Grand Forks wing welcomes new commander

The Warriors of the North welcomed their new commander during a change-of-command ceremony Nov. 13 at 3:19 p.m. Col. Donald L. Shaffer took command from Col. John E. Michel, who relinquished command of the 319th Air Refueling Wing after 16 months."I'm thrilled to be here. I'm very excited to be your

AMC commander discusses mobility operations, state of the fleet, and the people who make the mission happen

When the commander of Air Mobility Command took the stage during the 41st Annual Airlift/Tanker Association Convention and Symposium Oct. 31 in Nashville, his first words carried the tone of the four-day A/TA event. He reminded the audience of why they were wearing Airman Battle Uniforms and flight

Assistant secretary of the Air Force for manpower and Reserve affairs visits GFAFB

The assistant secretary of the Air Force for manpower and Reserve affairs toured Grand Forks Air Force Base Nov. 11 to 13.The Honorable Daniel B. Ginsberg used the visit as an opportunity to see firsthand the remarkable quality of life programs that have been implemented at Grand Forks AFB, speak

AMC Commander: 'You are all heroes'

As my 38 years in the Air Force come to a close, I find myself reflecting on the great accomplishments made by mobility Airmen...past and present. Ninety-one years ago we began developing the core competencies that define the Air Mobility Command (AMC) we know today. Beginning with innovations in

Photo essay: Airmen train in dismounted patrolling tactics at Expeditionary Center

Students in the Combat Airman Skills Training Course 10-1A practice dismounted patrolling tactics during course training on Nov. 12, 2009, on a range at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The course, taught by the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center's 421st Combat Training Squadron, prepares

Photo essay: Airmen train in mounted patrol operations at Expeditionary Center

Students in the Combat Airman Skills Training Course 10-1A participated in mounted patrol, or convoy operations, training during a course session on Nov. 12, 2009, on a range at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The course, taught by the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center's 421st Combat

Air Force C-5M flies into U.S. record books

An Air Mobility Command C-5M Super Galaxy went into the official record books Oct. 30 when a previous world-record-attempt flight was certified by the U.S. National Aeronautic Association."I am pleased to announce that all 41 of the records claimed in the C-5M on Sept. 13 have been approved as U.S.

USTRANSCOM's first senior enlisted leader retires

Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth McQuiston, U.S. Transportation Command's first senior enlisted leader, retired from active duty today, amid family, friends and co-workers who packed the Seay Auditorium to wish him well."It's tough to leave a place full of such great people," Chief McQuiston said. "It's

Tops in Blue plays at Charleston

Fox NFL stars score big with troops in Afghanistan

Fox NFL Sunday normally broadcasts from Los Angeles but this weekend they left the comfort of home to join the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coastguardsmen serving in Afghanistan.Terry Bradshaw, Jimmy Johnson, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, Curt Menefee and Jay Glazer made the trip,