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  • Bright Star brings together coalition forces and Charleston C-17s

    Sixty Team Charleston Airmen recently participated in the oldest training exercise in the United States Central Command's Area of Responsibility aboard three Charleston C-17s. Bright Star 07, hosted by Egypt in cooperation with USCENTCOM and U.S. Army Central, was held in Cairo from Nov. 3 -19

  • Mobility commander gives thanks for mobility warriors

    Our nation has much to be thankful for when it pauses Thursday to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. As my wife, Chris, and I reflect on our long list of blessings, we are especially thankful for you and your families - the men and women of Air Mobility Command. You make a difference in people's

  • Travis Airman awarded William P. Parenteau Memorial Award

    A captain from the 15th Air Mobility Operations Squadron has been selected as the William A. Parenteau Memorial Award recipient for 2007. Capt. Jefferson DeBerry was presented the award during a ceremony in Washington D.C., Oct. 30. The award is given by the Air Traffic Control Association to an

  • Travis firefighters become four-time world champions

    Under the lights of the original Las Vegas strip, Travis firefighters captured a fourth consecutive Scott World Firefighter Combat Challenge here. In a time of 4 minutes, 37.89 seconds, the Travis team earned the right to keep their trophy another year. "It was amazing to win the most coveted,

  • Operation Maggie Migration: mission of mammoth proportions

    Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, and Travis AFB, Calif., took part in the transport of an unusual traveler Nov. 1 -- possibly their largest airlift passenger ever. Maggie the elephant arrived at Travis for a quick stop before being transported to her final destination at the Performing Animal Welfare Society,

  • Retired loadmaster highlights 60 years of airlift, tanker history

    With 30 years of Air Force experience and another 13 as a loadmaster for the aerospace industry, retired Chief Master Sgt. Bill Cannon presented a historical perspective of more than 60 years of airlift and tanker history at the 2007 Airlift/Tanker Association Convention, Oct. 27. Chief Cannon's

  • Air Mobility Command Supports Firefighting Efforts

    Since the Department of Defense response to the Southern California wildfires began, Air Mobility Command has played an important role, airlifting people and equipment to assist firefighting and recovery efforts in the region.  Air Mobility Command's 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center has moved

  • Military personnel, assets help to battle California fires

    Military personnel and assets are helping out in the most serious outbreak of wildfires in California in years. California National Guard and California-based active duty personnel are providing some of the muscle needed to contain the fires, which have driven more than 300,000 people from their

  • Providing Spiritual Strength, Honoring Airmen and Serving All

    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 families to pay tribute to the often unsung heroes of our military forces--our chaplains. Clergy Appreciation Month began in 1993 with an effort

  • Operation Deep Freeze main season underway

    Air operations in support of the 52nd Operation Deep Freeze main season are underway. A C-17 Globemaster III from the 62nd Airlift Wing, at McChord Air Force Base, Wash., completed three missions this past week from Christchurch, New Zealand, kicking off the 2007 to 2008 season for the 13th Air