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May 23, 2019
Eyes Above the Horizon inspires students

Over 65 students from Jim Ned, Wylie, Abilene and Clyde independent school districts, ROTC and Civil Air Patrol participated in the Eyes Above the Horizon outreach event at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 18.Eyes Above the Horizon is an opportunity for children from traditionally under-represented
May 23, 2019
U.S. Transportation Command and National Defense Transportation Association collaborate to conduct annual, world-class logistics forum

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Occurring October 7 to 10, 2019, at St. Louis Union Station, St. Louis, Missouri, the National Defense Transportation Association – U.S. Transportation Command Fall Meeting, has become the premier forum for U.S. military, government, and industry logisticians to learn
May 23, 2019
Standardizing wingmanship: 19th MXS PMEL

Every day, Airmen use different tools for their job. A torque wrench is used on the flight line to fix an aircraft. A tape measure is used to measure the waist of an Airman taking a physical training test. Airmen train with gas masks which prevent the inhalation of harmful nerve, chemical and
May 22, 2019
Professional Loadmaster Association (PLA) 2018 Loadmaster of the Year Award

Tech Sgt. Wayne P. Smith from the 618th AOC Current Operations directorate at Scott AFB, Ill was named the 2018 Loadmaster of the Year by the Professional Loadmaster Association (PLA). The award is named after Chief Master Sergeant (Ret) William Cannon who was a Loadmaster for 30 years, instrumental
May 22, 2019
AMC expands junior officer force development program

Air Mobility Command officials announced today an expansion of Phoenix Horizon, the command’s company grade officer leadership and force development program.
May 16, 2019
AMC civic leaders go to basic training

Air Mobility Command civic leaders toured the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 1-3 as guests of Gen. Maryanne Miller, AMC commander.
May 15, 2019
Air Force to pay up to $500 for spouse occupational license transfer during PCS

The Air Force announced the spouse re-licensure reimbursement program, May 15, which would provide financial relief up to $500 to Airmen whose spouses must obtain state occupational relicensures or recertifications during a permanent change of station or assignment across state lines.
May 15, 2019
New website allows Airmen to schedule their own fitness tests

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- The 375th Force Support Squadron launches a new web-based program that allows Airmen to schedule their own fitness tests starting May 15.Units can also reserve rooms for unit-led fitness testing, and the site will prevent overscheduling, which leads to testers being
May 15, 2019
Little Rock AFB Community Council wins Abilene Trophy

The Abilene Chamber of Commerce officially presented the Little Rock Air Force Base Community Council with the 2018 annual Air Mobility Command Community Support Award, known as the Abilene Trophy, at a ceremony on Little Rock AFB, May 14, 2019.The Abilene Trophy was established in 1999 to recognize
May 14, 2019
Year of Defender sharpens spear of defender

Security Forces is the largest enlisted career field in the Air Force with 38,000 defenders spanning 120 bases. In order to better care for these Airmen and ensure they have everything they need to complete their mission, 2019 was declared – Year of the Defender – by top Air Force officials. During

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