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Expanding the Mission
January 31, 2020 — Nearly 50 years ago, astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, and Michael Collins made the journey back from the moon onboard Apollo 11. The men passed into Earth’s atmosphere and made a splash landing in the Pacific Ocean. This was the end of the astronauts’ journey, but it was only the beginning for rescue and recovery teams. Detachment 3, of the 45th Operations Group, is responsible for coordinating astronaut rescue and recovery support for our nation’s human space flight programs. This unique mission requires careful planning and coordination between NASA, the Department of Defense and other supporting agencies. ... MORE

Master Sgt. Randall Yamada, a loadmaster with the 204th Airlift Squadron, sits on the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston during Air Mobility Command Test and Evaluation Squadron’s assessment of tactics, techniques and procedures for astronaut rescue and recovery efforts Jan. 22, 2020, off the coast of Florida, near Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.

Space and STEM showcased at JBC Air and Space Expo
April 28, 2018 — Since the 1957 launch of Sputnik, a Russian satellite, Americans have been challenged to step up and become leaders in science, technology, engineering and math -- collectively known as STEM. Over the years, there has been a trend in the push for STEM education to younger generations. Recognizing this, Air Mobility Command prioritizes the creation... MORE

A young child chases down a paper airplane during a paper plane throwing competition at the Joint Base Charleston Air and Space Expo at JB Charleston, S.C. Apr 28, 2018.