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  • Forest Service repositions MAFFS aircraft to Arizona

    The U.S. Forest Service, through the National Interagency Fire Center here, has directed the repositioning of military Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System aircraft from Colorado Springs, Colo., to Mesa, Ariz. "The weather and progress on the ground have helped us in the Four Corners region." said

  • Dyess leads JOAX, sets world record

    Members from Team Dyess flew to Pope Field, N. C., June 19, 2013, in support of Joint Operational Access Exercise 13-03.JOAX is a 12-day combined military training exercise designed to prepare Airmen and Soldiers to respond to worldwide crises and contingencies."This was the largest JOAX since

  • Military families enjoy Freedom Fest 2013

    Military dependents enjoy a fireworks show June 28, during the 2013 Freedom Fest at Marrington Plantation at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. Nearly 1,500 Airmen, Sailors, civilians and their families attended the celebration which included food, drinks, festival rides, music and

  • Port Dawgs ship help

    The 60th Aerial Port Squadron recently shipped more than 14,000 pounds of donated humanitarian relief supplies to Afghanistan as part of a Denton Program shipment.The Denton Program's objective is to put the empty space on U.S. military transport to good use by providing humanitarian relief

  • Through Airmen's eyes: Supporting the military through racing

    On April 27, 2012, Chaplain (Col.) Steven West went to Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., to speak about ministry; he left with a plan to change the world. The chaplain left his office at the 633rd Air Base Wing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., to meet with Dell Hamilton, a partner

  • AMC personnel will find maps at new web address

    Military personnel can now access Air Mobility Command maps at a new, easy-to-remember location: https://AMC.maps.us.af.mil.CAC card holders may use the site to search AMC bases for everything from buildings to aircraft location and to create customized maps to match a mission need. The maps,

  • International military academy students visit New Jersey area

    The 621st Contingency Response Wing welcomed foreign military students for a closer look at its air mobility support operations here, June 26 to 27.Lieutenant Gen. Francois Hendrickx, Belgian director of military education, and 34 students from the advanced staff course at the Royal Military Academy

  • Civic leaders get 'up close' look at maintenance

    More than 35 civic leaders from across Washington state got an 'up close' look at the 92nd Maintenance Group during a tour on June 25.They were here as part of the Honorary Commanders & Eagles program that is designed to bring together Fairchild Air Force Base leaders with Spokane and surrounding

  • MacDill pooch in running for 'Hero Dog'

    The catch phrase "man's best friend" takes a whole new meaning when it's applied to one dog in particular: MacDill Air Force Base military working dog Eddie.Recently, MWD Eddie and his handler at the time, Staff Sgt. Shannon Hutto, 6th Security Forces Squadron K-9 trainer, have been getting national

  • Joint forces provide base security

    The Friday-morning rush hour traffic moved smoothly through the McGuire Gate, as members of the 87th Security Forces Squadron and Army Reserve Military Police checked the ID cards of the service members and civilians reporting for work June 14, 2013, here.Approximately 45 reserve Soldiers performing