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NEWS

  • Air Force leaders focus on 'back to basics' approach

    What is an Airman? That is a simple question answered by the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney McKinley during the Airlift Tanker Association Convention and Symposium in Anaheim, Calif., Nov. 7.The term "Airman" includes the highest-ranking Air Force officer to the lowest-ranking Air

  • TRANSCOM commander praises mobility Airmen: ‘We have built a crown jewel’

    In opening the 2008 Airlift/Tanker Association convention here Nov. 7, Gen. Duncan McNabb not only spoke about the evolution of U.S. Transportation Command since the days of its first commander, but also the mobility Airmen who contribute to its success. Citing how the Air Force has made its air

  • Future look: Strategic planners give glimpse of tomorrow's mobility force

    Air Mobility Command strategic planners gave an insider's view into the future of air mobility at the 40th annual Airlift/Tanker Association Conference here Nov. 6-9. The air mobility crystal ball contains airlifters able to takeoff and land on extremely short and unprepared airfields, aircraft

  • SECAF looks ahead at A/TA Convention

    The Air Force's senior civilian leader stressed the importance of the air mobility mission, specifying that air refueling capability is fundamental to the United States' power projection across the spectrum of conflict.Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley told the audience of more than 1,000

  • Airmen lend helping hand on 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'

    Air Mobility Command Airmen here joined forces to make two St. Louis-area families' dreams come true as part of an upcoming episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." Eleven Airmen and a few friends stepped up to help construct a new home for the Martirez family and also lent a hand to build a new

  • Air Mobility Command embraces culture of constant safety

    People are the focus of Air Mobility Command's efforts to improve safety and implement the Voluntary Protection Program, or VPP, across the command.VPP is well known in the private sector for helping employees take an active role to improve their workplace safety. VPP will shift the Air Force's

  • McChord helps Sea-Tac controllers train for new runway

    McChord Airmen and technology provided a unique inter-agency training opportunity with a strategic impact on the nation's northwest corridor.Since September, members of McChord AFB's 62nd Operations Support Squadron have shared the use of a training simulator here with Seattle-Tacoma International

  • Air Force, industry leaders share best-practices to encourage 'lean'

    Air Force senior leaders got a lesson in Air Force Smart Operations during a two-day class with university and industry officials in Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 28 and 29. The commanders of Air Mobility Command and Air Combat Command, along with 18 general officers and chief master sergeants, attended the

  • Honoring our veterans - past, present and future

    Each Veteran's Day, Americans have the opportunity to reflect upon and honor the sacrifices of noble men and women who have served in defense of our great nation and its freedoms. We also take this time to express our deepest gratitude for those serving today. Through daily mission accomplishments,