AMC commander: 'Air Mobility Airmen continue to answer the call'

When the President announced 30,000 more U.S. troops were needed in Afghanistan, it was no surprise that mobility Airmen would play a major role in helping make this a reality. In fact, many of you at home and abroad have already worked overtime to ensure the first wave of troops reached Afghanistan

AMC announces nominees for 2009 AF Aircrew Flight Equipment awards

Air Mobility Command officials recently announced the command's nominees for the 2009 U.S. Air Force Outstanding Aircrew Flight Equipment awards."I am proud of all the nominees who share the distinction of being the best in their respective categories," said Maj. Gen. Brooks L. Bash, AMC Director of

375th LRS, 932d MXS Airmen provide presidential support

Deployed security forces protect Southwest Asia base 24-7

Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, Airmen in the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron are charged with security and force protection of more than 1,900 deployed personnel and billions of dollars worth of deployed assets, equipment and aircraft at a non-disclosed

KC-10 Extender: On the 'March' to a combat mission

A flight crew drive a KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron down the taxiway en route to a mission during operations on the flightline for the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia on March 1, 2010. According to Mr. Ralph Jackson of the

Travis TOCCC keeps AMC connected

A ribbon cutting ceremony officially marked the opening of the new Air Mobility Command Telephone Operator Consolidated Call Center here March 4.At 5 a.m. PST, all calls to Dover Air Force Base, Del., were transferred to operators at Travis.The goal of the TOCCC is to establish one centralized call

No challenge too big for call center operators

While the challenges of operating the new Air Mobility Command Telephone Operator Consolidated Call Center appear daunting, it is nothing compared to the challenges the men and women manning the center have already overcome. While their pleasant, courteous voices give no indication of their

Dover tested during three-day training exercise

Maintainers make historic engine removal

After 26 years of service, the first KC-135R Stratotanker F108-100 engine delivered to the Air Force in the United States made its last flight at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., March 1.When KC1-35R tanker engines were originally purchased from CFM International, it marked the first time in history

932nd AE Airmen participate in exercise with Army

Six aeromedical evacuation Airmen from the 932nd Airlift Wing at Scott Air Force Base participated in a Joint Readiness Training Center exercise with the Army at Fort Polk, La., from Feb. 12 to 22.Capt. Rachelle Eckerman and 1st Lt. Corbin McCabe were two of the Airmen sent to serve as part of the