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  • McConnell AFB adds new dimension to crime prevention

    Security forces at McConnell AFB have added a new dimension to crime prevention in base housing.No, the base isnt using high-tech gizmos costing thousands of dollars. Instead, base officials have turned to the common bicycle, operated by security forces volunteers.We use volunteers to save our

  • Employees share memories of the Herculean aircraft

    On Aug. 23, 1954, the first C-130 prototype made its maiden flight from Burbank, Calif., to Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. That one short journey has led to half a century of Herculean efforts that the Robins’ work force is proud to be a part of. Keeping the mighty birds in

  • Air Mobility Command, AFA sponsor Industry Day 2004

    Air Mobility Command and the Air Force Association are sponsoring the fourth annual AMC Industry Day Sep 1 and 2 at Scott AFB. Through Industry Day 2004, command representatives will provide information on AMC’s strategic roadmap to industry and academia in a

  • Deputy Secretary of Defense visits McChord

    An audience of more than 800 Airmen and Soldiers took part in a unique question-and-answer session with one of the nation’s top military leaders here July 23. Dr. Paul Wolfowitz, deputy secretary of defense, held a town hall meeting with Airmen from McChord, Soldiers from

  • Air Mobility Command announces dates for Rodeo 2005

    Rodeo 2005, Air Mobility Commands premier international mobility competition, will take place June 19 through 24 at McChord Air Force Base, Wash. The competition focuses on readiness, and features airdrops, air refueling, special tactics and other events showcasing security forces, aerial port,

  • Air Force cyclists continue RAGBRAI legacy for 10th year

    For the 10th year, Air Force cyclists will take to their bikes for the Des Moines Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. RAGBRAI XXXII will take place July 25 through 31, covering about 500 miles through the middle of the state. The “Team Air Force” legacy began in

  • Twin sisters assume command of AMC squadrons

    Twin sisters, Majors Shawna O’Brien and Dawn Keasley, assumed command of two Air Mobility Command mission support squadrons July 1. Major O’Brien took command of the 319th Mission Support Squadron at Grand Forks AFB, N.D., and her sister, Major Keasley, took command of the

  • Safety a priority during Independence Day celebrations

    Nearly everyone has an exciting story to tell about a time they saw fireworks during past Fourth of July celebrations. The spectacular lights shooting across the night sky and the loud explosions reverberating through the quiet night brought smiles to spectators faces. Some however, have a