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July 1, 2009
AFGLSC transforms Air Force supply chain

For more than a decade, Air Force supply chain leaders and their commercial industry peers have met with nearly identical objectives -- finding ways to enhance the Air Force supply chain to improve support to the warfighter. Recently, the Air Force Global Logistics Support Center, along with its
June 19, 2009
Airman selected as Thunderbird flight surgeon

When the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds" announced officer selections for the 2010 demonstration season, a Little Rock Air Force Base captain was just what the doctor ordered ... literally. Capt. (Dr.) Thomas Bowden, 62nd Airlift Squadron flight surgeon, was picked
June 11, 2009
618th TACC Flight Clearances initiative wins DOD recognition

The 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center here was awarded first prize for the best operational improvement initiative during the Department of Defense's Second Annual Continuous Process Improvement Symposium June 1 to 3 at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne, Va.All military branches were
June 3, 2009
Expeditionary Center commander discusses charter, college credit, the future

Celebrating two years since he took the reins of leadership here, Maj.Gen. Kip Self, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, has seen the center through many changes.General Self became the commander on May 24, 2007, and has never looked back. In his terms, "We don't dwell on the past, we
June 1, 2009
Vietnam the first 'tanker war'

Editor's note: This is the seventh article in a series of articles highlighting the history of aerial refueling and the important role aerial refueling has played in American military history.Air refueling played an important role throughout the air war over Southeast Asia. With distances of 7,100
May 28, 2009
AMC commander visits Incirlik Air Base

General Arthur J. Lichte, commander of Air Mobility Command, visited Airmen and toured facilities during a visit to Incirlik Air Base May 20-22.The visit was part of an 11-country tour inspecting air mobility operations across Europe and the Middle East, including a new North Atlantic Treaty
May 26, 2009
Airman overcomes cancer, continues to serve (and has a perfect PT score): Part 3

Editor's Note: This is the final part of a three-part series about an Airman's battle with cancer and how his commitment to faith, family and service helped him return to duty. To read parts one and two, click the link under the story photo section.Getting back to day-to-day duties (and acing the
May 12, 2009
Viking Challenge '09 breaks record as largest in event history

With 321 participants competing on 36 teams, Saturday's Viking Challenge 2009, was the largest in event history and was another successful fundraiser for the Travis Fisher House.Viking Challenge, the 12-hour relay event in which teams continuously moved -- running, jogging or walking -- took place
May 12, 2009
Charleston AFB welcomes new wing commander

Col. John Wood took command of the 437th Airlift Wing during a change of command ceremony here May 8.Colonel Wood, who was part of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force's Fellows Program at the Pentagon, officially assumed command of the 437th Airlift Wing from the outgoing wing commander, Col. John
May 11, 2009
Airman overcomes cancer, continues to serve (and has a perfect PT score): Part 2

Editor's Note: This is the second part of a three-part series about an Airman's battle with cancer and how his commitment to faith, family and service helped him return to duty. To read part one, click the link under the story photo section.Fighting for life ... literallySergeant Sanders flew to the

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