18th Air Force leaders visit the 715th AMOG on JBER

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Arce, Eighteenth Air Force command chief, visits 715th Air Mobility Operations Group Airmen during a tour on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 12, 2026. The visit highlighted the 715th AMOG’s effort to ensure mobility Airmen are prepared to meet future challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tala Hunt)

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18th Air Force leaders visit the 715th AMOG on JBER

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Arce, 18th AF command chief, speak with Airmen at the Air Mobility Command Passenger Terminal on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 12, 2026. Bolton and Arce received an overview of passenger terminal services and capabilities in support of AMC requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tala Hunt)

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18th Air Force leaders visit the 715th AMOG on JBER

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Arce, 18th AF command chief, visit the Air Mobility Command Passenger Terminal on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 12, 2026. Bolton and Arce received an overview of passenger terminal services and capabilities in support of AMC requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tala Hunt)

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18th Air Force leaders visit the 715th AMOG on JBER

From left: U.S. Air Force Col. Philip Lancaster, Eleventh Air Force deputy commander; Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander; Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Arce, 18th AF command chief; and Chief Master Sgt. Heath Tempel, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, Alaskan Command senior enlisted leader, and the 11th Air Force command chief, pose for a photo during an 18th AF command team visit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 12, 2026. This visit highlighted the 715th Air Mobility Operations Group role within the Rapid Global Mobility enterprise and demonstrated its capabilities in supporting the global air mobility support system mission. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tala Hunt)

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18th Air Force leaders visit the 715th AMOG on JBER

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Arce, 18th AF command chief, pose with non-commissioned officers assigned to the 715th Air Mobility Operations Group at the Iditarod Dining Facility during a visit on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 12, 2026. Throughout their visit, the 18th AF command team were given opportunities to connect with the Airmen who are crucial to the global air mobility support system mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tala Hunt)

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18th Air Force leaders visit the 715th AMOG on JBER

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexis Contreras, 732nd Air Mobility Squadron Airman, briefs Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, on day-to-day challenges and requirements during an installation visit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 12, 2026. Throughout the visit, the 18th AF command team explored the 732nd AMS’ innovative strategies to support the global mobility mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tala Hunt)

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18th Air Force leaders visit the 715th AMOG on JBER

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, speaks to 715th Air Mobility Operations Group Airmen during his visit on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 12, 2026. Bolton and his team witnessed firsthand the personnel and aircraft that ensure the Joint Force can respond to crises and contingencies across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tala Hunt)

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18th Air Force leaders visit the 715th AMOG on JBER

From left: U.S. Air Force Col. Joshua Holaday, 715th Air Mobility Operations Group commander; Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander; and Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Arce, 18th AF command chief, discuss the mission of the 715th AMOG and the 732nd Air Mobility Squadron at the 732nd AMS building on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 12, 2026. The primary mission of the 715th AMOG and the 732nd AMS is to provide 24/7 en route transportation to Air Mobility Command strategic operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tala Hunt)

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18th Air Force leaders visit the 715th AMOG on JBER

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Arce, 18th AF command chief, pose with 715th Air Mobility Operations Group at the Iditarod Dining Facility during a visit on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 12, 2026. Bolton visited the installation and toured multiple facilities belonging to the 715th AMOG. Throughout their visit, the 18th AF command team were given opportunities to connect with the Airmen who are crucial to the global air mobility support system mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tala Hunt)

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18th Air Force leaders visit the 715th AMOG on JBER

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, speaks with 715th Air Mobility Operations Group Airmen during breakfast at the Iditarod Dining Facility on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 12, 2026. Throughout the visit, the 18th AF command team were given opportunities to connect with the Airmen who are crucial to the global air mobility support system mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tala Hunt)

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18th Air Force leaders visit the 715th AMOG on JBER

Published Jan. 15, 2026
By Senior Airman Tala Hunt
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Public Affairs

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Arce, Eighteenth Air Force command chief, visits 715th Air Mobility Operations Group Airmen during a tour on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 12, 2026. The visit highlighted the 715th AMOG’s effort to ensure mobility Airmen are prepared to meet future challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tala Hunt)