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  • AMC grieves the passing of former commander -- Gen. Paul K. Carlton

    It is with great sadness that we received the news today of the passing of Gen. Paul K. Carlton, a great Airman, warrior, and former commander of Air Mobility Command. His accomplishments as a commander will be remembered and honored; he embodied the core values of integrity, service before self,

  • Defense secretary issues holiday season message

    Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today issued a holiday season message giving thanks to the military men and women who put their lives on the line every day."This time of year calls on Americans to reflect on and give thanks for the freedoms and prosperity we enjoy. Of course, we can only do so

  • Air Force leaders send holiday safety message

    The Air Force's top leaders send the Air Force family a holiday safety message and remind all to celebrate responsibly.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz issued the following message: "Happy Holidays! Whether you are deployed, stationed

  • Policy opens federal job opportunities for qualifying military spouses

    A new executive policy has pushed open the door for qualifying military spouses to enter the federal workforce, enabling them to apply for more jobs advertised on USAJOBS.Executive Order 13473, which went into effect Sept. 11, 2009, identified three groups of qualifying spouses now eligible to apply

  • AMC announces annual winners for manpower, personnel, services

    Air Mobility Command's Manpower, Personnel and Services (A1) Directorate announced their annual award winners for fiscal year 2009 on Nov. 24. Col. Lee O. Wyatt, AMC's A1 director, said the winners are "individual and team superstars who provided outstanding personnel (civilian/military), manpower

  • Photo essay: AMC Airmen put on a show during AMC change of command

    The Airmen of Air Mobility Command formed up to lead a multi-unit presentation for the Air Mobility Command change of command ceremony here Nov. 20.Hundreds of Airmen took part in representing the command through fluid formations on the Scott AFB parade field as Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr. took

  • CRW Airmen brighten Afghan boy's day by fulfilling simple request

    Capt. Marian Collins' third deployment to Afghanistan in October became her most rewarding one -- not because of any medal earned or battle fought, but because she reached out to an Afghan youth whose gratitude gave added meaning to her team's mission.Captain Collins, assistant director of