OEF anniversary: History shows AMC's critical support as operation grew

It was less than 30 days after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, when Operation Enduring Freedom began. Air Force history shows OEF officially started on Oct. 7, 2001. According to Air Mobility Command's 2001 history, in many ways the operation constituted a continuation of the command's

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Air Force, Navy officials celebrate JB CHS inauguration

Two historic Lowcountry military installations merged and were officially inaugurated as the Department of Defense military installation Joint Base Charleston, Oct. 1.The inauguration of the joint base marks its full operational capability and is the final step in the stand-up of JB CHS. The two

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