US Central Command Air Forces air assets dropped eight bundles of humanitarian assistance supplies near Bamyan, Afghanistan, on Jan. 5 and 6 to aid families during harsh winter conditions. The airdrop distributed more than 14,000 pounds of winter clothing, beans, rice, cooking oil, tarps, health kits, tools, and blankets. Combined Joint Task Force 76 officials say reconstruction teams are also in the area distributing supplies alongside local governments.
The Air Force wants to “own and run” more of its air bases, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach said Nov. 6, in what could be a major potential revamp the military’s joint base program. Speaking at the Airlift/Tanker Association’s 2026 Symposium, Wilsbach said he and the…