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Aug. 5, 2014
Dyess C-130Js successfully evade F-16

Two 317th Airlift Group C-130J Super Hercules successfully employed air-to-air tactics against an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a training exercise July 23, 2014, en route to Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas.This exercise demonstrated the C-130J capabilities that will be used
Aug. 1, 2014
Warrior of the North prepared for AF change to enlisted evaluations, promotions

Air Force officials announced a series of sweeping changes to the Enlisted Evaluation System and Weighted Airman Promotion System July 31 and the Warriors of the North at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., have prepared for it.The 319th Force Support Squadron hosted two town hall meetings on June 25
July 31, 2014
AMC Commander visits JBLM

Gen. Darren McDew, Air Mobility Command commander, and his wife, Evelyn, along with Chief Master Sgt. Victoria Gamble, AMC command chief, visited Joint Base Lewis-McChord July 23 through July 25.This was the first time Gen. and Mrs. McDew visited JBLM since he took command of AMC May 5, 2014.
July 30, 2014
Sheltering in Place

Sheltering in Place By Command Emergency Manager, HQ AMC/A7XRThe release of airborne hazardous materials (HAZMAT) is a real threat to our personnel. This threat may be accidental or intentional releases from transportation modes, storage facilities, day-to-day use, or terrorist use of weapons of
July 30, 2014
Fasten Your Seat Belts!

We've all been there. It's a great day for flying: a perfectly bright and sunny sky, cruising at altitude, visibility is clear and a million, blue sky above and clouds below ... and then it comes out of nowhere. Turbulence. It probably won't ruin your day or your mission, but it could if you aren't
July 30, 2014
Putting Out Fires

By , 4, WPAFB OHEvery year, often in the dry heat of summer, we see many stories in the news about wildfires that burn out of control, scorching millions of acres of land, destroying forests and wildlife, and putting thousands of people out of their homes. I remember being in Colorado Springs in the
July 30, 2014
AMC's Enterprise Learning Office recognized for research on preparing Airmen for future

As Air Mobility Command transforms the air mobility enterprise into a modernized learning organization, the command's lead office for developing Airmen has received international recognition for training-cost research. AMC's Enterprise Learning Office (ELO) received the Best Paper Award in
July 30, 2014
EC Remains Focused on Expeditionary Combat Support After SF Training Consolidation

Air Force Expeditionary Center Public AffairsSecurity Forces (SF) deployment training has transitioned away from the Air Force Expeditionary Center (EC), but expeditionary combat support remains a keystone for the EC. The 421st Combat Training Squadron's (CTS) Phoenix Warrior course held its final
July 30, 2014
18th Air Force Commander's Intent

The strength of our command has always been our Mobility Airmen and a strong family support structure. Take care of the mission, put others first, take care of those who work for you, and insist that they do the same. There is no doubt 18th Air Force is truly a world-class team ... an indispensable
July 30, 2014
18th Air Force Welcomes New Commander

Lt Gen Carlton D. Everhart II assumed command of 18th Air Force during a ceremony officiated by Air Mobility Command Commander Gen Darren W. McDew at Scott AFB on June 20.Addressing the Airmen in his new command for the first time, Everhart affirmed the command's heritage of excellence. "18th Air

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