a mission that saw multiple aerial refuelings — and a birthday.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

10 months ago

US to send $225 million military aid package to Ukraine, officials say

The new package includes ammunition Kyiv’s forces could use to strike threats inside Russia to defend Kharkiv from a heavy Russian assault.

11 months ago

US to announce $275M in artillery and ammo for Ukraine, officials say

The anticipated announcement comes as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the Kharkiv region.

12 months ago

New Air Force policy aims to help aviators seek mental health care

A new Air Force policy eliminates the mandatory “stabilization” period that kept aviators grounded longer after seeking help for mental health issues.

By Zamone Perez

12 months ago

Persistent Systems to supply radios for US Air Force mobility command

The MPU5 handheld radios furnished by Persistent Systems support voice, video and text sharing, as well as positioning and sensor data.

By Colin Demarest

15 months ago

Kabul evacuation yields awards for hundreds more mobility airmen

The awards honor the airmen’s “highest-caliber bravery and tenacity” during the largest evacuation of noncombatants in Air Force history, the service said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

17 months ago