U.S. planes deliver French troops to Mali

ISTRES, France - The U.S. Air Force delivered on its promise to Paris by delivering French troops via airlift to Bamako, Mali, Jan. 21.The first C-17 Globemaster III from Dover Air Force Base, Del., took off from here and landed in Bamako Monday afternoon and delivered more than 80,000 pounds of

U.S. supports France with airlift effort

US Postal Service announces new prices and services for 2013

Effective Jan. 27, 2013, the price for first-class mail single-piece letters will increase by a penny. A 46 cent first-class forever stamp will allow customers to mail letters to any location in the United States. The first forever stamp went on sale in April 2007 and featured an image of the

728th AMS 'Port Dawgs' give heartbeat to Patriot mission

The success of every event, goal or mission can depend on two major factors -- proper planning and how well all involved parties react when those plans change.Flexibility, communication and urgency were priorities for the 728th Air Mobility Squadron as Airmen worked around the clock in support of

Nigerian air force visits contingency response group, shares ideas

Colleagues from the Nigerian air force Quick Response Force visited members of the 435th Contingency Response Group here Dec. 4 through 6. Five members of the QRF came to the CRG to gain a better understanding of their construct, capabilities, and employment. "Our goal is to address their needs and

African media delegation visits HQ AFAFRICA

Twelve representatives of the Niger and Burkina Faso media visited U.S. Air Forces Africa Headquarters here Nov. 28 as part of U.S. Africa Command's public information initiative.The purpose of the delegation's visit was to inform international media outlets about AFAFRICA's mission and field any

U.S. military inspires South African youth

The smiles of hundreds of children outshone the sun as they stepped onto a C-17 Globemaster III for the first time while participating in a Youth Development Program here, Sept. 20. Children at the Africa Aerospace and Defense Exposition took part in the program that partners U.S. and South African

U.S. participates in South African Exposition

More than 130 U.S. military members were invited to demonstrate the air and ground capabilities of American forces as they partnered with the South African air force during the 2012 Africa Aerospace and Defense Exposition here, Sept. 22-23."This was a tremendous opportunity for the U.S. military to

Air National Guard commander show cases C-17 at international airshow

Maj. Gen. Verle Johnston, the New York Air National Guard commander and former commander of the 105th Airlift Wing proudly displayed the C-17 Globemaster III to South African Air Force personnel and dignitaries, here Sept. 20."As the former commander, I signed for tail number 105 when we accepted

Touch ‘n Go shares music with South Africa

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe rock band, Touch 'n Go, performed in local communities here and will be making appearances during the Africa Aerospace and Defense Exposition, Sept. 22-23. The band will perform at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both days of the exposition which will be free and open to the