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Nov. 24, 2009
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
Nov. 24, 2009
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
Nov. 24, 2009
Photo essay: Team presents colors during AMC change of command

Four Air Mobility Command Airmen led a team to present the colors during the AMC change of command ceremony here Nov. 20. In these photos, their participation is highlighted.
Nov. 24, 2009
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
Nov. 24, 2009
Photo essay: Air Force Band of Mid-America performs during AMC change of command

Serving as the music centerpiece for the Air Mobility Command change of command ceremony on Nov. 20, the U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America performed several numbers during the official ceremony.The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America is stationed at Scott AFB. The unit is comprised of 45 musicians
Nov. 23, 2009
AMC ready to assist those eligible for early separation through force management program

As the Air Force moves to realign its force to meet fiscal 2010 end strength requirements, AMC leaders and service agencies are leaning forward to assist affected personnel."AMC is committed to taking care of its people," said Col. Lee Wyatt, AMC's director of Manpower, Personnel, and Services. "We
Nov. 23, 2009
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
Nov. 23, 2009
General Johns takes command of AMC

Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr. assumed command of Air Mobility Command from Gen. Arthur J. Lichte in a ceremony here Nov. 20.AMC is responsible for providing rapid, global mobility and sustainment for America's armed forces. As the commander, General Johns acts as the lead agent for all mobility air
Nov. 20, 2009
AMC awards $225K to bases for thinking 'green'

Green thinking led to cold cash when Air Mobility Command gave $100,000 to Charleston Air Force Base; $75,000 to Scott AFB and $50,000 to Travis AFB on Nov. 18 for the bases' efforts to conserve energy and promote culture change. Eligibility for the Energy Incentive Award this year opened up to
Nov. 20, 2009
SERE fire circle: Undercurrent of pride, respect swells through "coastal" phase of training

(Editor's note: The SERE fire circle is a time-honored tradition of Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialists. The fire circle is typically beneath a parachute, an iconic visual of the SERE member in the woods, where they gather to learn and join in the camaraderie of the career after