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  • McGuire Airmen show there's no place like home

    Many military members have reasons for choosing the base or region they are stationed. For five McGuire Airmen who hail from the same hometown, a base close to home seemed like the right choice.Who knew they would end up at McGuire AFB at the same time and in the same unit?Staff Sgt. Joseph Maneen,

  • Air Force spouses receive deserved recognition

    The Air Force unveiled a new program Nov. 8 to show appreciation for and recognize those who support Airmen around the world its spouses.The Air Force Spouse Pin a blue star cradled in the Air Force symbol is a contemporary adaptation of a wartime tradition. Beginning with World War I, families

  • Wingman Day ensuring AMC takes care of its own

    In fiscal year 2004 the Air Force lost 57 of its own to suicide, a 92 percent increase over the previous fiscal year.During the 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign, Air Mobility Command experienced its highest death toll ever, six military personnel and one civilian employee.For these

  • New AMC delivery process speeds shipments to troops

    A new Air Mobility Command program -- dubbed "Pure Pallet" -- is simplifying and speeding up airlift shipments into the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility.According to AMC officials, the Pure Pallet program involves building and shipping individual aircraft pallets with cargo for a single

  • USTRANSCOM, AMC commander: 'It takes a team'

    When the four-star commander of Air Mobility Command and U.S. Transportation Command addressed the 36th annual Airlift/Tanker Association convention here Oct. 30, he spoke of modernizing equipment, but his primary focus was on people.Why am I here? One big reason to thank each and every one of you

  • CMSAF gives mobility troops top perspective

    Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Gerald R. Murray Oct. 29 addressed hundreds of troops attending the 2004 Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium, an event he has been unable to attend in years past.The 14th chief master sergeant of the Air Force took the opportunity to give his perspective on

  • AMC logistics director highlights successes, challenges

    The Air Mobility Command director of logistics discussed current careerfield topics with more than 250 Airmen during his seminar as part of the Airlift/Tanker Association convention here Oct. 29.Brig. Gen. Loren Reno cited loggie success stories in generating more mobility assets for current

  • General Myers praises troops, addresses concerns during A/TA convention

    Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Richard B. Myers addressed this years Airlift/Tanker Association convention here Oct. 29 with one main goal in mind.I wanted to look you in the eye and tell you how important you are to this great country of ours you are our future, he said. Thank you for

  • A/TA announces 2004 awards for air mobility excellence

    The Airlift/Tanker Association recently announced its 2004 award winners for excellence within the air mobility community.The association recognized 27 people in five categories. These Airmen will be honored at the annual A/TA convention in Dallas Oct. 29.The outstanding men and women recognized by

  • Grand Forks Airman one of the newest Americans

    As night falls over the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk, U.S. Army and Air Force personnel wrap up another day in the continuing mission to stabilize the war-torn country. Airman 1st Class Doris Ochoa-Parra calls her mom from the morale tent inside the American