AMC meets, exceeds Air Force ground energy goals

Air Mobility Command has saved millions of dollars through energy-efficient projects across its 13 installations. With an annual energy bill of $100 million, it plans to save even more. As a leader in energy and water conservation efforts, AMC continues to aggressively pursue the federally mandated

Fairchild hosts landmark military family caucus

In the first-ever Congressional Military Family Caucus event held outside the nation's capital, Washington Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Georgia Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., co-chairs of the caucus, listened to Eastern Washington military families, service members and veterans at Fairchild Air

Photos: Airmen make ORE preparations

Photos: Firefighters train for worst case scenarios

Maintainers, aerial porters, aircrews shoulder the success of fuel conservation efforts

Experienced marathon athletes are rarely haphazard about running. From the morning's breakfast ingredients to the stretching ritual minutes before start; and from the choice in gear to form correction during the race, marathon performance relies heavily on controlled efficiency. Similarly, air

Dover senior airman earns 2011 AMC Icon title

In Senior Airman Naomi Scott's words, "The third time was the charm." In her third competition, Scott won the 2011 Air Mobility Icon title during competition here Oct. 20.Singing Adele's "Rolling in Deep," Scott wooed the competition's three judges to top a field of 10 competitors to become this

Travis to host P90X creator Tony Horton

Travis is scheduled to host Tony Horton, creator of the P90X fitness program, for a two-day visit Oct. 27 and 28.With mass workouts planned both days, a motivational fitness rally, a book signing and a physical fitness test challenge versus Travis' own Airmen, this visit looks to get Travis

STREET SMART: Drugs, alcohol affect judgement

"Street Smart shows you the consequences of drinking and driving up close and personal and gives you a very simple message - don't make bad decisions," said Col Paul Guemmer, the 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, before the Street Smart program was presented to hundreds of Team Fairchild Airmen,

West Virginia Air National Guard C-5s fly as part of historic surge

Flying seven of its 11 assigned C-5 Galaxy aircraft, the West Virginia Air National Guard's 167th Airlift Wing is participating in historic "surge" of the airframe. Based in Martinsburg, W. Va., the 167th Airlift Wing was tapped to demonstrate its readiness, power, flexibility and partnership

Gold Star Mother's Ruck March: Moving tribute

The 5th Annual Gold Star Mother's Ruck March, held Oct. 15 on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, attracted more than 300 runners, making up approximately 76 teams of four.The 20 Gold Star Mothers from New Jersey and Pennsylvania in attendance presented each team with a memento during a ceremony prior