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,

JB MDL military, civilian leaders assess, plan relief ops

Base leaders met with civilian representatives today to assess current operations and plan for further support in response to the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Haiti Tuesday.The tri-service installation has been a departure point for military personnel providing in-country support and transport of

Air Mobility Command provides shelter, medical care to Haitian evacuees

Air Mobility Command delivered much needed relief supplies including shelter and immediate medical care to hundreds flown into Haiti this weekend as the command continues to transport support personnel and life-saving supplies into the earthquake-ravaged country.A C-32 carrying 22 earthquake