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May 25, 2011
Simulated “catastrophe” spotlights strength of mobility forces, national partnership

The scene at the Springfield-Branson National Airport last week seemed critical. Mobility Airmen, working alongside members of their sister services, joined civilian emergency responders to prepare dozens of badly-injured patients for aeromedical evacuation. Afterward, they carried the patients on
May 24, 2011
C-17 Globemaster IIIs in use for Global Medic 2011

For Global Medic 2011 at Fort Hunter-Liggett, Calif., the Air Force's C-17 Globemaster III airframe is one of the main pieces of equipment that is being utilized in possibly saving lives in the future.According to a report by Staff Sgt. Donald R. Allen of the 4th Combat Camera Squadron of March Air
May 20, 2011
Airmen, national agencies unite in 'saving' lives

A massive earthquake "struck" Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and other states along the New Madrid fault, causing more than 400,000 "victims" to fill up the disaster area's hospitals. As the news spreads of the disaster, Air Force engines begin to roar, medics suit up and the aeromedical mission is put
May 20, 2011
Little Rock's 189th Airlift Wing gains new commander

A former 50th Airlift Squadron pilot now commands the 189th Airlift Wing after a change of command ceremony May 22.Col. Steve Eggensperger assumed command from retiring Col. Jim Summers. Colonel Eggensperger was previously the 189th Operations Group commander and at one time a pilot in the 50th AS
May 18, 2011
Scott Airmen getting the most 'cluck for their buck'

Team Scott Airmen on meal cards have been temporarily receiving the military's basic allowance for subsistence, or BAS, as a result of renovations to the Scott dining facility. To help Airmen budget, the 375th Medical Group and the Scott AFB Airman and Family Readiness Center came out with a plan
May 18, 2011
Joint Base Charleston officials put focus on motorcycle safety

Joint Base Charleston's 628th Air Base Wing safety office offered their practical riders' motorcycle operation and mentorship training May 14 and 15.The training, held at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, or FLETC, pursuit training course, instructed more than 20 personnel on safety
May 17, 2011
Expeditionary airlift squadron inactivated at Joint Base Balad

The 777th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron celebrated their achievements May 6 during an official ceremony on the flightline here. The unit was inactivated May 15.More than 150 members attended the ceremony, including Brig. Gen. Kurt Neubauer, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Russell
May 16, 2011
Wall dedication honors former airlift squadron commander at Joint Base Lewis-McChord

The 8th Airlift Squadron at McChord Field of Joint Base Lewis-McChord has moved people and cargo across the world in giant C-17 Globemaster IIIs for more than 10 years now. Their pilots have flown to austere locations like Antarctica and ensured air and supply dominance in Iraq and Afghanistan. And
May 13, 2011
Legal assistance professionals save Fairchild Airmen thousands each year

If Fairchild's Total Force Airmen, retirees and their family members living across the Inland Northwest had to pay for the legal advice received and documents prepared for them last year, it would be more than $600,000. "People deal with their personal lives every day. When we're able to help a
May 12, 2011
'Hump' pilots mark 65th reunion at Joint Base Charleston

During World War II, they flew C-47 Skytrains and B-24 Liberators, providing supplies to Chinese soldiers fighting the Japanese after the Burma Road was shut down. Their aircraft were often loaded with 10,000 pounds of gasoline, food, ammunition and bombs. And they did all this flying across the