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June 18, 2019
Airman owns mistake, recovers from Article 15, becomes shining example

You’re sitting in front of your commander about to receive an Article 15.Panic sets in as you ask yourself, “Is my career over?”Spoiler alert: Not necessarily.Airman 1st Class Mary Kapuscinski, 7th Operations Support Squadron meteorologist, was recently recognized for an act that could have saved
June 18, 2019
What are the odds? Identical twins journey through life, career together

It’s rare -- traveling through life as an individual, but also sharing that journey with someone who shares the same DNA.What is also rare is for that journey through life to be so similar that even when the odds are against being together, the world has its ways.Brothers Nathan and Nicholas Lathers
June 18, 2019
Dyess military spouse receives re-licensure reimbursement through new Air Force program

Many military spouses put their careers on hold as they follow their military spouses’ careers, supporting them through life changes and permanent change of station moves around the world. With a new location every few years, spouses can have a difficult time maintaining employment and professional
June 17, 2019
KC-46A Pegasus debuts at International Paris Air Show

The U.S. Air Force’s newest weapons system made its international trade show debut June 17, when the KC-46 Pegasus arrived at the International Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, France.
June 17, 2019
AMC Phoenix Spark Tank establishes new submission guidance

Calling all innovators! This year’s Air Mobility Command Phoenix Spark Tank has rolled out a new way for AMC Airmen to submit inventive ideas.
June 16, 2019
18th AF highlights Fairchild’s future, role in worldwide mission

Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Chris Simpson, command chief, spent May 20-23 at Fairchild immersing with the Airmen who run the world’s largest air refueling wing. They highlighted where 2019 and beyond will take Team Fairchild.
June 14, 2019
Mobility Guardian evolves to move mobility enterprise forward

Scott Air Force Base, Ill. -- The Final Planning Conference in preparation for Air Mobility Command’s premier, large-scale mobility exercise, Mobility Guardian 2019, concluded June 14 at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.Mobility Guardian is scheduled to take place Sept. 8 – 28 and provides a realistic
June 14, 2019
Kross honored at Scott’s ATA Walk of Fame

The Airlift/Tanker Association honored retired Gen. Walter Kross, former Air Mobility Command and United States Transportation Command commander, during an unveiling ceremony June 14 at its Walk of Fame here. Kross was the 30th Airman presented with either a bust or medallion at the location, which
June 14, 2019
CCAF sets end date for Professional Manager Certification

The program termination comes after the Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line has 31 civilian industry leadership and management professional certifications available to senior noncommissioned officers.
June 14, 2019
The 87th CES fire department proves to be the best

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- The 87th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department won the 2018 Department of Defense Annual Fire and Emergency Services Award for being the best large fire department.This award is given to departments with outstanding contributions to the installation,