EC commander visits 621 CRW

Coming just a week after his command assumed administrative control, the commander of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center visited the 621st Contingency Response Wing here March 28. Maj. Gen. Bill Bender spent an entire day with the CRW to discuss administrative and transformation concerns faced

Spokane community members visit base, experience mission first-hand

A group of seven members of the Spokane community visited here March 28 to experience the 92nd Air Refueling Wing's mission first-hand."The purpose of flights like what [these community members] experienced is educational," said Col. Paul Guemmer, 92nd ARW commander. "In doing so, we share with our

AMC Barista Photo Essay

St. Louis Coffee Roasters, located in the Global Reach Grill inside Air Mobility Command Headquarters, provides a popular service to Scott Air Force Base.  View this photo essay to find out more about this high-paced barista.

International spouses tour new home

Military spouses from more than 15 countries got a first-hand look at the different facets and capabilities related to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst March 23.The International Spouses Group, based out of the joint base, received an inside perspective of the installation during their day-long

MARE preps base for Open House

Members of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and emergency responders from the base's surrounding communities came together March 31 to practice their response capabilities during a simulated aircraft accident here.The major aircraft response exercise was part of preparations for the installation's

AMC Readiness and Emergency Management Office keeps EOD troops equipped, ready

Most Air Force members know that Explosive Ordnance Disposal troops are the MacGyvers of the force, defusing bombs and other explosive scenarios. Less well understood, however, are the Command-level policy-makers who enable these highly skilled EOD professionals to accomplish their important

AMC's Critical Days of Summer campaign begins May 25

Air Mobility Command's Critical Days of Summer 2012 safety campaign begins at 4 p.m. on May 25 and ends at 7 a.m. on Sept. 4.The objective of the 2012 campaign is to call attention to the tragic loss and/or injury of Airmen during the summertime. In addition, the campaign focuses on raising

Photos: Speed mentoring provides new training

Team Scott says goodbye to old 375th AES Building

Demolition began April 2 on Building T-505, the old home of the 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and after a short ceremony, Team Scott members participated in part of the demolition.Col. Edward Farley, 375th AES commander, and Col. Kevin Webb, 375th Air Mobility Wing vice commander, smashed

Summit brings together ARC, active component to shape Air Force's future

Active duty and Air Reserve Component Airmen from around the country will meet here April 3 and 4 for a summit to share ideas and discuss issues regarding continued enhancement of Total Force Integration (TFI).TFI increases the efficient and effective employment of active duty and ARC resources -