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Feb. 27, 2013
Ground Accident Investigation Board convened

The investigation into the February 17, 2013, accident in a building on Joint Base Andrews, Md., is currently underway. One Air Force military member died in the accident. There is not yet enough evidence gathered to draw any conclusions as to the cause of this accident. Additional information will
Feb. 13, 2013
New horizons above the banks of the Mississippi: The 164th Airlift Wing, the C-17 Globemaster III and the road to the future paved by global reach

On a cold February afternoon, Tennessee's 164th Air Wing was once again poised on the edge of historic change and opportunity to serve the nation and state. Local, state and national dignitaries, airmen assigned to the base and friends of the Wing witnessed the delivery of its first C-17 Globemaster
Feb. 13, 2013
Resiliency part 3: United we stand - Divided we fall

Part 3 of 4There are roughly 7 billion people in the world, 314 million in the United States, and more than 329,000 in our U.S. Air Force. With so many people working and living in proximity to one another, it goes without saying that social resilience is an essential element of healthy
Feb. 7, 2013
Resiliency part 2: Mental resiliency: recognize, respond

Part 2 of 4Would it be surprising to find out that enlisted military personnel took the top spot for having the most stressful job in America in 2013? Well, don't be surprised, as holding the dubious distinction is not unusual.According to an annual report published by a prominent internet job site,
Feb. 5, 2013
Dental Squadron increases mission readiness on installation

The dental exam scheduling process that once took Unit Health Monitors days to complete every month, has now been reduced to hours, thanks to five members assigned to the 375th Dental Squadron. Currently military members are required to have an annual exam every 13 months or they show up on the
Feb. 5, 2013
Historic deployment for 310th AS

In January 2001 the 310th Airlift Squadron joined Team MacDill. Twelve years later, it made a bit of history, when one of its C-37A aircraft and two crews were deployed.The squadron's twin-engine, turbofan aircraft routinely run missions from MacDill for high-ranking government and Department of
Jan. 31, 2013
605th AMXS breaks ice

The 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron works through less-than-ideal weather conditions to ensure the 305th Air Mobility Wing's mobility mission continues.Aircraft deicing has come a long way in recent years said Master Sgt. Kenyon Blough 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron lead production
Jan. 28, 2013
Travis cuts non-mission critical expenses

As part of an Air Force-wide response to help prepare for fiscal year 2013 budget uncertainties, Travis has been directed by senior leadership to follow a force-wide temporary hiring freeze and limit non-mission critical expenses. Non-mission critical expenses include supporting flying missions not
Jan. 24, 2013
Ground Accident Investigation Board convened

The investigation into the 14 January, 2013, accident on the supply loading dock at MacDill AFB, Florida, is currently underway. One Air Force military member died in the accident. There is not yet enough evidence gathered to draw any conclusions as to the cause of this accident. Additional
Dec. 14, 2012
New AMC Commander visits with Team McChord Airmen

"I am thrilled to be back here at McChord, it is a little like coming home," said Gen. Paul Selva, recently-appointed Air Mobility Command commander and former McChord Air Force Base wing commander. "Most of the commanders and chiefs I see here now were majors and technical sergeants before."Selva

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