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Dec. 20, 2011
305th Airmen execute 'Elephant Walk' in stride

The 305th Air Mobility Wing completed its first 'Elephant Walk' in nearly five years, launching all 12 KC-10 Extenders on the ramp, one right after the other, in a 30-minute time period Dec. 20.The 'Elephant Walk' is a display of air power showcasing the 305th AMW's contributions to Air Mobility
Dec. 8, 2011
Joint Chiefs vice chairman visits Joint Base MDL, promotes Expeditionary Center student

The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. James A. Winnefeld visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on Dec. 2 to speak with leadership about missions conducted here and to take part in a promotion ceremony.Winnefeld was greeted upon his arrival at McGuire Field by Maj. Gen. Bill Bender,
Dec. 7, 2011
Scott youth participate in national Lego competition

What do radio frequencies, Legos and meat have in common? The First Lego League competition. A team of six Scott Air Force Base children, "Da Ex Bots," participated in the 2011 St. Louis regional First Lego League competition Dec. 4 at Florissant Valley Community College in Ferguson, Mo. The team
Dec. 1, 2011
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,
Nov. 3, 2011
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
Nov. 2, 2011
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
Nov. 1, 2011
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.
Oct. 31, 2011
Joint Task Force-Odyssey Guard provides aeromedical evacuation of wounded Libyan freedom fighters

An eight-member team from the U.S. Air Force's 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and a 10-member team from 10th Air Force is preparing to evacuate 26 seriously wounded fighters to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston and an additional four critical cases to Germany for immediate care. Two
Oct. 26, 2011
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
Oct. 19, 2011
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