March 13, 2025 Chilled for Takeoff, LOX in Flight Staff Sgt. Terry McGivern, a 726th Air Mobility Squadron heavy integrated avionics craftsman, don personal protective equipment prior to carrying out liquid oxygen servicing on a C-17A Globemaster III on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 26, 2025. Liquid oxygen is a very cold and dangerous substance,
March 11, 2025 521 AMOW Incorporates FLEX Ball into PDS Airmen assigned to the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing begin a game of FLEX Ball at the Vogelweh Fitness Center on Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Feb. 20, 2025. Standing for “functional leader exercise”, FLEX Ball uses the quick decision making needed in athletics to teach lessons in war fighting
Feb. 27, 2025 521 AMOW hosts Professional Development Seminar Chief Master Sgt. Scott Piper, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing command chief, briefs Airmen assigned to the 521 AMOW about advice on enlisted promotions during a professional development seminar at the Armstrong Club on Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Feb. 19, 2025. Piper discussed what Air
Jan. 7, 2025 725th Air Mobility Squadron Ensures Global Reach Through Strategic Airlift Support The 725th Air Mobility Squadron (AMS), stationed at Naval Station Rota in Spain, plays a pivotal role in the U.S. Air Force’s global operations. As part of the Global Air Mobility Support System (GAMSS), the squadron is responsible for ensuring the seamless movement of personnel, cargo, and
Dec. 3, 2024 724th Air Mobility Squadron Keeps Global Missions Moving The 724th Air Mobility Squadron (AMS), based at Aviano Air Base in Italy, plays a critical role in U.S. Air Force operations by ensuring the seamless movement of cargo, personnel, and equipment to support military missions around the world. As an en route station for the Air Mobility Command (AMC),
Dec. 2, 2024 Additional reimbursement authorized for pet transportation from countries with higher rabies risk Starting Nov. 25, service members performing a permanent change of station move from certain high-risk countries may be approved reimbursement up to $4,000.In January, the Defense Department authorized the reimbursement of pet relocation expenses for a single household pet (a cat or a dog), such as
Aug. 29, 2024 Forging Warrior Hearts Day Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley teaches Airmen assigned to the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing about the composition of healthy teams a Warrior Heart keynote speech, August 29, 2024, inside of Hangar 5 on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. “Forging Warrior Hearts” is an U.S.
July 10, 2024 USAFA Cadets visit 521 AMOW during summertime Operations Air Force Program Col. Michael Garrott, center, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing deputy commander, gives a mission brief to United States Air Force Academy cadets at the 521 AMOW headquarters building July 8, 2024, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. During their two and a half weeks visit to Ramstein, USAFA cadets
July 3, 2024 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing Welcomes New Commander The 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing has welcomed its newest commander during the wing’s Change of Command ceremony July 3, 2024, in Hangar 5 on Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
April 26, 2024 AMC/A3 Demos ATOMS capabilities to USAFE/EUCOM leadership as a part of AMC/CC’s “25x25” initiative Maj. Christian Brechbuhl, right, Air Mobility Command mission systems deputy director, demonstrates the Airlift Tanker Open Mission Systems program to senior leaders on a C-17 Globemaster III April 24, 2024, on the flightline at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The ATOMS program is a part of Gen. Mike