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  • Active-duty C-141s retired; chapter in global air mobility closes

    In his 1961 State of the Union Address, President John F. Kennedy set as the top immediate defense priority prompt attention to increase Americas airlift capability. He said, Obtaining additional air transport mobility -- and obtaining it now -- will better assure the ability of our conventional

  • Airman becomes 'Met for a Day'

    -- One McGuire airman traded in his flight suit for a Mets uniform Tuesday and became an honorary member of the New York Mets for a day.Senior Airman Chardo Richardson, 32nd Air Refueling Squadron, shadowed Mets left-handed pitcher Al Leiter, in the second part of a job swap organized by the Air

  • Battlelab improves inflight patient care

    After extensive research and two concept demonstrations, the Air Mobility Battlelab here resolved a significant aircraft cabin lighting deficiency in aeromedical evacuation aircraft."This new system will radically improve KC-135 cargo compartment lighting and greatly facilitate treatment of patients

  • Trading places: 200 leave, 200 return

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  • Deployed AMC first sergeant shows the way

    Merlin the Magician was King Arthur's most trusted counselor, offering insight about the subjects of Camelot to help guide the king and make the kingdom prosperous. He served the people, and occasionally used magic to help those in need and protect the realm.In today's Air Force the first sergeant