AMC commander discusses importance of 'Wingman Stand Down' May 10

To all AMC Airmen,First, let me say how proud I am of you and for all your contributions to our nation and this Command. Every member of the AMC family is vitally important to our team and to the success of our mission. Unfortunately, we have recently lost many of our teammates due to an alarming

U.S. Coast Guard Strike Force gets lift from Travis Reserve wing

With a display of joint cooperation and capability that depends upon rapid deployment of resources, Travis AFB partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard May 2 to get desperately needed equipment to the oil-ravaged waters of the Gulf of Mexico.Though they normally truck equipment in to disaster-stricken

Scott firefighter organizes challenge in Haiti

In a recent Firefighter Challenge in Haiti, Joint Task Force-Haiti servicemembers and Haitian firefighters raced through a firefighting skills course in a morning of tough competition.Two-person teams moved through 10 challenges, which included a ladder climb, simulated litter carry, wood chop and

Air Force's senior enlisted leader experiences pre-deployment training

The chief master sergeant of the Air Force visited the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center here April 26 and 27 to gain first-hand knowledge of Air Force and Army expeditionary skills training. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy visited the base for the second time since being appointed to

'It's about saving lives:' Deployed KC-10 Airmen remain focused on mission

Every day, Airmen flying and supporting the KC-10 Extender mission with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron and the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at a non-disclosed base here are saving lives.The truth about the mission of the men and women who operate the Air Force's largest air refueler

Photo essay: Deployed KC-10 Airmen refuel Navy F-18s in Southwest Asia

On a combat air refueling mission April 24, 2010, Airmen aboard a KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refueled U.S. Navy F-18 fighters in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.The KC-10s and the Airmen who support and fly them are assigned under the 380th Air

Photo essay: KC-10 Extender Airmen refuel F-16s in Southwest Asia

On a combat air refueling mission April 24, 2010, Airmen aboard a KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refueled deployed F-16 Fighting Falcons in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.The KC-10s and the Airmen who support and fly them are assigned under the

Joint Base MDL selected to test drive new fuels truck

What do commercial airports have in common with Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst when it comes to refueling an aircraft?Both require a fuel distribution operator to pump fuel. For the Airmen of the 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management flight, their hard work and efforts may just get

GFAFB conducts AMC Sport Bike Course

Combat controllers contributions honored in ceremony

The Air Force chief of staff presented 13 medals to 11 combat controllers during a ceremony here April 29. Gen. Norton Schwartz pinned three Silver Stars, five Bronze Stars with Valor, three Bronze Stars, and two Purple Hearts on Airmen from the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron for their actions during