McConnell medics begin Family Health Initiative in August

Beginning Aug. 1, 2011, the 22nd Medical Group here will implement the Family Health Initiative, with the main focus to increase patient continuity with their assigned provider and overall healthcare. This implementation will include lowering the number of patients assigned to an Air Force medical

Photo: Teams work to restore power to base housing at Little Rock AFB

Photo essay: Seattle Mariners celebrate military

Ceremonial "first pitch" representatives from each military service receive autographed baseballs from Seattle Mariners players April 23 at Safeco Field, Seattle, Wash.Those representatives included mobility Airmen from Joint Base Lewis-McChord.Click here to view complete slideshow.

Tornado hits Little Rock AFB; officials still assessing damage

A tornado struck Little Rock Air Force Base at approximately 8 p.m. on April 25. Emergency crews immediately responded in the aftermath of the tornado and conducted a house-to-house recall of all personnel, according to a 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs news release. Base housing residents were

Airmen provide engineering support, map future for Iraq

A handful of dedicated Airmen are providing engineering expertise and assistance as property is turned back over to the government of Iraq."We are working hand in hand with the government of Iraq, side by side like brothers, and that's the way it should be," said Tech. Sgt. James Gray.The Facilities

Expeditionary air refueling unit 'fuels the fight'

When driving a car and the gas gauge nudges toward 'E," or "empty," people tend to look for the next gas station to fuel up their vehicle. But when aircraft need to remain in the sky over the fight, stopping at a convenience store is not an option.Fortunately for coalition forces on the ground,

Business pros share secrets for gaining, sustaining efficiency

In its quest to improve efficiency, Air Mobility Command brought in business experts April 20 to learn the best ways to implement process changes. Hammer and Company briefed more than 90 mobility leaders on Business Process Re-engineering who then started looking at how to increase the efficiency of

Energy conservation Web page launched by AMC

Air Mobility Command Public Affairs launched a Web page aimed at spotlighting the command's energy conservation efforts April 22. The page features the latest news and features from AMC personnel and bases on energy efficiency, fuel efficiency and other efforts."Through a myriad of efforts, Air

Air Force on track with KC-46A program

Air Force and Boeing Company officials met for the KC-46A program post-award conference recently to discuss program specifics, including a technical overview of the program. The discussions, which took place in Harbour Pointe, Wash., featured details of the in-line production process, draft

Energy conservation sticks at Scott AFB

When the members of Scott Energy Conversation wanted to make the ideas of energy conservation and awareness "stick" they decided to get literal. The group created small, 1.5-inch diameter circular stickers to place on energy consuming items such a computer monitors, light switches, and coffee pots.