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210221-F-GY993-017

U.S. Air Force Airmen and Army Soldiers unload pallets of bottled water, Feb. 21, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field, Texas. Joint Base San Antonio provided emergency response assistance to local officials and agencies in order to ensure the safety and security of the community during and after the severe winter storm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong)
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618 AOC provide command and control to mobility assets

Members of the 618th Air Operations Center discuss flight data in order to properly manage the hundreds of global mobility missions that are overseen by the AOC every day, September 30, 2021.
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220114-F-QN515-0075

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 14th Airlift Squadron prepare an C-17 Globemaster III aircraft for a local sortie at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 14, 2022. Training sorties prepare the aircrews for real world missions and allow them to deliver rapid global mobility when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joey Swafford)
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210706-F-GH957-1001

Retired U.S. Air Force General Norton Schwartz, former Chief of Staff of the Air Force, visited senior leaders at the 618th Air Operations Center to learn more about their mission and to offer his encouragement to local personnel for the great service they provide to U.S. national security, July 6, 2021.
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210706-F-GH957-1001

Retired U.S. Air Force General Norton Schwartz, former Chief of Staff of the Air Force, visited senior leaders at the 618th Air Operations Center to learn more about their mission and to offer his encouragement to local personnel for the great service they provide to U.S. national security, July 6, 2021.
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220114-F-QN515-0075

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 14th Airlift Squadron prepare an C-17 Globemaster III aircraft for a local sortie at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 14, 2022. Training sorties prepare the aircrews for real world missions and allow them to deliver rapid global mobility when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joey Swafford)
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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 respond when needed.
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Former Chief of Staff of the Air Force, retired General Norton Schwartz, visits senior leaders at the 618 AOC

Last week, retired USAF General Norton Schwartz, former Chief of Staff of the Air Force, visited senior leaders at the 618 AOC to learn more about our mission and to offer his encouragement to our personnel for the great service they provide to our national security. The 618 AOC is proud of the legacy built under the guidance of past leaders like Schwartz and will continue to lead the way when it comes to supporting our Airmen around the world.
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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 control center, the 618 AOC plays a critical role in the execution of such missions, providing the planning, tasking, and execution expertise needed to deliver humanitarian aid to global communities in need.
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Delivering 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. Through these efforts, Airmen serving abroad have had access to the COVID-19 vaccine and, as a result, can best protect themselves and their mission against the effects of the virus. AOC personnel work around the clock to assess cargo requirements, airfield capabilities, and aircraft availability to determine the best means for supporting missions just like these, every single day. The AOC is proud to support the health and wellness of our warfighters around the world, and will continue to lead from the front when supporting the DoD's pandemic response efforts.
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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.
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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 his success saying, "This is a team award. Everyone who I've worked with has had a part in it."
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Lt Col Molly King marks the end of her 30 years of military 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.
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After 40 years of service, MSgt Gersom F. Teran retires from military 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 conclusion to 40 years of military service.
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Chief Master Sergeant Larcario Tufts announced as the 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. Coming from a small-town in rural Ohio, he knew he wanted to pursue a career with strong job security above all else. After speaking with a local recruiter, Chief joined the Air Force through the Delayed Enlistment program and helped recruit nearly a dozen classmates.
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Maj. Christine Froeber awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal

Last week, Maj Christine Froeber, Section Commander, was presented with the Air Force Commendation Medal for her contributions to our global mobility mission during a surprise awards ceremony led by General DeVoe. As a traditional reservist, Froeber arrived at the AOC in Oct 2020 to fill a temporary manning gap. Despite stepping into an unfamiliar position, she was able to draw on her previous experience in active-duty, the Guard, the reserves and the civilian workforce to quickly find her rhythm and lead her 18-member team to success.
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Brig. Gen. Dan DeVoe receives his COVID-19 vaccine.

Brig Gen Dan DeVoe, 618th Air Operations Center Commander, received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination yesterday to demonstrate his confidence in the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine. A safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is a critical component of the United States’ strategy and international efforts to reduce COVID-19 related illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths.
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TSgt Vincent Daus sends care packages to AOC personnel deployed overseas

TSgt Vincent Daus sends care packages to AOC personnel deployed overseas, Dec. 14, 2020. Over the past few weeks, Daus has collected a variety of treats and goodies from AOC members to include in this special holiday package. The care package includes homemade cookies, sunflower seeds, gum, pretzels, handmade cards, playing cards, candy and other special treats from home, bound to lift the spirits of our deployed members as we approach the Christmas holiday.
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SMSgt Williams' Selection for Chief

The results of the CMSgt Selection Board were publicly released this week and our very own SMSgt Timothy Williams made the list for promotion. While it’s difficult enough to achieve the rank of Chief Master Sergeant, the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force, only 518 of the 2,763 eligible were selected this promotion cycle, a selection rate of just 18.75%.
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Lt Drew Fressel Space Force

Lt Drew Fressel Space Force
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