Team Charleston test platform for new all-electric vehicle

Over the next six months the four newest members of Team Charleston can be seen zipping across the base's roads, doing their part to combat the Global War on Terrorism. They are the Miles ZX40 and ZX40s -- Department of Transportation certified all-electric, zero-pollution low-speed vehicles. They

Former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force visits Travis

The fifth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force visited Travis recently. Chief Robert Gaylor's (retired) arrival here May 2 was part of his annual tour of bases he takes to speak to Airmen. Chief Gaylor spoke about his decision to join the Air Force, how he feels about today's Airmen and words of

Airman wins Air Force Enlisted IMA of the Year

The Travis Individual Mobilization Augmentee of the Year awards were announced recently naming a Travis Airman the Enlisted IMA of the Year. Special Agent Denny Wood, Air Force Office of Special Investigations special agent, won in the enlisted category of the award. The award is earned through an

92nd Services Squadron food operation named best in the Air Force

In February, Fairchild welcomed the Air Force Hennessy Evaluation Team for the fifth time in 12 years. In the past 12 years, Fairchild has won the John L. Hennessy trophy at the Air Mobility Command level six times, and for the first time this year at Air Force level. At the start of a meticulous,

Force Development Roadshow cruises into Fairchild

The Force Development Roadshow from Air Mobility Command Headquarters at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., discussed current Air Force issues during two briefings Friday in the base theater here. The first briefing was for enlisted Airmen. Chief Master Sgt. Marcus Hadeed, AMC's chief of Airman

ACST requirement enhances Expeditionary Airmen Concept

Air Mobility Command's Expeditionary Airmen Concept is advancing a new destiny for tomorrow's Airmen today. Aerospace Expeditionary Force operations, developed in the late 90s, successfully supported our garrison force. However, the non-linear threat of the contingency environment puts our Airmen in

Spokane community named best in AMC

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. - On behalf of the City of Spokane and Greater Spokane Incorporated, Col. Scott Hanson, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, received notification of Spokane's selection as the 2006 Abilene Trophy winner, during Phoenix Rally at MacDill AFB, Fla., April 12, 2007. The

Spokane community named best in AMC

Air National Guard crew flies its 1st C-5 to Djibouti

The C-5 Galaxy's red-striped tail cut across the African sky April 10, flying a first for one Air National Guard unit. The West Virginia Air National Guard's 167th Airlift Wing, recently gaining the Galaxy, flew the massive airframe to Djibouti to deliver two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters and

Brig Gen Rew: Fairchild wing, tenant relationship 'very strong'

As the Air Force moves into the future of air power, Airmen are witnessing a constant increase in technological capabilities, heightened deployment schedules and a growing number of joint-force operations. This week, a visiting wing commander said Airmen at Fairchild are clearly ready for the