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April 16, 2012
Galaxy rising: Positioning C-5 crews increases flight efficiency, saves fuel, money

It's been said that "flexibility is the key to airpower." It's because of that "flexibility" that Air Mobility Command is saving money by the millions and fuel in hundreds of thousands of gallons by positioning crews for C-5 Galaxy missions where they are needed without the expense of a permanent
April 12, 2012
Fairchild command post: Air National Guard, active duty Airmen work side-by-side

Working at the Fairchild Air Force Base command post is serious business. They are always watching for, and responding to anything that may threaten the lives or property of Fairchild's military assets."The command post is a nerve center that responds to input from a variety of sources, and then we
April 12, 2012
Galaxy rising: With C-5M -- a 'super' culture, capability change are taking place

The culture of the Air Force C-5 community is changing...and it's changing in a "super" way. As the Air Force transitions to the C-5M Super Galaxy, the upgraded airframe has quickly become an integral part of the airlift mission. It has set dozens of airlift world records and spanned the globe
April 6, 2012
Travis signs 1,800 for Military Saves drive

More than 1,800 Airmen took a pledge to save money, pay down debt and build wealth over time during the Military Saves Campaign at Travis this year. Second Lt. Travis Hollin, 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron took the reins this year as the wing point of contact. Through the diligent efforts of his
April 4, 2012
AMC's Critical Days of Summer campaign begins May 25

Air Mobility Command's Critical Days of Summer 2012 safety campaign begins at 4 p.m. on May 25 and ends at 7 a.m. on Sept. 4.The objective of the 2012 campaign is to call attention to the tragic loss and/or injury of Airmen during the summertime. In addition, the campaign focuses on raising
March 28, 2012
Joint Base MDL Facebook page reaches 5,000 Fans

The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Facebook fan page officially reached 5,000 fans March 27.The aptly named, "Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst," Facebook page officially launched on July 27, 2010 and in a short amount of time, has earned recognition as the number three Facebook page in Air
March 22, 2012
Fort Polk based 621st CRW liaison officer dies

An Air Force servicemember assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing, stationed at Fort Polk, La. was found dead in his residence in Leesville, La., on March 21. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher E. Gavin was an air mobility liaison officer for the Army's 4th Brigade, 10th Mountain Division at
March 16, 2012
Cadets fly with McConnell Airmen

More than 50 Wichita, Kan., Junior ROTC cadets experienced the 22nd Air Refueling Wing's mission and witnessed as McConnell Airmen refueled an A-10 Thunderbolt II in flight on March 15, 2012.The Army, Air Force, and Marine cadets were from West, East, Heights and Northeast Magnet High Schools.Before
March 9, 2012
AMC chief scientist: Air Force alternative fuels process paves way to future

One of the key pillars of the Air Force Energy Strategy is to increase supply: "Increasing the amount of energy supplies available to enhance our nation's energy security." The strategy specifically references aviation and ground vehicle fuels.This makes good sense. Fuel drives the Air Force. We are
March 9, 2012
62nd AW conducts first C-17 JPADS training

Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing recently completed the first continental C-17 Globemaster III airdrop using a piece of technology designed to deliver cargo with pinpoint accuracy in even the most hostile environments.The 62nd AW dropped two bundles equaling 2,900 pounds at Yakima Training Center,

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