USAF Expeditionary Center takes UDM training on the road

The U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is expanding its capability for training unit deployment managers by deploying mobile training teams across the Air Force.These mobile training teams will consist of pairs of UDM instructors who will travel to major Air

BLOG: AMC commander thanks employers of MAF Citizen Airmen

Did you know that at any given time, thousands of Guard and Reserve Airmen are called to duty supporting Mobility Air Forces' (MAF) operations around the world?The fact is, this command could not do all the amazing things we do each and every day without the outstanding support of our Citizen Airmen

Last KC-135 deployer returns to GFAFB

The last KC-135 Stratotanker returned to Grand Forks Air Force Base Oct. 4 from a deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.This was the last deployment for the KC-135s assigned to Grand Forks AFB due to the base's transition from an aerial refueling mission to a remotely piloted aircraft

Little Rock first-responders prepare for air show

Building partnerships: South African high school students learn more about mobility air forces

Some of South Africa's best and brightest high school students engaged Maj. Gen. Margaret Woodward, 17th Air Force commander, while touring the Africa Aerospace and Defense 2010 Expo at Air Force Base Ysterplatt, Cape Town, South Africa, Sept. 23.General Woodward spoke to the students, who are part

Dedication recalls late SFS member

Travis Air Force Base senior leaders, the 60th Security Forces and the Travis First Term Airman Center came together with family and friends of fallen Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson during a dedication ceremony Sept. 28.The FTAC classroom, which is used for Airman to in-process when they arrive

Air Force, Navy reach full operational capability at Joint Base Charleston

Come hail or high water, there was no stopping this train. Amidst a week of preparation, perspiration and rain, Joint Base Charleston officially achieved its long-awaited full operational capability Oct. 1.At fourth and goal, the final week was a long way from initial operating capability, which

Comprehensive Airman Fitness: AMC sponsors command-wide leadership training for youth coordinators

Thirty-one youth coordinators from across all Air Mobility Command bases were part of a week-long Boys and Girls Clubs of America advanced leadership training opportunity Sept. 20-24 here.The training, sponsored by Headquarters AMC, was led by Mr. Ed Brown, director of military outreach for BGCA.

House of Representatives resolution honors aeromedical evacuation Airmen

On Sept. 28, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring the Airmen who support and perform aeromedical evacuation - a core competency of Air Mobility Command.House Resolution 1605, according to the Library of Congress, recognizes "the service of the medical and aircrews in

Expeditionary Center NCO named top instructor by national organization

A U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center non-commissioned officer here was recently recognized as the 2009 National Defense Transportation Association's Outstanding Instructor of the Year during the NDTA's forum and exposition Sept. 20 in Baltimore, Md.Staff Sgt. Robyn Tabako, an instructor with