An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

NEWS

  • SECAF looks ahead at A/TA Convention

    The Air Force's senior civilian leader stressed the importance of the air mobility mission, specifying that air refueling capability is fundamental to the United States' power projection across the spectrum of conflict.Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley told the audience of more than 1,000

  • Air Mobility Command embraces culture of constant safety

    People are the focus of Air Mobility Command's efforts to improve safety and implement the Voluntary Protection Program, or VPP, across the command.VPP is well known in the private sector for helping employees take an active role to improve their workplace safety. VPP will shift the Air Force's

  • Air Force, industry leaders share best-practices to encourage 'lean'

    Air Force senior leaders got a lesson in Air Force Smart Operations during a two-day class with university and industry officials in Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 28 and 29. The commanders of Air Mobility Command and Air Combat Command, along with 18 general officers and chief master sergeants, attended the

  • Expeditionary Center adding 'SPICE'' to its curriculum

    In February 2009, the SPICE, or Small Package Initial Communications Element, Course will begin a 25-day training regimen for select Airmen at the Mobility Operations School.Students will learn about SPICE, a system that delivers regular and secure electronic mail and secure/non-secure voice

  • Center serves as hub for air mobility operations

    There is more to flying a mission than just hopping on the aircraft and cranking the engines. Air Mobility Command's 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center here is the nexus for the global air mission for the U.S. military."We plan missions, resource the crews and the aircraft, task the missions to the

  • DOD civilian drops 120 pounds with Air Force's help

    Tipping the scale at 365 pounds, a 5-foot-10-inch male joined the Air Force in 2003 ... as a civilian employee.Five years and 120 pounds later, he now checks in at 245 pounds thanks to the Air Force for helping make his weight loss successful.Dominick Ward, who is a civilian pickup and delivery

  • 3 decades of safety, loving every minute of it

    He's dedicated the past 30 years to keeping servicemembers and their families safe. His hard work, commitment and passion about safety prove he loves what he does. His nationally and internationally recognized awards from his peers, Air Mobility Command and the Air Force prove he's great at doing

  • Expeditionary Center lieutenant earns Bronze Star

    For most of 2007, 1st Lt. Eric Snelgrove was deployed to Iraq, but not just any part of Iraq. He was in northern Iraq as the fusion cell officer in charge at a U.S. Army forward operating base. His work there with special forces was significant and the Army noticed by awarding him the Bronze Star.

  • Ministering to those who minister to us

    October is Clergy Appreciation Month, and as the commander for Air Mobility Command I want to take this opportunity to encourage AMC Airmen, civilians and their families to minister to those who minister to us. They are the often unsung heroes of our military forces whose courage and strength