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  • 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

  • 932nd AE Airmen participate in exercise with Army

    Six aeromedical evacuation Airmen from the 932nd Airlift Wing at Scott Air Force Base participated in a Joint Readiness Training Center exercise with the Army at Fort Polk, La., from Feb. 12 to 22.Capt. Rachelle Eckerman and 1st Lt. Corbin McCabe were two of the Airmen sent to serve as part of the

  • Spiritual leader speaks at Scott

    Rabbi Simon Jacobson spoke about "the power of prayer in these turbulent times" March 4 at the Scott Club. He was the keynote speaker at the base's National Prayer Luncheon.The rabbi's speech centered on the roots of equality and freedom, and the virtue of prayer."I'm just going to say a few words

  • 87th ABW celebrates first birthday in New Jersey

    JB MDL celebrates a milestone as March 3 marked the one-year anniversary since the 87th Air Base Wing was activated.Just over a year ago, the new wing stood up in a split from the 305th Air Mobility Wing, officially transferring the responsibility of providing installation-management to McGuire Air

  • AF firefighters in Haiti dig through rubble, protect airfield resources

    It's been just over a month since a team of Air Force firefighters arrived in Haiti on a mission to protect airfield resources and serve alongside thousands of other international aid workers providing relief to the country.During that time, they've made significant contributions to providing safe

  • Medical teams, volunteers help patients during weather-related delays

    As the East Coast was digging out of the largest snow falls in recent history, this seemingly East Coast concern happening hundreds of mile away afforded Scott AFB's Airmen and families an opportunity to come together and volunteer to help their fellow military family.With more than 20 inches of

  • Combat zone controllers 'critical link' in deployed wing ops

    In the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Command Post, five Airmen manage a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week mission supporting the only wing in U.S. Central Command with KC-10 Extender, U-2 Dragonlady, E-3 Sentry and RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft."We are that critical link in managing information for our

  • No time outs: McConnell members save a life

    With six minutes remaining on the game clock during of an intramural basketball game here Jan. 26, players and spectators expected to see hustling jump shots and free throws, not a referee lying on the ground.It was the longest game of Dwayne Lassiter's10-year career as a referee.However, luck was

  • 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

  • Command announces 2009 AMC Communication Excellence Awards

    Air Mobility Command Public Affairs recently announced the winners of the 2009 AMC Communication Excellence Awards. These annual awards recognize both organizations and individuals who have shown excellence in communication, outstanding achievement and innovation through Public Affairs, Band and