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NEWS

  • AMC announces 2009 command media contest winners

    The winners of the 2009 Air Mobility Command Media Contest were announced Feb. 26. It's a program that recognizes our command's best journalists, photographers and broadcasters.Following are the winners:Print Journalist of the Year1st Place - Master Sgt. Scott Sturkol, Headquarters Air Mobility

  • AMC CRE increases, sustains airlift flow at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan

    AMC 615th Contingency Response Element Airmen recently deployed to Camp Bastion in Southern Afghanistan to increase airfield operations in direct support of U.S. Marines during the U.S. troop increase called for by President Obama to target the insurgency and secure key population centers."The 615th

  • AMC Outstanding Airmen of the Year celebrated April 8

    Air Mobility Command's Outstanding Airmen and First Sergeant of the Year banquet April 8 will recognize 12 finalists who represent the best of the best in AMC.During the banquet one Airman from each of three categories - Airman, NCO and Senior NCO - will be chosen to represent AMC during the Air

  • Scott Library named best in the Air Force

    The Scott Library's motto is "Something for Everyone."Where else could you go on base and find a CD or DVD, Internet-ready computers, children's story time and aids for Professional Military Education or school?Because of everything the library has to offer and more, the Library was named 2009 Air

  • On the home front: Husband takes on multi-parent role

    When people hear of a military member leaving a spouse behind for a deployment, they generally think of a wife staying behind. But 20 percent of the time it means the husband is the one left behind. Greg Henry is just one example of a military husband in that situation. Mr. Henry is married to Tech.

  • Flash media ban still in effect, cyber defense group softens mission impact

    Don't jump to conclusions. Thumb drives on Air Force computers are still a no-go. Although U.S. Strategic Command issued an order granting limited use of removable flash media devices under specific circumstances, flash media is still banned in the Air Force.Once an Air Force policy is created, the

  • Deployed JB MDL captain leads protocol efforts

    Whether it's Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Michael Mullen, or another distinguished visitor coming to see the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing in action, Capt. Sandra Byrum is making sure their visit goes as seamless as possible.Captain Byrum is the 380th

  • AMC Safety program captures top Air Force honors

    Air Mobility Command recently captured two significant Air Force-level safety awards, including the Secretary of the Air Force Safety Award (Category I) and the Col. Will L. Tubbs Memorial Award (Category I).Following the Air Force announcement, Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., commander of Air Mobility

  • Operation Teddy Bear brings comfort to Haitian children

    A group of Air Force firefighters, comprised of civil engineer Airmen from seven separate bases including Scott Air Force Base, have been serving in Haiti for more than a month, protecting airfield resources and serving alongside thousands of other international aid workers providing relief to the

  • AMC announces nominees for 2009 AF Aircrew Flight Equipment awards

    Air Mobility Command officials recently announced the command's nominees for the 2009 U.S. Air Force Outstanding Aircrew Flight Equipment awards."I am proud of all the nominees who share the distinction of being the best in their respective categories," said Maj. Gen. Brooks L. Bash, AMC Director of