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  • Two 618th TACC members to be honored by USO of Missouri

    Two Air Force officers assigned to the 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center will be honored as heroes by the Uniformed Service Organization of Missouri during a ceremony, Saturday.Lt. Col. Rob Ricci and Capt. Gregory Boschert were selected as 2008 "Salute to Heroes" award recipients by the

  • Expeditionary Center adding 'SPICE'' to its curriculum

    In February 2009, the SPICE, or Small Package Initial Communications Element, Course will begin a 25-day training regimen for select Airmen at the Mobility Operations School.Students will learn about SPICE, a system that delivers regular and secure electronic mail and secure/non-secure voice

  • Center serves as hub for air mobility operations

    There is more to flying a mission than just hopping on the aircraft and cranking the engines. Air Mobility Command's 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center here is the nexus for the global air mission for the U.S. military."We plan missions, resource the crews and the aircraft, task the missions to the

  • Fairchild AFB Airman captures AMC Icon title

    Airman First Class Johanna Brooks of Fairchild AFB, Wash., was named the winner of the Air Mobility Command Icon competition following the command performance here Oct. 23. Airman First Class Naomi Nadeau of Dover AFB, Del., garnered second place, and Master Sgt. Robert Martin, representing Travis

  • AMC Phoenix Rally focused on 'getting back to basics'

    About 80 air mobility leaders gathered here Oct. 22-24 for Air Mobility Command's Phoenix Rally -- a three-day, focused look at the command's priorities, roles and missions. The theme for this year's Phoenix Rally was "Back to Basics: Executing Global Reach Fundamentals."In an opening statement, AMC

  • DOD civilian drops 120 pounds with Air Force's help

    Tipping the scale at 365 pounds, a 5-foot-10-inch male joined the Air Force in 2003 ... as a civilian employee.Five years and 120 pounds later, he now checks in at 245 pounds thanks to the Air Force for helping make his weight loss successful.Dominick Ward, who is a civilian pickup and delivery

  • 3 decades of safety, loving every minute of it

    He's dedicated the past 30 years to keeping servicemembers and their families safe. His hard work, commitment and passion about safety prove he loves what he does. His nationally and internationally recognized awards from his peers, Air Mobility Command and the Air Force prove he's great at doing