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Dec. 16, 2009
'Operation Thunderstruck;' train to fly, fight and win

One-by-one, 10 Charleston-based C-17 took off from Charleston AFB Dec. 16 in support of exercise "Operation Thunderstruck." While Charleston AFB is no stranger to launching a large number of aircraft in a short period of time, this year's exercise is different than ones from year's past. In the
Dec. 16, 2009
Air Force, AMC invests in productivity improvement projects

AMC kicked off an awareness campaign for the Air Force Productivity Enhancing Capital Investment, or PECI, Program, which runs Dec. 1 through Dec. 31. The program provides funding for productivity improvement projects at Air Force bases worldwide. While the details of each PECI project may vary,
Dec. 16, 2009
Season is a chance to spread cheer to Airmen - especially those who won’t be home for holidays

The crisp December air, colorful and bright decorations, and hustle and bustle of people shopping at stores during the holidays bring a sense of anticipation and excitement for some people but feelings of loneliness and stress for others.Air Mobility Command officials believe the season provides an
Dec. 16, 2009
Season is a chance to spread cheer to Airmen: especially those who won’t be home for holidays

The crisp December air, colorful and bright decorations, and hustle and bustle of people shopping at stores during the holidays bring a sense of anticipation and excitement for some people but feelings of loneliness and stress for others.Air Mobility Command officials believe the season provides an
Dec. 15, 2009
New C-27J Spartan training operations center opens at Robins

A new cargo plane with short landing and takeoff capability promises to save the lives of warfighters by reducing the need for ground convoys in dangerous areas, and the pilots who will fly it will be trained here. On Dec. 9, officials from a broad coalition that includes Air Force, Army, industry
Dec. 15, 2009
AMC en-route locations: As Korea moves, so does Osan's air mobility squadron

The 731st Air Mobility Squadron has an important role to fill at Osan Air Base and nothing is going to stop these hard chargers from completing their mission. "Our squadron never sleeps," said Col. David "JC" Penny, 731st AMS commander. "We execute hundreds of real-world missions every day and we
Dec. 14, 2009
Operation Christmas Drop packed and ready

Volunteers from Andersen AFB and the local community participated in the final boxbuild here Dec. 5 for Operation Christmas Drop, the Air Force's longest on-going humanitarian airlift mission.Over 12 tons of items have been donated from various groups and individuals from Guam and surrounding
Dec. 14, 2009
AMC Commander: 'This holiday a time to celebrate, relax; but please make safety a priority'

Since taking command just four short weeks ago, I can honestly say I'm more excited than ever to be back in AMC! Whether I am visiting our Guard and Reserve partners on the East Coast or our deployed Airmen in Southwest Asia, it is clear to me you are the finest Airmen in the U.S. Air Force. The
Dec. 11, 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. 11, 2009
AMC contingency response Airmen build future Afghan pilot training base

Airmen deployed from the 615th Contingency Response Wing at Travis AFB, Calif., made a profound difference in Shindand, Afghanistan, by restoring an airfield, which will eventually become the home of the Afghan National Army Air Corps undergraduate pilot training.As contingency response Airmen