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  • Operation Deep Freeze main season begins

    The U.S. military recently kicked off the 2012-2013 season of Operation Deep Freeze, the Department of Defense's support of the U.S. Antarctic Program and the National Science Foundation. The operation began with C-17 Globemaster III operations Sept. 29 and will continue with LC-130 Hercules

  • McConnell AMC finalist for 2013 CINC Installation Excellence Award

    McConnell is Air Mobility Command's finalist for the 2013 Commander-in-Chief's Installation Excellence Award.As AMC's finalist, McConnell will go on to compete against nine other bases to earn the Air Force nod for the award.To compete for the award, a detailed report was submitted by each base in

  • 437th Airlift Wing honors its history

    Veterans from the 437th Troop Carrier Group, the predecessor of the 437th Operations Group, and their families, traveled from all corners of the United States to Charleston, S.C., for their final reunion Sept. 28, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. The 437th TCG, flying C-47 Skytrain transport

  • 'Wings Over McConnell' showcases Airmen

    McConnell Air Force Base opened its doors to the public for the the 2012 McConnell Open House and Air Show Sept. 29 and 30. The air show is designed to gather and enhance the public awareness of Air Force preparedness, demonstrate modern weapon systems and capabilities, promote positive community

  • Chastain gets 'Knighted'

    Amanda Chastain joined the black and gold U.S. Army Parachute Team, "The Golden Knights", as they "dropped in" for the Wings over McConnell Open House and Air Show.A banner year for Chastain, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron spouse, she was selected as the 2012 Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year

  • New Zealanders wowed by McChord airpower

    Thousands of New Zealanders visited the Christchurch International Airport for a chance to get a glimpse inside the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, which deployed to Christchurch, New Zealand from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Sep. 29 in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2012.Airmen

  • AMC commander joins JB MDL members to honor wounded warrior

    Gen. Ray Johns, Air Mobility Command commander, presented Staff Sgt. Brian Williams with a Purple Heart, the Air Force Combat Action Medal and a Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony at the Joint Base Theater here Sept. 28.The commander, who was visiting from AMC Headquarters at Scott Air Force Base,

  • Louisiana native helps bring service members home

    "Get seated as fast as possible, we have to fill this jet all the way up," said the loadmaster, giving directions to the passengers who had just entered the C-17 aircraft from Camp Bastian Airfield, Afghanistan.On this day, his passengers were more than 150 Marines who had been deployed for more

  • Sergeant named Illinois Innovative Blood Drive Coordinator

    The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center knew people at Scott Air Force Base were willing to donate blood, but the problem was getting access to a blood donating facility. The solution came in the form of Senior Master Sgt. Rebeca Gabel, base coordinator for MVRBC, who was presented the Illinois