Supporting the 'surge:' Mobility Airmen continue peak pace for Operation Enduring Freedom

In February, President Barack Obama authorized an additional 17,000 troops to "surge" into Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom. Since then, mobility Airmen have met the challenge the entire way. To move that many personnel, a concentrated effort in the mobility airlift and air refueling

AMC's top enlisted leader retires after 30 years of service

After more than three years as Air Mobility Command's top enlisted leader, Chief Master Sergeant Joseph E. Barron retired on Oct. 16 after a ceremony honoring his 30-year Air Force career and tenure at Scott AFB. "The places I've been to, the opportunities I've had... it's truly been an honor to

CMSAF Roy visits AMC Airmen at Scott AFB

The 16th chief master sergeant of the Air Force visited Scott Air Force Base on Oct. 15 and 16 to speak to the enlisted force here and to participate in a conference along with two former CMSAFs. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy learned how Airmen at Scott AFB enable combat power and

Charleston technical sergeant honored for heroic actions

A Charleston AFB technical sergeant was honored on Oct. 15 for his heroism and bravery while suffering from injuries sustained during a patrol on his seventh deployment to the Middle East. Tech. Sgt. Michael Williams, an explosives ordnance disposal technician with the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron,

618th TACC commander discusses MacDill's 'One Team, No Seam'

The 618th Tanker Air Control Center commander from Scott AFB, Ill.,met with Airmen at MacDill AFB and discussed the future of the Total Force Integration here during his visit Oct. 5 to 6. Maj. Gen. Mark Solo talked about the benefits of active duty and Reserve members working together with Airmen

Security forces Airmen aim for sniper marksmanship competition

Two security forces Airmen from Air Mobility Command's Little Rock AFB are taking aim at the 2009 Inter-Service Sniper Sustainment Training Exercise from Nov. 7 to 13 at Fort Chaffee, Ark. Staff Sgt. Carl Hook, 19th Security Forces Squadron security forces trainer and shooter, and Senior Airman Dane

First lady embarks on mission to help military families

First Lady Michelle Obama today vowed to make the voices of U.S. military families heard in the nation's capital, and called on Americans to recognize the sacrifices made by those in uniform and their loved ones. Addressing a crowd at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., the first lady said she and Jill

Charleston Airman receives Bronze Star with Valor

AFSO 21: Flight simulators help AMC to 'maximize value, minimize waste'

In Air Mobility Command, the use of flight simulators as an Air Force Smart Operation for the 21st Century effort is helping significantly reduce costs, maximize training and make more aircraft available for operational missions. Through AFSO 21, initiatives provide a "dedicated effort to maximize

Executive order bans texting while driving for federal employees

In an executive order issued Oct. 1, President Barack Obama banned federal employees from text messaging while behind the wheel on government business. "With nearly 3 million civilian employees, the federal government can and should demonstrate leadership in reducing the dangers of text messaging