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  • Spiritual leader speaks at Scott

    Rabbi Simon Jacobson spoke about "the power of prayer in these turbulent times" March 4 at the Scott Club. He was the keynote speaker at the base's National Prayer Luncheon.The rabbi's speech centered on the roots of equality and freedom, and the virtue of prayer."I'm just going to say a few words

  • JB MDL welcomes AMC command chiefs

    Twenty-one command chiefs from throughout Air Mobility Command arrived here March 2 for a four-day, dual-purpose visit.In addition to familiarizing themselves with the USAF Expeditionary Center here, the chiefs conducted a mini-board to determine which AMC Airmen will travel to Scott AFB in April to

  • Expeditionary Center 'Eagles' give AMC chiefs birds-eye view

    More than two dozen of Air Mobility Command's command chief master sergeants were introduced to the ever-growing mission of the United States Air Force Expeditionary Center during a command chief conference here, March 1 to 4.While visiting the Expeditionary Center, the AMC's command chiefs were

  • U.S. Air Force launches missions to support Chile relief

    Air Mobility Command C-17 Globemaster IIIs are supporting relief operations in Chile following the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit the South American nation Feb. 27, according to AMC officials.In an announcement hours after the quake, U.S. President Barack Obama offered condolences to the Chilean

  • U.S., Pakistan air forces conduct air refueling information exchange

    Pilots and aircrews from the Pakistan Air Force and U.S. Air Force participated in a joint aerial refueling information exchange yesterday at Pakistan Air Force Base Chaklala as part of an on-going effort to enhance cooperation and develop the air refueling capabilities of both nations.U.S. Air

  • C-130 Low-cost low-altitude combat airdrops now operational

    U.S. Air Force C-130 aircrews in Afghanistan bring combat supplies to Coalition ground forces every day but a new method of airdrop makes deliveries more accurate and flexible for resupply of small, mobile forces.A C-130H aircrew deployed to Bagram Airfield conducted the first ever C-130 low-cost

  • Mobility Airmen return to New Jersey from deployment

    The 305th Air Mobility Wing welcomed home Airmen from the 6th Airlift Squadron March 2 as they returned from supporting operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.Throughout their four month deployment, the C-17 squadron successfully executed more than 3,000 sorties, off-loaded 101 million pounds

  • 87th ABW celebrates first birthday in New Jersey

    JB MDL celebrates a milestone as March 3 marked the one-year anniversary since the 87th Air Base Wing was activated.Just over a year ago, the new wing stood up in a split from the 305th Air Mobility Wing, officially transferring the responsibility of providing installation-management to McGuire Air

  • AF firefighters in Haiti dig through rubble, protect airfield resources

    It's been just over a month since a team of Air Force firefighters arrived in Haiti on a mission to protect airfield resources and serve alongside thousands of other international aid workers providing relief to the country.During that time, they've made significant contributions to providing safe

  • Scott deployers have link to Tuskegee Airmen

    The Tuskegee Airmen, made famous as the first African American aviators during World War II and for never losing a single bomber as fighter escorts, have been the focus of recent attention both on the home front, as well as on the front lines of battle.Retired Tech. Sgt. George Watson, an Airman who