Air Force CMSgt. Kenneth J. McQuiston is moving up the street to become the Senior Enlisted Advisor for US Transportation Command, headquartered at Scott AFB, Ill. McQuiston, a 23-year USAF veteran, has been the command chief master sergeant for Air Mobility Command’s 18th Air Force, with its HQ at Scott, as well. He says it will be a challenge to learn the career, promotion, and educational systems of the other military services represented at TRANSCOM, but he says that his experience has taught him that “people are people” and they all “want to do a good job, be recognized for their performance.”
Work Has Begun to Adapt Qatari 747 to Fly as Air Force One
Sept. 15, 2025
The Air Force has started modifying a Boeing 747 donated by Qatar for "executive airlift," a spokesperson said Sept. 15. President Donald Trump has said he wants to fly the jet as “Air Force One” since new presidential transports, held up by delays, won't be ready until after his term…