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  • Software team finds new mission with C-5

    Now that the C-141 Starlifter has officially retired after 43 years of providing strategic global airlift, those who cared for it are left behind to find a new purpose. The 402nd Maintenance Group software support team is filling the void with a new workload -- the C-5 Galaxy. “It’s an engineer’s

  • "Spirit of Berlin" a hit with air show spectators

    "The Spirit of Berlin" proved a big hit both literally and figuratively during the 2006 Berlin Air Show.When spectators entered the C-17 Globemaster III through the crew entry door, the typical reaction was to stop, stare in awe at the cavernous interior, and say, "Oh, my gosh!""You got that all

  • AMC 'first responders' continue supporting humanitarian effort

    Members of the 818th Contingency Response Group/24th Air Expeditionary Group continue to handle hundreds of thousands of pounds of cargo each day as part of the earthquake recovery effort here. The unit is comprised primarily of members of the 621st Contingency Response Wing and the 305th Air

  • AMC commander captures Laureate Award

    Gen. John W. Handy, commander of U.S. Transportation Command and Air Mobility Command, was awarded the Government/Military Laureate Award April 5, for the U.S. Air Forces Aeromedical Evacuation System.The award is presented annually by Aviation Week and Space Technology magazine to honor individuals

  • AAFES gas prices stay competitive

    It seems that every week people have to dig a little deeper into their pockets after filling up at the pump.The Army Air Force Exchange Service wants you to know that they stay competitive with outside the gates gas prices striving to bring Department of Defense patrons the lowest prices possible

  • AMC announces Communications and Information Award winners

    Air Mobility Command recently announced the winners of the 2004 AMC Communications and Information Awards.The winners are:Lt. Gen. Harold W. Grant Award: 92nd Communications Squadron, Fairchild AFB, Wash.Maj. Gen. Harold M. McClelland Award: AMC CG, Scott AFBGen. Edwin W. Rawlings Team Award: C2

  • COMMENTARY: Dont get caught in the 'phishing' net

    Internet scammers are using a new method to coax unsuspecting victims into their nets.Phishing is an Internet e-mail scam that tricks individuals into revealing personal information, including Social Security numbers, bank account numbers and passwords."Phishers first steal a company's identity and

  • A/TA announces 2004 awards for air mobility excellence

    The Airlift/Tanker Association recently announced its 2004 award winners for excellence within the air mobility community.The association recognized 27 people in five categories. These Airmen will be honored at the annual A/TA convention in Dallas Oct. 29.The outstanding men and women recognized by

  • Airmans career recorded in collection

    An embroidered buccaneer against a background of blue, sewn proudly on the breast of a young Airman, sparked his interest.He wanted to know more. Where did it come from? What did it mean?As the Nellis AFB, Nev., Airman sought the story behind the 428th Fighter Squadrons patch, he discovered a

  • Airman donates $50,000 crown to help less fortunate

    It's said, "Diamonds are a girl's best friend." One McGuire Airman gave up her diamonds to help some new friends.Senior Airman Myriam Cubi-Vaca, 305th Operations Group information manager, has donated the diamond-studded $50,000 crown she won as Miss Ecuador International 2002 to two charitable