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Sept. 20, 2011
Mobility Air Forces provide wartime capability, humanitarian assistance

The same machines that deliver critical capabilities to U.S. joint forces have also proven their mettle in humanitarian missions, said the Air Mobility Command's top officer at the Air Force Association's 2011 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition here Sept. 19.This year, the command will
Sept. 15, 2011
Joint Base MDL pays tribute to 9/11

Army Support Activity-Dix here hosted a memorial ceremony Sept. 9 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Centers, the Pentagon and the lives lost on Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2001. More than 125 people filed into the Soldier's Chapel here to pay their respects to those
Sept. 15, 2011
Joint Base MDL security forces Airmen participate in 9/11 'March to Remember'

After more than two months and 2,100 miles of marching, a flight of security forces Airmen completed the Security Forces 9/11 Ruck March to Remember here Sept. 11. The last leg of their march began at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum and ended at Battery Park, where 2,796 flags covered the
Sept. 14, 2011
Making history as the inspector general revamps Air Force Inspection System

The 375th Air Mobility Wing at Scott AFB recently earned an overall grade of "excellent" during the command's first-ever Consolidated Unit Inspection (CUI) administered by the Headquarters Air Mobility Command Inspector General. "The 375th Air Mobility Wing is to be commended for their willingness
Sept. 12, 2011
Team Scott builds lasting memorial for 9/11 anniversary

Team Scott came together on the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 to dedicate a memorial that not only symbolizes the three places where so many lost their lives, but that also incorporates a piece of the World Trade Center in its design.The memorial consists of a planter that is shaped like the Pentagon
Sept. 8, 2011
Comprehensive Airman Fitness: Depression diagnoses' on Fairchild mirror rest of country

Depression was the number one diagnosis at the Fairchild clinic during April. And again in May.Depression was the second leading diagnosis for June. Those three months resulted in 830 patient appointments at the mental health clinic and family health. Not only does depression rank within the top 10
Sept. 1, 2011
Comprehensive Airman Fitness: EFMP families at Fairchild gain access to resources, events

More than a dozen helping agencies from Fairchild Air Force Base and the Spokane community reached out to 100 family members at the third annual Exceptional Family Member Program Information and Fun Fair at the Deel Community Center on Aug. .Outside giant bouncers and a game truck could be seen
Aug. 24, 2011
Reserve pilot spearheads Air Force's efforts to go green

Lt. Col. Stan Davis from the 317th Airlift Squadron was recognized Aug. 25 for his work introducing new approach and descent procedures here at Joint Base Charleston.The historic agreement between the Department of Defense and Federal Aviation Administration establishes procedures for pilots called
Aug. 23, 2011
Artists cover air mobility events, places for Air Force Art Program

In back-to-back trips, Air Mobility Command bases hosted visits by artists with the Air Force Art Program to have them document, and later recreate in their own "mind's eye," what they experienced with AMC people, planes and activities.In late-July, artists Paul Rendel of Milton, Del., and Scott
Aug. 18, 2011
Travis hospital rates high in inspection

A Health Services Inspection conducted by the Headquarters Air Force Inspection Agency, Directorate of Medical Operations has left the medical staff at David Grant Medical Center in high spirits. In addition to successfully passing a no-notice inspection, the 60th Medical Group also received full