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Sept. 24, 2010
Mobility Airmen help deliver more than 10 million pounds of aid to Pakistan

The U.S. State Department announced Sept. 24 that U.S. military aircraft, including aircraft flown by deployed Air Mobility Command Airmen, have surpassed delivering more than 10 million pounds of aid in support of Pakistan flood relief efforts."We are very glad to be able to assist the Government
Sept. 23, 2010
Scott AFB's suicide prevention field day showcases wingman concept

The 375th Air Mobility Wing highlighted the importance of the Wingman concept to prevent suicides during a day-long Suicide Prevention Field Day Sept. 23.Hosted by the Integrated Delivery System and highlighting Comprehensive Airman Fitness, the day focused on the ability of one person to save
Sept. 22, 2010
Comprehensive Airman Fitness: Command-wide youth summer camps aid military families

With school just starting in communities near many of the bases in Air Mobility Command, many of the youth in AMC's military families will most likely be able to write their essays on "what I did this summer" thanks to a host of youth summer camps held command-wide in 2010.AMC officials say the
Sept. 22, 2010
Airmen continue flow of nation-wide distribution of flood relief supplies in Pakistan

Three and a half weeks after their arrival in Pakistan, U.S. Airmen with the 621st Contingency Response Element continue to work in close partnership with the Pakistan government and military at Pakistan Air Force Base Chaklala to support the nationwide distribution of international aid to
Sept. 21, 2010
Servicemembers escort residents of Washington State Soldiers Home

Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., escorted residents of the Washington State Soldiers Home to the Puyallup Fair Sept. 15, giving the active duty members a chance to connect with veterans. "It is truly amazing to see the connection formed between the veterans
Sept. 20, 2010
Air Force presents Purple Heart, POW/MIA medal to family of World War II Soldier

The U.S. Air Force presented the Purple Heart award and the POW/MIA medal to the brothers of a World War II Soldier during a ceremony today attended by more than 200 people, military and civilian alike, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Army Private 1st Class John Lewis Ferguson, a hero to his family
Sept. 16, 2010
September blood drive at Scott 'best in years,' but still room for growth

During its monthly blood drive at Scott Sept. 14, the American Red Cross saw the highest turnout in recent years, garnering 134 pints of blood and 40 first-time donors.This is about 40 pints of blood more than the next highest blood donation amount and is double the amount of first-time donors the
Sept. 15, 2010
Golden Knights parachute team live the dream

At 12,500 feet above the earth, buildings, roads and even the enormous C-5 Galaxy aircraft sitting on the runway start to look like small specks.At that height seven members of the Army Golden Knights Parachute Gold Team prepare to jump. On hands and knees, precariously close to the edge of the
Sept. 14, 2010
Photo essay: A-10 performs at 2010 Airpower Over The Midwest Airshow

An aircrew of an A-10 Thunderbolt II held a pair of aerial demonstrations during the 2010 Airpower Over The Midwest Airshow on Sept. 11-12, 2010, at Scott AFB. According to its Air Force fact sheet, the A-10 Thunderbolt II has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is an
Sept. 14, 2010
McChord hosts first Joint Skies Seminar

Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing flight safety office, in conjunction with the Federal Aviation Administration, hosted the first Joint Skies Seminar Sept. 9 to share information and resources in an effort to ensure safer skies by bringing the Northwest aviation community together. "The Northwest

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