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  • Grand Forks CAF initiatives highlighted for AMC commander

    Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., Air Mobility Command commander, visited with members of the Grand Forks Air Force Base Community Action Information Board during a meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Airman Fitness program Jan. 7.The meeting was the first opportunity many of the board members had to

  • McChord leaders implement remedial fitness program

    In order to better prepare Airmen for the redesigned physical training test, McChord Field leaders have implemented a remedial fitness program."Fitness is a condition of employment in the United States Air Force," said Col. Kevin Kilb, 62nd Airlift Wing commander. "This program was designed to

  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord crew chiefs 'get the job done'

    No airlift wing can provide global airlift for America without ready and available aircraft. No aircraft can deliver global airlift without proper maintenance. At McChord Field here, the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs ensure the 62nd Airlift Wing's C-17 Globemaster IIIs are safe,

  • Pope Airman 'rises to the challenge' downrange

    Every day stories are heard from members returning from deployment, what they experienced and how it has changed them. We are told that job versatility is one of the keys to success in staying mission ready and being "fit to fight." For some, the reality of this is only realized when the challenge

  • McConnell's 22nd MDG picks up 21 AMC-level awards

    The mission at McConnell is supported by various groups, and through their efforts to support McConnell, the 22nd Medical Group recently won 21 Air Mobility Command-level awards for 2010. The awards are given annually to outstanding teams and individuals who stand out in their specialty. McConnell's

  • Comprehensive Airmen Fitness: Fairchild spouse group is 'key' to deployments

    Keeping a household together is no easy feat, especially when a member of that family is deployed.So, when the going gets tough, Fairchild Key Spouses lend a hand. "They're kind of the unsung heroes of the base," Ruth Sunde, Airman Family Readiness Center Key Spouse Program coordinator said.The key

  • Scott firemen honor life of a fellow firefighter

    Members of Air Mobility Command and 375th Air Mobility Wing leadership and Scott firefighters gathered Monday at 7:30 a.m. for a "Last Alarm" ceremony to honor the life of Mr. Rick Grammer, AMC fire chief, who died last week.The Last Alarm ceremony is a traditional final tribute to a firefighter who

  • Grand Forks family get a 'twice-in-a-lifetime' Super Bowl experience

    Master Sgt. Jay Peavey, 319th Security Forces Squadron, and his wife Jennifer, were named as Air Mobility Command's award winners Jan. 7 and will attend Super Bowl XLV as part of the Air Force-wide Football Frenzy contest.This will be the couple's second year of winning Super Bowl tickets from an