The CENTCOM Deployment & Distribution Operation Center and the Afghanistan retrograde

The CENTCOM Deployment & Distribution Operation Center and the Afghanistan retrogradeFormer President Theodore Roosevelt stated "the best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do

62nd APS Airman named AMC SNCO of the Year

An Airman from the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron here was recently named Air Mobility Command's Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.Senior Master Sgt. Ernesto Rendon, 62nd APS air freight superintendent, was named the command's top senior NCO in an announcement made by AMC late last month. The

Teamwork, technology allows Kandahar C-130J AE crew to save a life

On the battlefield of northern Afghanistan in late March, an Air Force combat controller was shot by the enemy through the right thigh, opening up a large wound and fracturing his femur. The Airman was rushed to a hospital at Mazar-e Sharif, where he was operated on in an effort to save his leg and

Grand Forks AFB Airman named AMC's 2012 LRS Material Management Senior NCO of the Year

Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron acting superintendent, was recently named the 2012 LRS Material Management Senior NCO of the Year for Air Mobility Command.Howard's main duties entail advising his commander on material management policies and procedures,

CAF: Roller Derby league helps Airmen build Social Pillar

One may look at a group of women dressed in skating gear and think, "they're harmless." Armed with knee pads, helmets and mouthguards, when these ladies hit the hardwood floor of the rink, they are ready for war and out for blood.Roller derby is one of the fastest growing women's sport in the U.S.

Operation R&R: building family bonds, rewarding heroes

One Joint Base Charleston spouse, along with the help and support of the local community, is making a big difference by dedicating her free time to rewarding local heroes. Nikki Weeks, spouse of Capt. Shane Weeks, 16th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot (along with a team of sponsors, greeters and business

AF medic receives AFCAM

Senior Airman Daniel Shimanski, 436th Medical Operations Squadron emergency medical technician, was awarded the Air Force Combat Action Medal April 5, 2013, at the base theater on Dover Air Force Base, Del. The AFCAM recognizes any Air Force military member who has been under direct and hostile fire

Pope TACP Airmen participate in 24-hour run

Tactical Air Control Party Airmen stationed here participated in the second annual TACP Association's 24-hour worldwide run challenge at the Hedrick Stadium track, March 28-29. The challenge run started at 3 p.m. and culminated 24-hours later with a final lap group run and memorial push up drill,

Solano County, Travis team up for children

Members of Solano County and Travis Air Force Base united at the Solano County Board of Supervisors meeting in Fairfield April 2 for the presentation of a resolution recognizing April as Month of the Military Child.Month of the Military Child was established by the fifteenth Secretary of Defense

Joint Base Charleston personnel attend Military Appreciation night