Commentaries

Get ready, stay ready — more than a mantra
June 14, 2018 — We’ve all heard it a million times over. “Get ready, stay ready.” The beauty of it all is that our military exists in a global climate where it’s incumbent upon us to always be in a constant state of the latter. The Airmen to the right and left of us need it, but more importantly, our nation depends on it. Here at the 315th Airlift Wing, we’re tasked with providing and delivering combat-ready C-17 airlift, expeditionary combat support, and aeromedical evacuation anytime, anywhere. It’s what makes us the Air Force Reserve Command’s wing of choice. But we can’t be in the position to bring global air power and global dominance by just going through the motions... MORE

Col. Gregory Gilmour 315th Airlift Wing Commander

Teamwork more important than ever during uncertain times
June 8, 2017 — The week before Memorial Day I flew as part of a large formation exercise consisting of 21 C-17 Globemaster IIIs alongside our active-duty and Army partners. I was reminded in a poignant way – times are uncertain and we could get “the call” at any moment. Multiple hotspots exist in just about every corner of the globe and, over the past few... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeanine McAnaney. (Courtesy Photo)

Commentary: Well done, this is your trophy
December 8, 2016 — If you haven’t heard the news, our wing was honored in October with the Raincross Trophy for being selected as the Best Wing in Fourth Air Force. This is a big deal. It means that of the 16 Wings and one group within 4th AF, we’re the best... MORE

From Left, Maj. Gen. John Flournoy Jr, 4th Air Force commander; Chief Master Sgt. Mark Barber, 315th Airlift Wing command chief; Col. Cherie Roff, 315th Mission Support Group commander; Lt. Col. John Robinson, 315th Operations Group vice commander (seated); Col. Gregory Gilmour, 315th AW commander; Tech Sgt. Tim Kelly, 315th AW Safety; and Col. Sharon Johnson, incoming 315th Maintenance Group commander, pose with the Raincross Trophy Oct. 20 after the 315th AW received the award at the Raincross Trophy Dinner in Riverside, California. (Courtesy photo)