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  • CMSAF Cody shares insights, answers questions

    While visiting Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, during Air Mobility Command's Total Force PHOENIX Rally May 9-10, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody sat down with the 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs staff to share his thoughts on military spouses, the AMC mission, and the

  • Dedicated crew chiefs maintain KC-135s

    The 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, have teamed up as part of a new total force integration program to improve maintenance on KC-135 Stratotankers.The Dedicated Crew Chief program matches a team of Airmen to aircraft

  • Below Bingo: KC-135 remains in fight

    Flying through mountains in Afghanistan, a KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew found themselves low on fuel when they were unexpectedly requested to refuel a close air support aircraft sent after a high-level enemy leader on the ground.Answering the call to refuel the fight, the aircrew gave the aircraft as

  • Contingency response wing takes on Road Warrior exercise

    As UH-1N Huey helicopters circle overhead patrolling the area in support of convoy operations, Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing use the terrain as camouflage in preparation for an ambush to try and take a high-value asset.The 621st CRW played the opposing force, where they acted as

  • AMC commander releases Rapid Global Mobility Vision

    In order to establish a common understanding of mobility's direction to 2035, the Air Mobility Command commander recently released his Rapid Global Mobility Vision."This vision is essential to Mobility Airmen as it is the framework and foundation guiding us into the future," said Gen. Carlton D.

  • AMC to kick off Critical Days of Summer

    The Air Force will launch its annual Critical Days of Summer campaign May 27, 2016, with the theme "Decisions Matter," in response to a typical spike in accidents, injuries and deaths during the summer months. Last year, 14 Air Force members lost their lives during the campaign. Two of those deaths

  • Dover entomologists help curb the spread of Zika

    Entomologists from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, have been at the forefront of the Air Force when it comes to treating aircraft for various insects, rodents and diseases.Recently, they added a new specialty to their list.After one European country has responded to the ongoing Zika virus epidemic,

  • Group commander hands over the keys, saves bucks

    The 22nd Mission Support Group commander at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, turned in the keys to his government vehicle to save the Air Force money, May 10, 2016.Air Force Logistics Headquarters is pushing for initiatives to make cuts to save money, and Col. Matthew Benivegna, 22nd MSG commander,

  • Airman receives Honolulu Fire Department's highest honor

    On May 5, 2016, a 735th Air Mobility Squadron Airman, was awarded Honolulu Fire Department's highest honor.Staff Sgt. Brett Kiser received the Medal of Valor for his selfless act of bravery when he rescued his neighbors from their burning apartment.The Medal of Valor is given to individuals who have

  • Fairchild civil engineers hold multi-agency aircraft response exercise

    The 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron held a simulated aircraft crash and structure fire training exercise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 11, 2016.The training involved multiple 92nd CES agencies, including members from the Fire Department, Emergency Management, Environmental and Explosive