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  • BRAC recommendations could impact AMC bases; some more than others

    When the secretary of defense released the Department of Defenses Base Realignment and Closure recommendations May 13, only one Air Mobility Command base came out unchanged.As it stands, if the recommendations are implemented, Travis AFB, Calif., will stand alone as the only AMC base not affected

  • AMC reduces budget to free funds for war

    The Air Force is experiencing a $3 billion deficit in its 2005 fiscal year operations and maintenance budget, and Air Mobility Command has taken numerous actions across the command to implement the Air Force Chief of Staffs direction to slow down peacetime expenditures to free up funds for the

  • AMC commander captures Laureate Award

    Gen. John W. Handy, commander of U.S. Transportation Command and Air Mobility Command, was awarded the Government/Military Laureate Award April 5, for the U.S. Air Forces Aeromedical Evacuation System.The award is presented annually by Aviation Week and Space Technology magazine to honor individuals

  • AMC announces senior officer retirement, assignments

    Air Mobility Command officials recently announced the following senior officer retirement and assignments:Senior officer retirement:Col. Janet M. Walker, flight commander, Family Practice Residency Program and Clinic, 60th Medical Operations Squadron, Travis AFB, Calif., will retire in

  • AMC leaders describe significance of CRWs

    According to the commander of Air Mobility Command, the recent standup of Contingency Response Wings at McGuire AFB, N.J., and Travis AFB, Calif., will help shape and manage AMC's contributions to the nations future warfighting capabilities.Gen. John W. Handy, commander of AMC and U.S.

  • AMC names 2004 Fire Protection award winners

    The 2004 Air Mobility Command Fire Protection of the Year award winners were announced April 14. The winners are:Military Fire Officer of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Richard Galtieri of the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, Fairchild AFB, Wash. Sergeant Galtieri distinguished himself by providing emergency

  • Air mobility Airmen praised by Air Force leaders

    To fight the Global War on Terrorism successfully, it takes everything from ground forces and fighter planes to the U.S. Air Force’s air mobility capabilities. The military needs airlift and tankers to deliver everything from those ground forces and fuel to weapons and

  • Command's top Airmen share professional, personal achievements

    During a banquet here April 14, the commander of Air Mobility Command announced the command's four nominees for the Air Force 12 Outstanding Airmen and First Sergeant of the Year competition for 2005.The AMC nominees in their respective category are:Staff Sgt. Terrence A. Raybon (Airman), a medical

  • AMCs Personnel Directorate reorganizes to improve warfighter support

    Effective April 4, the Headquarters Air Mobility Command Personnel Directorate, otherwise known as AMC/A1, reorganized with an emphasis on improving support to todays warfighters.The decision to change came after the Air Force director of personnel announced a vision to develop a new major command

  • AAFES gas prices stay competitive

    It seems that every week people have to dig a little deeper into their pockets after filling up at the pump.The Army Air Force Exchange Service wants you to know that they stay competitive with outside the gates gas prices striving to bring Department of Defense patrons the lowest prices possible