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  • Prevent the spread of flu this season by planning ahead

    Air Mobility Command is protecting its personnel against the spread of influenza-like illness as the United States continues to see an increase in flu cases this season.Forty-one states report widespread influenza activity, and visits to doctors for flu-like illness are higher than levels expected

  • Little Rock Airmen fuel up to save environment, tax dollars

    Airmen from the 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron's Fuels Management Flight keep the fuel flowing for combat airlifters by leading the way in the testing and fielding of more economical, environmentally friendly and sustainable aviation and ground fuels. The base uses a lot of fuel to power

  • Grand opening of Sven's Kitchen continues sense of belonging effort

    In the continuous effort to create a sense of belonging for all Airmen, the 319th Air Refueling Wing and the base's Chaplin Corps Team unveiled Sven's Kitchen Oct. 21 during a grand opening, ribbon-cutting ceremony here. Sven's Kitchen is a place for all Airmen, family and friends to gather while

  • JB MDL receives $1 million grant to aid exceptional family members

    A $1 million grant was awarded to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst recently to provide assistance to military family members with disabilities. The grant coincides with the "Year of the Air Force Family," during which the Air Force has set out to examine and improve the quality of services for those

  • Photo essay: Cargo loading at Kandahar

    Mobility Airmen support cargo loading operations every day in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility getting vital supplies and personnel to the places they are needed.In these photos, see some cargo loading operations in Kandahar in mid-October 2009.

  • AMC commander visits Joint Base Balad

    Gen. Arthur J. Lichte, commander of Air Mobility Command, visited the base Oct. 6 to observe inter- and intra-theater airlift capabilities and learn about air mobility operations and direct-delivery missions throughout Southwest Asia. In an interview during his visit with 332nd Air Expeditionary

  • New commander takes reins at U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center

    In a speech outlining his three priorities as he took charge of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center, Brig. Gen. Richard T. Devereaux told the hundreds gathered at his change of command ceremony Oct. 19 that he was "humbled and delighted to be taking command of this fine organization." The former

  • KC-10s deliver fuel enabling rapid air support in Southwest Asia

    Think of this number: 1.2 million. That's the number of pounds of fuel the KC-10s from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing deliver daily to aircraft that provide air support in Afghanistan skies. This means that when coalition forces need air support, aircraft such as the A-10 Thunder Bolt II, B-1B