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Sept. 1, 2021
Delivering COVID-19 vaccines to Airmen overseas

Since the start of the pandemic, the 618th Air Operations Center has been a leader in transporting more than 50,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses and over 500 associated kits to DoD employees overseas. The 618 AOC is proud to support the health and wellness of our warfighters around the world, and will
July 20, 2021
618 AOC mobilizes aircraft to delivery a large mobile field hospital to Suriname

This past weekend, the 618th Air Operations Center organized the delivery of a large mobile field hospital to the Suriname Ministry of Health to help alleviate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on local communities in the South American nation. As the Department of Defense's premier command and
July 16, 2021
Stephen Jones retires after 50-years of federal service

Today, Mr. Stephen Jones, Director of the Airlift Allocation Directorate, spent his final day in the AOC before his much-deserved retirement, marking the end to an almost 50-year career of service to our country. Despite his passion for mobility operations, Jones is ready for retirement saying,
July 6, 2021
Former Chief of Staff of the Air Force, retired General Norton Schwartz, visits the 618 AOC

Retired USAF General Norton Schwartz, former Chief of Staff of the Air Force, visited senior leaders at the 618 AOC to learn more about their mission and to offer his encouragement to personnel for the great service they provide to our national security. Schwartz served as the 19th Chief of Staff of
June 8, 2021
618 AOC sends air refueling support to warfighters during Exercise Mobility Guardian 21

The 618th Air Operations Center recently mobilized in-air refueling support for aircraft participating in Air Mobility Command's largest and longest exercise, Mobility Guardian 2021. The 618 AOC helped organize the in-air refueling support needed to keep our warfighters in the air and ready to
May 10, 2021
SMSgt Daniel Leonard selected as 2020 IMA of the Year

Last month, SMSgt Daniel Leonard, IMA Superintendent to the Air Refueling Directorate, received the exciting news that he had been selected as the 2020 IMA of the Year for his outstanding efforts in mobilizing air refueling support. Leonard credited his outstanding team as the biggest contributor to
April 26, 2021
Lt Col Molly King retires, marking the end to a 30 year career of public service

Lt Col Molly King, 618 AOC Deputy Director of Operations, was visited by General DeVoe this month who personally thanked her for her 30 years of military service in light of her upcoming retirement. During retirement, King intends to spend quality time with her husband and six children, along with
March 5, 2021
MSgt Gersom F. Teran retires after 40 years of service

MSgt Gersom F. Teran, an Air National Guardsman serving in the AOC’s Global Airlift Directorate, received a surprise visit last week from his coworkers in celebration of his incredible military career and to present him with a parting gift in lieu of his upcoming retirement. His retirement marks the
March 2, 2021
Delivering Clean Drinking Water to Americans In Need

Under the direction of the 618th Air Operations Center, nearly 700,000 bottles of water were successfully delivered to Americans impacted by the severe winter storms that swept across the state of Texas, February 19-23, 2021.
Feb. 24, 2021
Chief Master Sergeant Larcario Tufts announced as new Superintendent for the 618 AOC

This week, Chief Master Sergeant Larcario Tufts was announced as the new Superintendent for the 618 AOC. Chief Tufts' journey to the AOC started when he was just a sophomore in high school. While working for the 385th Air Expeditionary Group in Qatar, Chief Tufts learned of an opportunity to work in

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