August 5, 2026 By S. H. AguilarAmazon marked five years of operations at its 600-acre Amazon Air Hub, the company's largest field operation, on Aug. 5. The anniversary event included an outdoor ceremony with live music and workforce festivities attended by Amazon Air leaders and community partners. "Five years ago, we opened this facility with a bold vision to build the most advanced air cargo operation in the world right here in Northern Kentucky," said Mike Berg, Amazon Director of Operations. More than 1,340 of our employees are enrolled in Career Choice right now, earning degrees and certifications fully funded by Amazon. Amazon's Career Choice program pre-pays tuition for college degrees and technical training for eligible front-line employees at the Air Hub; currently over 30%—more than 1,340 workers—are enrolled, with participation up over 100% year-over-year.