Congratulations to the phenomenal Airmen and civilians selected as the winners of the Eighteenth Air Force's 2025 Annual Awards! Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for your incredible contributions to the Mobility mission.
18th AF OUTSTANDING AIRMEN OF THE YEAR
Airman: SrA Grant Harris, 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis AFB, CA
NCO: TSgt Crystal Curtis, 89th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Andrews, MD
SNCO: SMSgt Michael Felicio, 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing, JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI
18th AF FIRST SERGEANT OF THE YEAR
MSgt Maxwell Houser, 317th Airlift Wing, Dyess AFB, TX
18th AF COMPANY GRADE OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Capt Sydney Pasterski, 317th Airlift Wing, Dyess AFB, TX
18 AF OUTSTANDING CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR
Category I: Ms. Courtney DuBose, 22d Air Refueling Wing, McConnell AFB, KS
Category II: Ms. Maier Marie-Laure, 89th Airlift Wing, JB Andrews, MD
Category III: Mr. Paul Blais, 92d Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild AFB, WA
18th AF USAF HONOR GUARD AWARDS
Base Honor Guard Member: A1C Jaysen Wilford, 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis AFB, CA
Base Honor Guard Program Manager: MSgt Bryant Brown, 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis AFB, CA
18thAF KEY SUPPORT LIAISON OF THE YEAR
Mrs. Amy Behringer, 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing, JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI
Join us in celebrating these outstanding individuals!
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515th Air Mobility Operations Wing | 62nd Airlift Wing | 627th Air Base Group | Fairchild Air Force Base | Travis Air Force Base | McConnell Air Force Base | 317th Airlift Wing | Scott Air Force Base | 89th Airlift Wing
What a year it's been for the Eighteenth Air Force! As we look back on 2025, we're filled with pride for everything our incredible Airmen and units have accomplished. A massive thank you for your hard work and dedication.
Your commitment is the bedrock of our nation's global power projection. Thank you for being the force behind our global mobility mission. Here's to a phenomenal 2025!
Read the full story here: /news/554950/eighteenth-air-force-year-review
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In a contested battlespace, resilient communication is key. Air Mobility Command is building it! From mesh networking on the KC-46 to agile communication platforms, we're ensuring the Joint Force stays connected & informed.
https://www.18af.amc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4334855/amc-modernizes-connectivity-to-prepare-for-the-future-us-air-force-mobility-air/
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To all Veterans, especially those who have served and continue to serve alongside the 18th Air Force: Thank you for your unwavering dedication, sacrifice, and service to our nation. Your commitment to rapid global mobility is vital to our nation's defense. #18thAF #AirForce #Military #ThankYouForYourService
Airmen from the 733rd AMS just proved their readiness by teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps in a critical joint training exercise! 🇺🇸 They rapidly loaded vehicles onto a C-17 from the 60th AMW, showcasing the ability to project power and equipment…anytime, anywhere.
This wasn't just an exercise; it was a demonstration of our vision: Ready Today, Prepared for Tomorrow...EXPEDITE! By integrating with the USMC, they reinforced their ability to respond swiftly and effectively to any challenge, particularly in the dynamic Indo-Pacific region.
#MakeItHappen #MakeItBetter #MakeItLast #Expedite
Titan Fury takes a new approach at Fairchild AFB!
The 92nd ARW is moving away from traditional inspection and embracing a coaching and mentorship model. This will help Airmen hone their skills in scenarios designed to sharpen their edge for real-world missions.
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Just because the DLE is over, doesn't mean our teams stop training.
Our Airmen are ready to provide rapid global mobility...anytime, anywhere.
#MakeItHappen #MakeItBetter #MakeItLast #Expedite!
Little Rock Air Force Base is leading the way in supporting agile airpower! The Agile Bulk Fuel Delivery System bladders allow us to rapidly deliver fuel in austere environments, supporting everything from humanitarian aid to contested combat zones. Think faster refueling, smaller footprint, and greater global reach.
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Mission credibility is about providing ready aircraft, Airmen and equipment for contested global air mobility operations…anytime, anywhere. This summer’s Department Level Exercise provided our Airmen with training that challenged our Airmen's decision-making under pressure and showcased our ability to rapidly project and sustain combat power.
Full Story: https://www.amc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4277821/amc-enables-agile-and-sustained-logistics-in-the-indo-pacific-region-during-the
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Innovation isn't just about big ideas, it's about solving problems in new ways, every day. Great work SAM Foxes!
#MakeItHappen #MakeItBetter #MakeItLast #Expedite!
Great work Fairchild Air Force Base! As we continue to train to meet the needs of tomorrow, air refueling will be instrumental to our success in conducting global deterrence and combat operations.
#MakeItHappen #MakeItBetter #MakeItLast #Expedite!
Bamboo Eagle 25 illustrated how we are preparing our Airmen for tomorrow's challenges. Through this exercise, our Airmen and our joint force participants pushed the boundaries of air power through advanced tactics development and training.
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