Kandahar Airmen airdrop supplies to troops, prepare for troop increase

Airmen of the 772nd Expeditionary Airlift Squadron here dropped 56 containerized delivery systems over three different drop zones within Afghanistan from the same aircraft Jan. 27 to support Operation Enduring Freedom warfighters."It's more bundles than we've ever been able to drop in one day," said

Army presents 'Iron Mike' to AMC for Haiti airlift support

Ever since a devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake stuck Haiti Jan. 12 Air Mobility Command has been working hand in hand with the U.S. Army to bring much needed relief to the country.Lt. Gen. Frank Helmick, commander of the 18th Airborne Corps, recently presented an "Iron Mike" statuette to Gen.

Joint Task Force Organizes Haitian Airport

When a disaster strikes, people assume it should be easy to get relief supplies in. But it's not always a simple proposition. Can the airport's runway support the weight of cargo aircraft? What is the security situation like? What equipment does the airport have for unloading and loading? How many

NCOs, civilian employees take part in 'one-of-a-kind' AMC leadership program

Since 1998, Air Mobility Command has sponsored a conference aimed at providing a select group of mid-level noncommissioned officers and civilian employees additional leadership skills and insight into each person's contribution to the air mobility team.Last week, 88 NCOs and civilians traveled to

18th AF officials call in their best for air delivery to Haiti

When the 18th Air Force needed a recognized expert to lead the planning cell for the very first humanitarian air delivery in Haiti, they cried "Uncle."Lt. Col. Leon Strickland, call sign "Uncle" and Chief of Standardization and Evaluation for the 437th Operations Group, received the call on Jan. 17.

AMC’s 618th TACC planned, executed large-scale 82nd Airborne deployment for Haiti

Air Mobility Command aircraft and crews have been working around-the-clock, transporting nearly 4,000 personnel and more than 5,000 tons of cargo into Haiti to support relief operations following the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit the region Jan. 12.Included in those movements are humanitarian

Aeromedical evacuation 'angels' rescue injured Haitians

"Don't leave me," said a young Haitian girl, her arms and head bandaged after being badly burned. She reached out to a nearby nurse, "Am I going to die?""No, not today. Don't you worry," said the nurse. The girl settled back onto her litter.Farther down the row of litters a Haitian man was chanting,

Air Force, Army support second air delivery mission to Haiti

Multi-service mission provides relief to Haiti

American efforts to provide humanitarian aid and assistance to Haiti following the Jan. 12 earthquake highlight the multi-Service cooperation that is the hallmark of the U.S. military.A recent mission involved a C-17 Globemaster III from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., crossing the country to load

Supporting those who support those in need

Ever since word got out about the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated the island nation of Haiti, Pope has been in a state of organized chaos. Both Air Force active duty and Reserve personnel have been working hand in hand with Army personnel from Fort Bragg to ship Airmen, Soldiers and cargo,