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Oct. 6, 2009
Air Force officials dedicate C-130 to Army's 82nd Airborne in Afghanistan

Air Force officials here dedicated a C-130 Hercules to the Soldiers of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division stationed in Afghanistan on Oct. 5 at Bagram Air Field. The transport was originally dedicated at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., on Oct. 25, 2008, to Fort Bragg's entire 82nd Airborne Division based
Oct. 5, 2009
AFSO 21: Bench stock 'vending machines' saving time for AMC's maintenance Airmen

If you've ever gone to a vending machine to get your favorite beverage or snack, well, imagine using that same technology to dispense a particular part or tool you could use to fix a plane. In Air Mobility Command, through an initiative between maintenance Airmen and the command's Air Force Smart
Oct. 5, 2009
AMC's 'Total Force' partners discuss first 'staff-to-staff' meet

Air Mobility Command Vice Commander, Lt. Gen. Rusty Findley, AMC Headquarters directors and their Air Force Reserve Command and Air National Guard equivalents came together for the command's first "staff-to-staff" meeting in September. The meeting was arranged to address key issues facing their
Oct. 5, 2009
Soldiers discuss Air Force support as eighth OEF anniversary passes

In the eight years since the start of Operation Enduring Freedom on Oct. 7, 2001, service members from all of the U.S. Armed Forces have had a part in making the operation a continuing success. In 2009, the Air Force is one of those partners working ever closer with its joint and coalition allies in
Oct. 5, 2009
AMC prepares to kick-off initiatives in support of the Year of the Air Force Family

Air Mobility Command leadership is preparing to kick-off its own initiatives in support of the Year of the Air Force Family a program introduced by the Air Force. AMC is working to establish its own initiatives and programs exclusive to the needs of its Airmen. AMC plans to conduct research at each
Oct. 5, 2009
Fuel efficiency among top priorities in AMC's energy conservation

Imagine your frustration when the price of gas goes up 50 cents and it adds $12.50 to the cost of filling up your 25-gallon tank. Now imagine adding $25,575 to the cost of filling the tank of a C-5 Galaxy that holds 51,150 gallons. The Air Force is the Department of Defense's largest consumer of
Oct. 5, 2009
AFSO 21: AMC simulator linking initiative making pilot training better

Air Mobility Command is not only training its pilots, it's doing it better. The command is linking its aircraft training simulators through numerous bases to make a good flight crew an even better flight crew. This simulator linking initiative is part of an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st
Oct. 5, 2009
As last KC-135E retires, focus shifts to KC-X

One of the last of the KC-135E Stratotankers to retire made its final flight to Sheppard AFB, Texas, on Sept. 28. After more than 50 years of service, tail number 56-1503 will be relegated to a life as one of several planes at Sheppard used for aircraft maintenance training. In the case of the
Oct. 2, 2009
McChord Airmen deliver equipment to American Samoa

A C-17 Globemaster III from McChord Air Force Base, Wash., touched down at Pago Pago International Airport late Oct. 1, bringing nine Federal Emergency Management Agency members and 17,000 pounds of cargo to American Samoa in support of relief operations. The mission was McChord's first humanitarian
Oct. 2, 2009
Scott AFB to host AMC Icon's finals competition

Air Mobility Command will host the AMC Icon finals at the Scott Club on Oct. 22 from 6:30-9 p.m. with the event featuring a special performance by AMC's own Air Force Band of Mid America. As an added feature, the command finals will be broadcast to AMC installations planning an Icon viewing party.