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.

Photo essay: Travis AFB staff sergeant supports deployed ops in Southwest Asia

Staff Sgt. Ryan Esparza is a crew chief deployed with the 5th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia supporting the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing and airlift operations for operations New Dawn, Enduring Freedom and the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.

Photos: Surge operations at Little Rock AFB

Photos: Little Rock AFB maintainers keep C-130s in the air

Scott AFB senior airman earns Air Force Logistics Plans Airman of the Year award

What does it take to be the best of the best in a fast paced demanding job? Just ask Senior Airman Geena Poff. Recently Airman Poff, a member of the 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron, was named the 2010 Air Force Logistics Plans Airman of the year. She is tasked with ensuring every Team Scott

Motorcyclists meet up for safety briefing, bike show, and ride

The Air Force Global Logistics Support Center and the 375th Air Mobility Wing Safety Office joined forces April 14 to create a day where all of Scott Air Force Base's motorcycle enthusiasts could come together to learn more about motorcycle safety and about the latest safety gear. Every year all