Photos: Surviving SERE training

Emergency mass notification system to be implemented at AMC bases

In September of this year, Headquarters Air Mobility Command awarded a contract to Reliable Government Solutions to provide AtHoc Installation Warning System Alerts (AtHoc IWSAlerts™) to eight AMC installations. This system procurement in part is in response to mitigating events such as the Fort

Air Force couple refuels their holiday spirit

A little more than a year ago if you asked Timothy and Victoria McBride what they would be doing around the holidays they probably would have answered with the usual holiday traditions - making cookies, decorating the Christmas tree or opening presents. Normal newlywed couples would have been able

7th AS competes for David C. Schilling award

The 7th Airlift Squadron has been chosen for nomination for the Air Force Association David C. Schilling award.The David C. Schilling award is given for the most outstanding contribution to national defense in the field of manned flight in the atmosphere or space by an Air Force military member,

305th Airmen facilitate return of last Airmen from Iraq

Airmen with the 305th Aerial Port Squadron Detachment 1 facilitated the return of more than 250 Airmen from Iraq Dec. 20 at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.The Airmen were the last of the Air Force contingent in Iraq and were home in time for the winter holidays as

Checkerboard stripe honors Selfridge, SAC heritage

The checkerboard is back.Long associated with military aircraft at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, a distinctive black and yellow checkerboard design is once again in use at the base. A KC-135 Stratotanker, flown by the 127th Air Refueling Group, is now sporting the distinctive design in a stripe

Military family receives house just in time for holidays

Amanda Clegg, spouse of deployed Master Sgt. Brian Clegg and mother of four children, was greeted by a crowd of JB MDL leaders as she moved into her new home on base Dec. 21.The Clegg family was not expecting to move into their home on Falcon Courts North until next year, but United Communities

Security forces Airmen at Fairchild show their giving spirit

During the past month, an Airman from the 92nd Security Forces Squadron has taken the initiative to help those in need around the holidays. Airman 1st Class Christopher Armitage put together a donation program to help children who attend Liberty Park Child Development Center. Liberty Park Child

305th Airmen execute 'Elephant Walk' in stride

The 305th Air Mobility Wing completed its first 'Elephant Walk' in nearly five years, launching all 12 KC-10 Extenders on the ramp, one right after the other, in a 30-minute time period Dec. 20.The 'Elephant Walk' is a display of air power showcasing the 305th AMW's contributions to Air Mobility

New fuel tanks at Travis offer larger, safer storage

Travis AFB will have three jet propulsion fuel tanks operational in January that will safeguard the environment as well as increase safety and mission efficiency.The $58 million project that took 18 months to complete was accomplished through a partnership with Kinder Morgan.Each tank is capable of