Team Scott firefighter distributes supplies in Haiti

In the aftermath of the earthquake that shook Haiti to its core, Haitian firefighters launched into action. They began search and rescue operations alongside their international partners. One thing became clear; the Haitians needed more equipment to do their job effectively. There is only one fire

Medical crews transfer patients out of Afghanistan

If it weren't for the roar of the engines on the cramped KC-135 heading into Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, this flight would have been completely silent."I've never seen the plane this full before," said Senior Master Sgt. Chuck Smith, a boom operator for the Mississippi Air National Guard's 153rd

Support from GFAFB Airmen yields new warehouse for non-profit agency

Airmen from Grand Forks Air Force Base Communications Squadron have been volunteering during weekends and days off for more than two years in support of the Red River Valley Community Action Agency, a non-profit organization serving more than 1,900 households in four counties.1st Lt. Christine

University of Delaware ROTC cadets visit Dover

As AFNET opens doors to social networking sites, AMC officials stress importance of cyber security

This month, as the Air Force opens its network to Internet-based capabilities, including social networking services, AMC leaders say it's important Airmen always keep Operations Security, network protection, and professionalism at the forefront.On March 30, the Air Force opened the network to

Fire fight by night

This photo story highlights night firefighting training at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Deployed Airmen memorialize air mobility legend through mural at Southwest Asia dining facility

Retired Master Sgt. Roy W. Hooe died on April 18, 1973, but in a way he came back to life some 37 years later to the day in the form of art.In Roy's Flight Kitchen, also called "Roy's Diner," a dining facility named after Sergeant Hooe run by the 380th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron, Airmen

Earth Day 2010 - AMC taking action today for a cleaner tomorrow

When we think about Earth Day, we often think about planting a tree, or riding bicycles to work to save on automobile gasoline. But this year's Department of Energy Earth Day theme is "Take Action; Commit to a Clean Energy Future."   As we, the men and women of AMC, join millions of people in

Photo Essay: Newest C-17 Globemaster III joins fleet

The Air Force's newest C-17 Globemaster III arrived at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field April 21. The aircraft was flown to McChord Field from the Boeing factory in Long Beach, Calif. The addition of this aircraft to McChord's fleet brings the total C-17 count here to 51.  The oldest C-17 is

8th Airlift Squadron deploys to support warfighter

More than 100 Airmen from the 8th Airlift Squadron will soon deploy to the Middle East in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. For approximately 120 days, the unit will operate out of a single base, managing and flying missions concentrated in and around Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn