Col. Michael Garrot, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing deputy commander, stands at parade rest while leading a formation at a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 3, 2024. During the ceremony, Col. Jordan Norman replaced Col. Dan Cooley as 521 Air Mobility Operations Wing commander after serving as the commander of the 305th Operations Group at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The 521 AMOW, commonly referred to as the en route, is charged with providing command and control, en route aircraft maintenance, air transportation services, expeditionary aircrew support and inter-theater aeromedical evacuation for theater and strategic air mobility missions in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob R. Smith)
A U.S. Air Force service member works on the engine of a C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Rising Phoenix, Feb. 8, 2024, at Morón Air Base, Spain. During the week of Feb. 5-9, 2024, the 725th Air Mobility Squadron, Naval Station Rota and the 496th Air Base Squadron conducted Exercise Rising Phoenix by simulating a natural disaster to assess and demonstrate the joint effort between the units during surging operations to support enroute Air Mobility Command aircraft heading downrange. During the week-long exercise, the joint force supported 12 AMC missions, ferrying 290k lbs. of cargo, 89 passengers and 42 aircrew to accomplish 97% of their desired learning objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lauren Levan)
Maj. Gen. John Klein (left), U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, presents the guidon to Col. Jordan Norman, incoming 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 3, 2024. Norman replaced Col. Dan Cooley as 521 AMOW commander after serving as the commander of the 305th Operations Group at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The 521 AMOW, commonly referred to as the en route, is charged with providing command and control, en route aircraft maintenance, air transportation services, expeditionary aircrew support and inter-theater aeromedical evacuation for theater and strategic air mobility missions in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua T. Crossman)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 726th Air Mobility Squadron stood in formation during a Port Dawg Memorial Run ceremony, May 23, 2024, at Spangdahlem Air Base. The Port Dawg Memorial Run is an annual event held by Air Force transportation specialist to recognize those who have died in the previous year due to combat, wrongdoing, or suicide. Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua T. Crossman
Dr. Jannell MacAulay, a strategic health and human performance specialist, gives a Warrior Heart keynote speech to Airmen assigned to the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing, August 29, 2024, inside of Hangar 5 on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. “Forging Warrior Hearts” is an U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center initiative that proactively fortifies Airmen’s resiliency skills so they are mentally and physically prepared to handle any obstacles they may face. Dr. MacAulay is a retired U.S. Air Force combat veteran who earned her Ph.D. in the field of strategic health and human performance, and now serves as a leadership and human performance consultant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua T. Crossman)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Sanderson, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron heavy avionics technician, watched a C-5M Super Galaxy taxi during exercise NODAL LIGHTNING 24-2 at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 22, 2024. Sanderson was attached to an Air Mobility Team during NL 24-2, which provided mobility support, aerial port operations and aircraft maintenance at primary nodes. Exercise NL is the series of 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing exercises to ensure wing readiness to support mobility operations during Great Power Competition. Photo by Staff Sgt. Klay E. Osler
Staff Sgt. Rebecca Tolles-McDaris, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulic NCOIC, removed titanium fasteners with an E-drill during the E-Drill Fastener Removal event for the Aerospace Maintenance Council competition, April 9, 2024, at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Ill. The Aerospace Maintenance Council Competition is an annual international competition for current and future maintenance professionals to showcase their capabilities. Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua T. Crossman
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