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  • U.S., Honduran Air Forces end BPC mission with closing ceremony

    From the installation of the first radar altimeter in a Honduran air force helicopter, to establishing the first air traffic control curriculum and laying ground work for a new survival course for the Honduran air force aircrews, the initial building partner capacity mission in Honduras concluded at

  • AMC command chief visits Fairchild

    "It's a blessing to be known as Airmen," said Air Mobility Command's command chief during a visit to Fairchild Feb. 16-17. "I believe passionately as members of the United States Air Force we think of ourselves as Airmen first. As important as boom operators are, as important as medics are and as

  • Air Advisor Academy honors fallen comrades

    An Afghan Air Force lieutenant colonel walked into the Afghan Air Command and Control Center at the Kabul Air Command Headquarters and without warning or provocation opened fire, killing nine American air advisors on the morning of April 27, 2011. The killing of those eight Air Force servicemembers

  • Digital Air Wing Initiative brings Travis into 2012

    Born out of the Electronic Flight Bag Initiative for aircrew and intended to cut down on inefficiencies, the Digital Air Wing Initiative is now in effect at Travis.Inefficiencies are felt most where the work is taking place, whether it is repeatedly inputting data manually or attempting to find your

  • Technological breakthroughs improve patient care at Travis AFB

    From the time the stethoscope was introduced in 1816, innovation has played a role in improving medical practices.While technology has improved many processes and departments at Travis' David Grant USAF Medical Center, one in particular is the Joint Radiation Oncology Center."We are tech dependent,"

  • U.S., Honduran Air Forces kick-off BPC mission with opening ceremony

    A group of approximately 20 members of Air Mobility Command's 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron, alongside their Honduran Air Force counterparts, participated in a Jan. 25 ceremony kicking off the start of a mission designed to enhance military-to-military relations between the two nations.

  • Scott Airmen will compete for Air Force Top Athlete of the Year

    Two Scott Air Force Base Airmen were selected as Air Mobility Command's top male and female Athletes of the Year, and will compete for the Air Force-level Athlete of the Year award.Chief Master Sgt. Troy Saunders, an Air Mobility Command vehicle fleet manager, and 2nd Lt. Cherie Kail, a 375th

  • 305th Airmen execute 'Elephant Walk' in stride

    The 305th Air Mobility Wing completed its first 'Elephant Walk' in nearly five years, launching all 12 KC-10 Extenders on the ramp, one right after the other, in a 30-minute time period Dec. 20.The 'Elephant Walk' is a display of air power showcasing the 305th AMW's contributions to Air Mobility

  • Scott youth participate in national Lego competition

    What do radio frequencies, Legos and meat have in common? The First Lego League competition. A team of six Scott Air Force Base children, "Da Ex Bots," participated in the 2011 St. Louis regional First Lego League competition Dec. 4 at Florissant Valley Community College in Ferguson, Mo. The team