515th Air Mobility Operations Wing

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Team Yokota came together to help move critical relief supplies to communities affected by the July 28 Kumamoto earthqua...
08/13/2026

Team Yokota came together to help move critical relief supplies to communities affected by the July 28 Kumamoto earthquake.

Airmen from the 730th Air Mobility Squadron worked alongside the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron to conduct joint inspections of humanitarian cargo, helping ensure pallets of bottled water were safe and ready for military airlift to Kumamoto.

The mission showcased Team Yokota’s ability to rapidly coordinate, prepare and move critical supplies in support of our Japanese partners and local communities.



Air Mobility Command | 18th Air Force | Yokota Air Base | 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Yokota Air Base | 515th Air Mobility Operations Group (AMOG) | 730th Air Mobility Squadron

08/06/2026

The results are in. 🏆

Congratulations to the 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing's 2nd Quarter Award winners! Thank you for your outstanding performance, dedication and commitment to the mission.

Your hard work keeps the mission moving forward.

515th Air Mobility Operations Group (AMOG) | 715th Air Mobility Operations Group | 730th Air Mobility Squadron | 731st Air Mobility Squadron | 732d Air Mobility Squadron | 733d Air Mobility Squadron | 734th Air Mobility Squadron | 735th Air Mobility Squadron | 18th Air Force | Air Mobility Command

The 735th Air Mobility Squadron welcomed Lt. Col. Stephen Mouton as the squadron's new commander during an Assumption of...
08/05/2026

The 735th Air Mobility Squadron welcomed Lt. Col. Stephen Mouton as the squadron's new commander during an Assumption of Command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Welcome to the team, Lt. Col. Mouton. We look forward to the leadership and vision you bring to the 735th AMS.💪✈️

Join us in welcoming the new AMC commander, Lt. Gen Daniel H. Tulley, and AMC command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Raun Howe...
08/04/2026

Join us in welcoming the new AMC commander, Lt. Gen Daniel H. Tulley, and AMC command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Raun Howell! We look forward to serving alongside you both. ✈️

734th Air Mobility Squadron SEND IT! 🦅
07/24/2026

734th Air Mobility Squadron SEND IT! 🦅

✈️Airmen of the AMOW🌏When Staff. Sgt. Select Zachary Burgess enlisted in 2022, he intentionally chose a career field he ...
07/22/2026

✈️Airmen of the AMOW🌏

When Staff. Sgt. Select Zachary Burgess enlisted in 2022, he intentionally chose a career field he knew nothing about.

"I didn't come from a mechanical background," Burgess said. "I wanted to break out of my comfort zone and learn maintenance."

That mindset has taken him from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to the 730th Air Mobility Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, where he has quickly earned recognition as the 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing's Outstanding Performer of the Month.

His supervisor, Tech. Sgt. Christopher Goins, 730 AMS crew chief NCOIC, said Burgess's drive to improve stood out from day one.

"Coming from a C-130 crew chief background, he has fully committed himself to learning everything he can about the C-5 and C-17. Every training opportunity comes up, he's quick to take it on."

In just seven months at Yokota, Burgess has already earned Squadron Airman of the Quarter and supported numerous high-priority missions, including responding to an in-flight emergency, restoring aircraft to mission-ready status and supporting operations across the Indo-Pacific.

While Burgess takes pride in those accomplishments, one experience has left the greatest impression on him.

After the loss of a fellow Airman assigned to the 730th AMS, Burgess participated in the dignified transfer ceremony that returned his teammate home.

"I've never had anybody pass away in a squadron that I was in," Burgess said. "It made me realize how important it is to check on your people and make sure they're okay."

For Burgess, serving in the Indo-Pacific means supporting operations that have immediate, real-world impact.

"Everything that comes here is real world," he said. "We're one of the first lines supporting operations in the Pacific, and it's really cool to be a part of something that's so impactful to people all across the world."

Outside of work, Burgess enjoys traveling throughout Japan with his wife, Kennedy, indoor bouldering, volleyball, anime and exploring the country's culture. He is also pursuing his Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification, completing his bachelor's degree and hopes to one day earn a commission as an Air Force officer.

Burgess approaches every opportunity with the same mindset that brought him into aircraft maintenance: step outside his comfort zone, keep learning and help those around him do the same.

Air Mobility Command | 18th Air Force | Yokota Air Base | 730th Air Mobility Squadron | 515th Air Mobility Operations Group (AMOG) |

A big thank you to our partners at USO Osan AB for helping welcome arriving passengers and care for those departing thro...
07/20/2026

A big thank you to our partners at USO Osan AB for helping welcome arriving passengers and care for those departing through the 731st Air Mobility Squadron's AMC Passenger Terminal. While our Airmen keep the terminal operating around the clock, the USO's volunteers help create a welcoming experience for every service member and family who passes through.

Together, we're proud to deliver more than air mobility—we deliver support, connection and care every step of the journey. ✈️🇺🇸

18th Air Force| Air Mobility Command| Osan Air Base

🌐✈️ Mobility is a team effort.Airmen from the 734th Air Mobility Squadron teamed up with the 317th Airlift Wing to condu...
07/15/2026

🌐✈️ Mobility is a team effort.

Airmen from the 734th Air Mobility Squadron teamed up with the 317th Airlift Wing to conduct combat offload Method C training from a C-130J Super Hercules at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam in support of VALIANT SHIELD 2026.

The training brought together the 734th AMS’s ground handling expertise and the 317th AW’s tactical airlift capabilities, strengthening the interoperability required to rapidly move cargo through the Pacific. By training together in realistic scenarios, mobility Airmen build the coordination and readiness needed to keep the joint force moving—even in dynamic and contested environments.

📸 by Airman 1st Class Caleb Schellenberg

United States Air Force | 18th Air Force | Air Mobility Command | U.S. Pacific Air Forces | U.S. Indo-Pacific Command | U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) | |

Recently, Lt. Col Lisa "Min" DeWalt relinquished command of the 735th Air Mobility Squadron. Please join us in wishing L...
07/13/2026

Recently, Lt. Col Lisa "Min" DeWalt relinquished command of the 735th Air Mobility Squadron. Please join us in wishing Lt. Col. DeWalt luck in her future position!

Following Typhoon Bavi, Airmen from the 734th Air Mobility Squadron joined the 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 21s...
07/10/2026

Following Typhoon Bavi, Airmen from the 734th Air Mobility Squadron joined the 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 21st Combat Air Base Squadron to prepare and load humanitarian aid destined for Saipan.

Whether supporting combat operations or disaster relief, our Mobility Airmen stand ready to deliver hope, sustain our partners, and move what matters most.

United States Air Force | U.S. Indo-Pacific Command | U.S. Pacific Air Forces| 734th Air Mobility Squadron | Joint Region Marianas | Air Mobility Command| 715th Air Mobility Operations Group | 18th Air Force

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