C-5M Super Galaxy Completes Operational Test and Evaluation

The C-5M Super Galaxy completed operational test and evaluation in January, releasing the aircraft for use in worldwide operations.The tests, which lasted nearly 4 months, measured key performance parameters to demonstrate the capabilities and reliability of the C-5M."With the completion of

Photo essay: KC-10 maintainers conquer the night shift

KC-10 Extender maintenance Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work shifts around the clock keeping the Air Force's largest air refueling tanker flying every day.From a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia, KC-10s fly combat air refueling missions in support of

AMC leader continues visits across command

General Raymond E. Johns, Jr., Air Mobility Command commander, has made it his charge since taking the reins in November to meet the Airmen in his command who are making it all happen. The general's most recent trip, Jan. 23-27, included stops at the 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord AFB, Wash.; 146th

AMC commander visits McChord

Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., commander of Air Mobility Command, visited McChord AFB this week on his first official visit here as the new AMC commander. During the visit, General Johns inspired Airmen during a commander's call, flew an airdrop training mission with the 7th and 8th Airlift Squadrons,

Connecticut Airmen Provide Command and Control Support for Haiti Relief Efforts

Two members of the 103rd Air and Space Operations Group who deployed to get critical on-the-job training now shift their focus to supporting the ongoing humanitarian mission in Haiti in the wake of the massive earthquake that devastated the island Jan. 12."We've been sending our folks to other

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

KC-10 returns from air refueling mission in Southwest Asia

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,

Photo essay: KC-10 departs for combat air refueling mission

A maintenance Airman directs a KC-10 Extender from its parking area as the plane moves out for a combat air refueling mission during operations on the flightline at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia on Jan. 22, 2009. The KC-10, assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron of the

Photo essay: KC-10 refueler returns from combat mission

A KC-10 Extender comes in for a landing at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia after completing a combat air refueling mission Jan. 19, 2010. The KC-10 is one of the airframes in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility that provides air refueling capability to provide global reach for