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Sept. 25, 2007
AMC's command chief shares thoughts on enlisted leadership, expeditionary skills

Air Mobility Command's continuing support for the Global War on Terrorism as well as the Air Force's 60th anniversary were up for discussion with Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Barron Jr., AMC's command chief master sergeant, during his visit to the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center Sept. 18. Chief
Sept. 21, 2007
U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center: After one year, Phoenix Warrior course soaring high

The U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center's 421st Combat Training Squadron has finished its first year of teaching the Phoenix Warrior Training Course, and all signs point to the fact it is helping prepare security forces for their wartime mission. "Phoenix Warrior, from inception, has evolved to meet
Sept. 20, 2007
Dover nurse selected for national civic outreach program

A medical nurse practitioner from the 436th Medical Dental Operations Squadron was selected to participate in the national civic outreach program, "'Why We Serve." Maj. Marcia Potter was one of four Air Force nominees for the Department of Defense program. Major Potter previously served as a
Sept. 15, 2007
Travis team has a ball

More than 1,200 Airmen, their families and local community members witnessed an extra special performance Friday night as part of the base' s Air Force 60th Anniversary Ball. The special performance came from the guest speaker Mr. Jay Leno, host of The Tonight Show, who came to show his appreciation
Sept. 5, 2007
Alternative fuel research: C-17 tests to follow B-52 certification

As the Air Force worked to certify the B-52H Stratofortress for using an alternative fuel mix, AMC's chief scientist saw his role in reviewing test data as a small one. Now, Dr. Don Erbschloe has turned his attention to tests later this year for certifying Air Force C-17 aircraft to use the fuel
Sept. 4, 2007
16th Airlift Squadron returns home safely

More than 117 Airmen from the 16th Airlift Squadron returned Monday afternoon from a 123-day deployment to Southwest Asia as part of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Joint Task Force Horn of Africa. The 16 AS Lions were deployed as the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron from May to
Aug. 24, 2007
Operation Deep Freeze 2007-08 begins

Operation Deep Freeze 2007-08 winter flights began Aug. 20 ending more than five months of isolation for the research station as the first C-17 Globemaster III delivered passengers and cargo to McMurdo Station, Antarctica.Landing 15 miles from McMurdo Station at Pegasus Runway, the C-17s will carry
Aug. 23, 2007
Airmen from all around world join at Air Force Sergeant Association Conference

The Air Force Sergeants Association in Orlando, Fla., met to discuss issues Airmen are facing in the Air Force for a week starting Aug. 19. "Air Force professional organizations are important to Air Force people and the mission," said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley. "These
Aug. 22, 2007
Team Charleston receives award for helping local school

Team Charleston's was presented an award by Charleston County Wednesday for stepping up and volunteering more than 500 hours to help the students of a local school improve their basic studies and behavior. During the 2006 school year, Hunley Park Elementary asked the base for volunteers to come help
Aug. 20, 2007
Peru earthquake relief

Approximately 30 Soldiers and Airmen departed here Aug. 17 in support of relief efforts following the Aug. 15 earthquake near Lima, Peru.The task force, composed of a Mobile Surgery Team, communications specialists and a small security detail, departed the base aboard a C-130J assigned to the