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Jan. 28, 2011
Air Force announces court-martial sentence for former command chief

The week-long court-martial of Chief Master Sgt. William Gurney, the former command chief of Air Force Materiel Command, concluded today with a six-member panel of male officers sentencing the chief to 20 months confinement, reduction to rank of E-1 and a dishonorable discharge for 15 violations of
Jan. 13, 2011
Joint Base Lewis-McChord crew chiefs 'get the job done'

No airlift wing can provide global airlift for America without ready and available aircraft. No aircraft can deliver global airlift without proper maintenance. At McChord Field here, the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs ensure the 62nd Airlift Wing's C-17 Globemaster IIIs are safe,
Jan. 13, 2011
McConnell's 22nd MDG picks up 21 AMC-level awards

The mission at McConnell is supported by various groups, and through their efforts to support McConnell, the 22nd Medical Group recently won 21 Air Mobility Command-level awards for 2010. The awards are given annually to outstanding teams and individuals who stand out in their specialty. McConnell's
Jan. 10, 2011
JETs help move Afghanistan mission

Most Airmen know that Air Force jets move cargo, personnel and equipment in and out of theater. But for some Airmen, this type of jet doesn't exactly rack up flight time. This JET is really a Joint Expeditionary Tasking in which several Transit Center at Manas Airmen are assigned to the Army to
Jan. 7, 2011
Travis AFB's DGMC nabs 60 AMC-level medical awards

Christmas came early for 60 people assigned to the David Grant USAF Medical Center as Air Mobility Command announced Dec. 16 the command award winners for the Air Force Medical Service Annual Awards Program.In a message from Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., AMC commander, DGMC units, individuals and
Jan. 6, 2011
Expeditionary Center formally assumes command of five Air Mobility Command units

The U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center assumed command of five Air Mobility Command organizations during a ceremony here Jan 6. The AMC restructuring allows 18th Air Force to focus almost exclusively on worldwide mobility flying operations and gives the Expeditionary Center added responsibility for
Dec. 8, 2010
18th Air Force, Expeditionary Center restructuring to enhance air mobility, warfighting command and control

AMC officials announced plans Dec. 7 to restructure some command and control functions, commonly referred to as C2, effective Jan. 7, 2011. The command's 18th Air Force will focus on C2 of air mobility, contingency response, and enroute operations, including the 618th Air and Space Operations Center
Dec. 2, 2010
Air Force Global Logistics Support Center hosts safety meetings

The Air Force Global Logistics Support Center, 635th Supply Chain Operations Wing, and 635th Supply Chain Operations Group recently hosted the Department of Defense Voluntary Protection Program Center of Excellence Gap Analysis Team. The VPP Gap Analysis assessment consisted of a three day visit to
Nov. 22, 2010
Two AMC teams among five to earn 2010 Chief of Staff Team Excellence Awards

Mobility Airmen assigned to Air Mobility Command teams this year were recognized Nov. 17 as winners of 2010 Chief of Staff Team Excellence Awards.Those teams include the C-17 Refuel Value Stream Analysis Team with the 726th Air Mobility Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, and the 612th Air
Nov. 17, 2010
AFGLSC wins bronze again

For the second year in a row, the Air Force Global Logistics Support Center won the Bronze Award in the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Workforce Development Award. They won last year in their first year of competition. Although other organizations have won this

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