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  • 87th MDG pushes up to reach 1 million

    The 87th Medical Group combat medics began a unit competition among its squadrons to achieve a combined goal of completing one million pushups between October 1 and Sept. 30, 2012.The idea behind completing one million pushups is not only a numerical goal, but a means to promote physical fitness,

  • Air Force announces civilian workforce restructuring

    Air Force officials announced several adjustments to the civilian workforce Nov 2. In response to direction from the Secretary of Defense for the Department of Defense to stop civilian growth above fiscal year 2010 levels and the need to add 5900 positions against the Air Force's top priorities, the

  • 618th AOC supports effort delivering hope to Turkey

    In the wake of the Oct. 23 earthquake that left hundreds dead in Turkey, mobility Airmen of the 618th Air and Space Operations Center (Tanker Airlift Control Center) here led planning efforts for an Oct. 31 flight bringing humanitarian assistance to the stricken nation.A C-17 Globemaster from the

  • Wounded Libyan fighters arrive in U.S.

    At the request of the Department of State and as directed by the Secretary of Defense, a C-17 Globemaster under the command and control of the 618th Air and Space Operations Center (Tanker Airlift Control Center) carried nearly two dozen Libyan fighters to the United States for medical treatment.

  • Master resilience trainers help Team Scott

    Officials placed Comprehensive Airman Fitness as a priority for all Airmen, family members, and civilians to enhance performance and build resiliency. As a result, Team Scott incorporated resilience training curriculum in all levels of professional enhancement seminars. Senior Master Sgt. Ronnie

  • 615th Airmen make connection with Hondurans

    Working together and exchanging ideas to build lasting partnerships ... these are the strategic goals of 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron. It's one of two squadrons charged with executing Air Mobility Command's building partner capacity mission. The BPC mission is primarily focused on the

  • AMC command chief plants seed of expectations in Airmen

    Chief Master Sgt. Andy Kaiser, Air Mobility Command's newly-appointed command chief, shared his expectations and hopes for the Airmen here, while outlining what is to come in the future.Kaiser, from AMC's headquarters at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst as well as

  • Travis holds Viking Challenge 2011

    Twelve-hour relay - long day. Thirty-six teams - 2,768 miles run. Two beneficiaries - peace of mind and comfort. More than 350 service members and civilians from Travis, the local communities and Beale Air Force Base participated in the 2011 Viking Challenge Saturday.Viking Challenge is a 12-hour

  • New AMC command chief shares vision with Joint Base MDL Airmen

    The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst community welcomed Chief Master Sgt. Andy Kaiser, Air Mobility Command's newly-appointed command chief, on the second stop of his emersion tour of three East Coast AMC bases. A highlight of Kaiser's visit was the enlisted all-call for the Airmen of Joint