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  • Readiness office helps with challenges of military life

    When Airmen embark on new chapters of their military lives such as deployments or retirements, they must often prepare by completing paperwork, training classes and counseling sessions. There is also significant burden placed upon their immediate family members. The 514th Air Mobility Wing's Airman

  • Wing employee drop 250 pounds

    Every weekday around lunchtime, the same man can be found on a treadmill at the fitness center here. Sometimes he runs. Sometimes he walks. But he always shrinks.In fact, since he started working as a student-hire with the 514th Air Mobility Wing safety office in January, Jared Coty has trimmed more

  • July Promotions

    The following Airmen were promoted in July:AirmanAngel Oquendo, 35 APSAirman 1st ClassRoevelle Gustave, 88 APSTia Price, 514 AESSenior AirmenJamal Archer, 35 APSZiyad Nadeem Bacchus, 88 APSBryan Baurys, 35 APSEugene Claros, 514 MXSMagdala, Destima, 35 APSKhadeem Jonas, 35 APSSri Mosheen

  • Tuskegee Airman recalls fighting enemies, discrimination

    When young Floyd Carter left the line for "race" blank on a college application in 1941, he ultimately helped fill in and cross lines, making history as one of 16,000 African-Americans who became Tuskegee Airmen and paved the way for others to follow their lead. Lt. Col. (retired) Carter, 88,

  • Historic documents still resonate, inspire

    As you read this, the 4th of July will have come and gone. Many of us will have participated in various events in our local communities and beyond. John Adams, who would go on to become the second president of the United States, predicted the historical impact of the signing of the Declaration of

  • June Issue of Freedom Flyer is available

    The electronic version of the June issue of FREEDOM FLYER can be accessed by clicking here. Airmen of the 514th Air Mobility Wing who did not receive a hard copy of the magazine at their home address should update their address with the military personnel flight or on virtual MPF.

  • Wing taking nominations for Employer Appeciation Day

    Airmen can give their civilian employers a first-hand look at their Air Force in action during Employer Appreciation Day, which is scheduled for Oct. 22. The event will include an orientation flight on a KC-10 Extender or C-17 Globemaster III as well as an overall exposure to the many missions

  • Wing hits peak of battle rhythm

    June marked the start of the 514th Air Mobility Wing's turn to be "in the bucket", meaning for the next six months, wing members are more susceptible to deploy as part of the Air Expeditionary Force rotation schedule. "In a nutshell, the AEF is a predictable, standardized battle rhythm that ensures