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  • Loadmaster in the heat of Thracian Summer 24

    The sun sits low in the evening sky, bathing the flightline in a warm, golden glow. Down the tarmac, looming giants sit tall, their gray skin in stark contrast with the impending sunset. These are C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. Their mission is to drop cargo, paratroopers and to fly with Bulgarian

  • AOTM: family first

    Growing up in Guam, MC Garrette Dela Cruz looked up to his uncles who served in the U.S. Air Force.

  • Lajes Field gains outstanding Airman

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Thao, 65th Air Base Squadron network operations technician, was inspired to join the military by the legacy of his family members who fought in the Vietnam War.

  • Airlifter Hoyle: Second to none

    Hard work and dedication are two ways to describe most people who are nominated as Airlifter of the Month. They are driven team members who lead from the front and have a stellar work ethic and a can-do attitude. For U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Javion Hoyle, 86th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels

  • World traveler becomes Airlifter

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brandan Wilson, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief program manager, grew up in Derby, Kan., and always wanted to join the Air Force. 

  • Ramstein FLEXes it forward

    When many people hear about the Facility and Leadership Excellence team at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, they may assume it is just a normal base clean-up group.

  • Asking for success

    Senior Airman Alexander Peterson, 86th Medical Group human performance and ophthalmic technician, was awarded Airlifter of the Week at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 15, 2021.

  • Airlifter of the Week: Leading from the front

    The 86th Airlift Wing recognized Tech. Sgt. Cesar Soto-Betancourt, 86th Dental Squadron general dentistry noncommissioned officer in charge, Nov. 19, 2020, as airlifter of the week for his leadership and adaptability under pressure.

  • Airlifter of the Week: Airman discovers WWII relic

    Staff Sgt. Tyler D. Nelson, 86th Maintenance Group maintenance operations center (MOC) senior controller, was recognized as Airlifter of the Week for his excellent work ethic and how he managed to potentially save lives outside of work with an innocent hobby.