The enlisted force of Air Mobility Command has bestowed its eighth Order of the Sword upon Gen. Duncan McNabb, who just relinquished command on Sept. 7. CMSgt. Joseph Barron, AMC command chief, said at a Sept. 6 ceremony, “Those who have had the privilege of serving with him daily understand that his effect on the enlisted community has been both profound and enduring.” In his comments, McNabb noted that what made him feel best about being AMC commander was the he “could go and find a number of young airmen who said, ‘Here’s what we did today to make our Air Force better.’ “
The Department of the Air Force wants to launch a construction boom with its fiscal 2027 budget, more than doubling its request over 2026, according to budget documents.