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Lives depend on U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ontario Conyer doing his job. As 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery Company’s shop foreman and Senior Jumpmaster, Service Member safety is a primary objective. “I am held responsible for all paratroopers on the aircraft,” he confirmed. Conyer is the Aerial Delivery Noncommissioned Officer […]

Michael Heinz, a civilian shop supervisor from the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron paint and sign shop, was named Airlifter of the Week May 27, for his innovation and creativity.

Open communication is key to the success of any working relationship; however, due to COVID-19, the ability to travel and meet face-to-face has become limited, making leaders rely on communication through video teleconference capabilities. Ensuring the U.S. Air Force keeps the lines of communication open with its allies and African […]

The 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing conducted its first Nodal Lightning exercise of 2021 at Ramstein AB and geographically separated units across the European theater from May 17-20. “We integrate all our units through live, virtual and constructed events, taking into consideration the dynamics of each unit’s unique location,” said […]

The 435th Contingency Response Group executed the opening and operating of an airfield after joint forcible entry into Cheshnegirovo Airfield, Bulgaria, during exercise Swift Response 21, May 11-12.

Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) from the US Air Force and the Italian army conducted an exercise with RAF Typhoons operating out of Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania, May 20. Two RAF Typhoons from 121 Expeditionary Air Wing, based out of Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, near Constanta in Romania, […]

Mihai Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania — Swift Response is part of a U.S Army-led exercise known as Defender-Europe 21 which involves more than 7,000 troops and 12 countries. The exercise is designed to build interoperability among U.S. and NATO allies. This year’s portion in Romania was NATO-led by the Royal […]