Energy superstars set shining examples, get cash for future initiatives

The red carpet unrolled as Air Mobility Command honored its energy efficiency superstars, wrapping up Energy Awareness Month with a celebration of innovation. Both the facility and aviation fuel efficiency offices recognized at total of six individuals and 42 units with awards and incentives for

Little Rock recycling rescues resources

In one year, the base' s recycling center saved $625,646 and made $270,715 more by recycling nearly 5 million pounds of would-be trash, which would have been rotting in a landfill, into recycled treasure.While the prospect of recycling seems easy, there's a lot more that goes into winning the war

4th AS deploys for overseas contingency operations

An airlift squadron from McChord Field deployed Oct. 25, 2011, in support of operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.More than 100 Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing's 4th Airlift Squadron departed for a 60-day deployment to the Middle East. The Airmen will take over operations of the 817th

Extra incentives still available for energy-saving ideas

Extra incentives are still available for anyone wishing to submit ideas through Air Mobility Command's Fuels, Energy and Environment Idea Campaign, which ends Nov. 1.So far, 50 percent of AMC personnel ideas submitted through the Air Force IDEA Program this month have been related to energy savings,

New public health officer to promote resiliency at Fairchild

In addition to the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and the Coast Guard, there are also two less-known branches of the Federal Service - the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Public Health Service. At Fairchild, there is now a member of the Public Health Service whose sole

C-5 fleet reaches historic milestone during 'surge'

Aircraft from 12 separate total force bases went "full throttle" to move cargo and passengers across the globe during a historic surge of Air Mobility Command's C-5 Galaxy fleet from Oct. 17-21.On average each day, about 18 C-5s fly strategic airlift missions across the globe in support of combatant

Master resilience trainers help Team Scott

Officials placed Comprehensive Airman Fitness as a priority for all Airmen, family members, and civilians to enhance performance and build resiliency. As a result, Team Scott incorporated resilience training curriculum in all levels of professional enhancement seminars. Senior Master Sgt. Ronnie

Veteran walks red carpet at World Series

Watching the playoff is one thing, but earning an invite with red carpet treatment at the World Series is another.Mona Bonick, 375th Air Mobility Wing Exercises and Inspections deputy chief and retired master sergeant, was honored with other service branch representatives at game one in St. Louis,

Electrical engineers compete in international lineman competition

It's hard enough trying not to break an egg on the way home from the store, but try climbing up a 40-foot pole with an egg in a bag and climbing down carrying the egg by mouth.Although this sounds like a game, it was one of four competitions held in this year's International Lineman Rodeo in Kansas

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