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Sept. 10, 2009
Injured AMC Airman credits training for saving her life

It takes a split second for an improvised explosive device to detonate, and knowing what to do and how to react in that split second after the explosion can save your life. The training one AMC Airman received during the Advanced Contingency Skills Training Course at the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary
Sept. 9, 2009
MacDill Airman killed in IED Attack

Department of Defense officials announced today the death of a MacDill Airman assigned to the 6th Air Mobility Wing who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. First Lt Joseph Helton, 24, of Monroe, Georgia, died Sept. 8 near Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle
Sept. 9, 2009
Mobility Warriors: Defenders - Long arm of law keeps Kandahar operations in check, Airmen safe

Security forces Airmen are the first line of defense for an Air Force base. They are charged with maintaining the rule of law; this is especially important in a war-torn region like Kandahar, Afghanistan. The men and women from the 755th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron work tirelessly to
Sept. 9, 2009
Charleston squadron bolsters squadron safety with VPP

The 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron here took a new stride in keeping safety a top priority Sept. 3. Lt. Col. Stevan Kaighen, 437th LRS commander, announced the squadron-level implementation of the Voluntary Protection Program, an occupational safety initiative, during his squadron commander's
Sept. 9, 2009
Tops In Blue performs during Air Force Week Sacramento

The Air Force's premiere entertainment group sang and danced their way into the hearts of thousands of Sacramento area residents during a series of concerts at the California State Fair Sept. 6 and 7. The Tops In Blue concerts, named "To Dream," were part of Air Force Week Sacramento, a weeklong
Sept. 9, 2009
Proclamation officially opens Air Force Week Sacramento

Air Force Week here officially began Sept. 8 with a proclamation ceremony on the steps of the California State Capitol Building. In attendance at the event were California Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi, Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Gen. Arthur J. Lichte, commander of Air
Sept. 9, 2009
AMC Commander: Air Force birthday is an opportunity to recognize 62 years of success

On Sept. 18, 1947, our Air Force became a separate branch of the military. Since then our unequalled accomplishments have helped provide a beacon of hope for men, women, and children all over the world. Throughout our command's rich history, we have evolved from Air Transportation Command to Air
Sept. 9, 2009
Photo essay: AMC in action - Pave Hawks redeploy aboard C-17 Globemaster III

In Operation Enduring Freedom, the Air Force's C-17 Globemaster III is a critical airlifter for the war effort. Some of this effort includes moving critical cargo such as pallets of food to helicopters.In these photos, an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter is being loaded on a C-17 to redeploy from
Sept. 8, 2009
Airmen demonstrate their importance to Afghanistan, joint operations

Joint expeditionary tasked Airmen have two commanders, the Army one responsible for their day-to-day missions and the Air Force one responsible for their administrative and operational control; but they both sing the praises of their Airmen. According to Army Lt. Col. Matt Smith the task force
Sept. 8, 2009
Airman provides critical aid under fire

Airmen have their training put to the test every day, whether it's by exercise training or real life occurrences. Even when faced with danger, no matter the situation, Airmen will apply their abilities to accomplish their mission. On Aug. 12, Airman 1st Class Destiney Dowdy, a medic with Provincial