AMC central to historic troop rotation

The Department of Defense has challenged Air Mobility Command to play a central role in the Southwest Asia troop rotation by moving 250,000 troops in 60 days. It's roughly the equivalent of the number of passengers who can be seated in 720 wide-body commercial aircraft, or the population of the city

AMC commander presents medals to Travis aircrew

Following a whirlwind 12-day tour of bases and ports throughout the Pacific, Gen. John W. Handy, commander of U.S. Transportation Command and Air Mobility Command visited here March 5.During a commander's call, General Handy formally recognized the outstanding efforts of a Travis aircrew for safely

New York fireworks to dance to Air Force band music

When the fireworks blaze in the night sky during the nation's largest Independence Day celebration, they will dance, shimmer and boom to music from the U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America.The organizers of Macy's 28th Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular in New York City asked the band to

Air Force Portal -- a new standard for Web access

Air Mobility Command kicked off its Air Force Portal registration campaign March 1. The two month-long campaign is a command-wide effort to have all AMC personnel register for an Air Force Portal account by April 30.Today's Air Force Portal isn't what AMC personnel may have experienced in the past.

Leaders here recently gathered for a look into Dover AFB's future, to see how the base will need to change and adapt to meet new security and mission requirements.Among those putting predictions into building plans and funding requirements were Col. John I. Pray Jr., 436th Airlift Wing commander;

Dover maintainer cashes in on award winning idea

A Dover reservist is $10,000 richer thanks to a suggestion that will save the Air Force millions of dollars each year.Master Sgt. Andrew Calvello, an aircraft engine mechanic supervisor with the 512th Component Maintenance Squadron, submitted the idea through the Innovative Development through

Five generations keep proud tradition alive

His life was spent fighting for freedom; his own freedom and the freedom of a country not yet born.Not only did he give his life in prelude to revolution from a tyrannical king, he left a legacy that continues to serve this country's continuous fight to preserve freedom at home and abroad. And one

AMC commander thanks staff for success, looks to future

The commander of U.S. Transportation Command and Air Mobility Command brought a message of thanks and a glimpse of the future to his AMC staff at a recent special town hall meeting.Gen. John W. Handy led off by thanking his team for "making mobility happen" in support of the Global War on

AMC sergeant serves in war against terrorism

It takes millions of people and parts to accomplish a successful Air Force mission. One Air Mobility Command sergeant manages $161 million in aircraft parts to keep B-1 Lancer pilots flying in the war against terrorism.Senior Master Sgt. Jeff Shanahan kissed his family goodbye for the holidays when

Charleston trains Navy's 'Rocky' to become contender

In the 1980's Rocky Balboa knocked out many contenders. At Charleston a new Rocky is poised to arise and become victorious in 2004. The 437th Security Forces canine unit is assisting the Charleston Naval Weapons Station in developing a kennel program. The Charleston AFB