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Aug. 30, 2010
618th Tanker Airlift Control Center redesignated as 618th Air and Space Operations Center (Tanker Airlift Control Center)

The 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center, Eighteenth Air Force's hub for worldwide airlift, air refueling and aeromedical evacuation, has been redesignated as the 618th Air and Space Operations Center (Tanker Airlift Control Center).The redesignation, effective today, is the result of Headquarters
Aug. 23, 2010
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Airmen respond to Pakistan humanitarian relief efforts

Active duty and Reserve aircrews assigned to the 62nd and 446th Airlift Wings departed McChord Field Aug. 23 for Pakistan humanitarian relief operations.The United States has responded immediately and generously to Pakistan's call for assistance following the tragic and devastating floods that
Aug. 23, 2010
New 314th leader sets pillars for Center of Excellence foundation

Five pillars will set the foundation for the C-130 Center of Excellence, its new commander said at his change-of-command ceremony Aug. 20."Mission--standards--partnerships--innovation--focus," said Col. Mark G. Czelusta, 314th Airlift Wing commander. "Let us continue to keep these five simple words
Aug. 23, 2010
Base uses oil to clean solvents

It's edible, though probably not tasty. It's easy to handle, fairly inexpensive, will last for years and will not harm humans, animals or the environment.The product is emulsified vegetable oil, or EVO, and it is one of several cutting-edge technologies the base's environmental restoration program
Aug. 20, 2010
Charleston airlift capabilities bring humanitarian aid to Pakistan

U.S. Forces have diligently responded to the call for aid from the Government of Pakistan in light of the tragic and devastating floods resulting from the country's overwhelming monsoon season. Team Charleston Airmen currently deployed to the 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Incirlik Air
Aug. 19, 2010
Mobility Airmen continue front-line action of Pakistan humanitarian aid effort

Since humanitarian relief efforts began for the Pakistan monsoon flooding in late July, mobility Airmen have continuously been on the front lines of providing support and delivering supplies, reports show.The U.S. Embassy to Pakistan reported Aug. 18 on the Air Forces Central Web site that to date,
Aug. 19, 2010
Charleston aerial port bridges gap to Afghanistan

Early August, rolling down miles of interstate highway from Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., shipments of uniquely buoyant military cargo are due for a pit stop in Charleston, S.C.The destination is the 437th Aerial Port Squadron - a transfer point between land and air-based travel. Trucks arrive, the port
Aug. 18, 2010
Single mom, deployed from Pope, flies through medevac deployment

Fathers, sons, mothers and daughters serve in the U.S. Air Force in a number of different specialties throughout Iraq and Afghanistan. For varied periods of time, typically ranging from four months to one year, military families are separated during deployments that come with wear of the Air Force
Aug. 16, 2010
Warm welcome: AMC Airmen support deployment return of military police brigade at Travis

Approximately 100 Soldiers returned stateside Aug. 10 after a year-long deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.The 49th Military Police Brigade, a California Army National Guard unit headquartered in nearby Fairfield, Calif., spent 365 days training the Iraqi police force.Hundreds
Aug. 13, 2010
Airman's best friend: Travis security forces use canines for patrol, detection, force protection

Throughout the ages, mankind has always found ways to expand the roles dogs play in society. Some dogs can lead the blind, while others are used to herd sheep. At Travis AFB, the 60th Security Forces Squadron relies on canine units to assist with a variety of important police details."There is no