AMC finishes Phoenix Stripe leadership conference

Air Mobility Command held a Phoenix Stripe conference Sept. 13-17 offering a select group of NCOs and mid-grade government civilians a chance to learn additional leadership skills and how they are a part of the overall mission.According to Mr. James Domina, from the AMC Commander's Action Group,

Joint Base Lewis-McChord hosts Annual Naturalization Ceremony

Twenty-four servicemembers and servicemember-spouses became American citizens during the Annual Naturalization Ceremony at the McChord Co-Located Club Sept. 17.The event was one of many U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ceremonies that occur across the nation."I still get emotional with

Leaders praise mobility team for successful Afghanistan surge

When President Barack Obama announced the surge of an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan on Dec. 1, 2009, mobility Airmen and other members of the Department of Defense's mobility team didn't waste a second getting the surge in motion.Within days, units designated to go to Afghanistan were

Air refueling pioneers honored in ceremony at Scott

The air refueling pioneers responsible for the United States' first air refueling flights in 1923 and 1929 were honored in a ceremony Sept. 23 at Scott AFB's "Walk of Fame" as part of a presentation by the Airlift-Tanker Association Hall of Fame.Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., Air Mobility Command

Mobility Airmen help deliver more than 10 million pounds of aid to Pakistan

The U.S. State Department announced Sept. 24 that U.S. military aircraft, including aircraft flown by deployed Air Mobility Command Airmen, have surpassed delivering more than 10 million pounds of aid in support of Pakistan flood relief efforts."We are very glad to be able to assist the Government

Scott AFB's suicide prevention field day showcases wingman concept

The 375th Air Mobility Wing highlighted the importance of the Wingman concept to prevent suicides during a day-long Suicide Prevention Field Day Sept. 23.Hosted by the Integrated Delivery System and highlighting Comprehensive Airman Fitness, the day focused on the ability of one person to save

Photos: Scott Airmen support local POW/MIA ceremony

Grand Forks AFB holds annual snow parade

The 319th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted the annual 319th Air Refueling Wing Snow Parade Sept. 22 through the streets of Grand Forks Air Force Base.The parade gave base personnel a chance to see the wing's snow removal equipment and how the equipment will be used before the first snow. "This year,

Photos: Joint Base Charleston security forces 'ready for takedown'

Palmetto Stage officially closed for business

In December 2009 when President Barack Obama announced there would be a shift in focus to Operation Enduring Freedom, Joint Base Charleston got busy and got down to work.All of that hard work paid off when the Palmetto Stage officially closed Sept. 8, and marked the completion of the Afghanistan