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Jan. 1, 2010
Andrews aerial porters load American buses on Russian-made transport bound for Afghanistan

Air transportation Airmen from the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron here are trained in loading all types of airlift aircraft in the Air Force fleet. C-17 Globemaster III -- no problem. C-5 Galaxy -- no problem. C-130 Hercules -- no problem. But what do they do when a Russian-built
Dec. 28, 2009
Photo essay: Deployed KC-10s in Southwest Asia

A KC-10 Extender is parked on the flightline in a non-disclosed location Dec. 27, 2009. KC-10 Extenders are one of the airframes deployed to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing providing air refueling support for Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom and Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. The
Dec. 27, 2009
Photo essay: KC-135 mission in Southwest Asia

A KC-135R Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, departs an undisclosed base for a mission in Southwest Asia. The KC-135 and other air refueling aircraft in the 340th EARS support Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom and Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.
Dec. 27, 2009
Photo essay: Christmas Day C-130 flight over Afghanistan

On Dec. 25, a C-130J Hercules deployed to Southwest Asia flew an airlift mission to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom.The photos in this photo essay cover that C-130's flight.
Dec. 23, 2009
General Johns makes first trip to AOR as AMC commander

General Raymond E. Johns Jr., commander of Air Mobility Command, departed for the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility to visit several AMC en route locations and operations centers Dec. 5 and returned Dec. 14. Since taking the seat of commander of Air Mobility Command Nov. 20, the general
Dec. 23, 2009
6th AMW gets best Christmas present ever -- Battle-wounded Airman returns home, to duty

For most every servicemember, the thing they desire most is also their biggest fear - that moment when their mettle is tested and they discover whether they have what it takes - whether honor, service to country and bravery are in their character or if they are just talking points.And so it was that
Dec. 22, 2009
179th Airlift Wing prepares for its future

Amidst the sandy desert grounds of Iraq, 64 members of the 179th Airlift Wing are working with members of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade in a ground-breaking concept of operations test between the Army and the Air Force. The troops from the 179th were assigned to the 25th Nov. 5 when they began
Dec. 21, 2009
Fairchild hosts Air Force’s first Single Airmen’s Summit, incorporates AFSO21

Fairchild Air Force Base recently commenced the Air Force's first Single Airmen's Summit. This event not only sets the stage for other bases to follow suit, but for future Summits here. The event addressed issues single Airmen face providing them with a means to come up with probable solutions
Dec. 21, 2009
Under the influence: One woman's choice to drink and drive crushes captain's dream of flying

During a night on the town in celebration of completing training, you realize you've had one too many drinks to drive. You call a cab and begin heading to another destination down a 50 mile-per-hour road. Suddenly you feel an impact followed by the gnashing of metal against metal and the shattering
Dec. 21, 2009
Operation Christmas Drop shoves off for the mission

More than 12 months of preparation have gone into ensuring Operation Christmas Drop's four-day air drop mission goes smoothly, with countless fundraiser and many drop-off points made available to those wishing to donate supplies and help support Guam's island neighbors in the Marianas, Carolines,