President proclaims November as Military Family Month

President Barack Obama has signed a proclamation designating this month as Military Family Month.Here is the text of the president's proclamation:"We owe each day of security and freedom that we enjoy to the members of our Armed Forces and their families. Behind our brave service men and women,

AMC commander to visit Maine

Gen. Raymond E. Johns, Jr., Commander of Air Mobility Command, is scheduled to visit the Maine National Guard's 101st Air Refueling Wing at Bangor on Nov. 4. "I look forward to meeting with the Airmen from the state of Maine. These Airmen are key to our nation's ability to deliver global reach. I

Officials announce 20 million pounds of Pakistan relief delivered; mobility Airmen continue to support effort

Even though C-17 Globemaster III and C-130 Hercules flights subsided on Oct. 3, mobility Airmen with a contingency response element at Pakistan Air Force Base Chaklala are among more than 600 U.S. service members who've helped achieve a new milestone of 20 million pounds of aid delivered.The U.S.

Representing 'The Rock' at ATA convention

Deployed Fairchild Airmen deliver coats, blankets to Kyrgyzstan school

Whether it's the annual Bloomsday Run, Fourth of July Celebration or the Lilac Festival, Fairchild Airmen are no strangers to community outreach in the Spokane area. While deployed to the Manas Transit Center, Kyrgyzstan, they bring with them that same spirit of service and helping others.To that

Teen aviator at Scott AFB has bright future

Everybody has personal obstacles in life they must overcome. For a 16-year-old boy from Scott Air Force Base born with cerebral palsy, his obstacles started at birth. Tyrell Rhodes was always told that he wouldn't be able do things that most others did. Fortunately, his mother kept telling him that

Former Vietnam POW shares his story with Grand Forks Airmen

On Jan. 23, 1967, retired Lt. Col. Barry Bridger was shot down by a surface-to-air missile over Son Tay, North Vietnam, in his F-4 Phantom during his second tour of Vietnam. Colonel Bridger was then captured by North Vietnam and sent to Hanoi Hilton prison camp. He remained a prisoner of war for six

Overhaul of McConnell's sim facility complete

After more than six months of construction and nearly $2 million, McConnell's newly remodeled KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator facility received its final inspection Oct. 20, 2010.The remodeling was the facility's first overhaul in more than 20 years. The long list of upgrades included a new

McConnell Airmen participate in Wichita Career Day

Showcasing the Air Force core value of service before self, Airmen from McConnell AFB gave back to the community by participating in the first ever Wichita Career Day on Oct. 20.The event, a cooperative effort facilitated by the W.G. Williams Foundation and Wichita Public Schools, was at the Koch

Little Rock civilian earns DOD award

A Defense Logistics Agency employee here earned the DLA Superior Civilian Service Award and the Secretary of Defense Global War on Terrorism Medal.Victor Ambegia, Disposition Services Little Rock, earned the award and medal for his service and achievements during deployments to Afghanistan and