AMC announces command's USAF Marathon team

Air Mobility Command officials today announced the names of the team members who will represent AMC during the 13th Annual U.S. Air Force Marathon set for Sept. 19 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.The following individuals were selected for AMC's U.S. Air Force Marathon Team: Men's

AMC runners reminded of upcoming AF Marathon

Air Mobility Command officials are reminding AMC runners - both active-duty personnel and civilians -- that the 13th Annual U.S. Air Force Marathon is "right around the corner." This year's marathon event will be held Sept. 19 at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio. In addition to the 26.2-mile

AMC Airman earns national recognition

In just one example of the superb work Air Mobility Command Airmen perform each and every day, an AMC noncommissioned officer assigned to the command's Air Transportation Division recently earned the National Defense Transportation Association International Junior Executive Leadership Award.

CMSAF Roy meets with Afghan counterpart during RODEO competition

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy stopped July 23 to 24 during the Air Mobility RODEO 2009 competition to meet with Command Sgt. Maj. Abdul Malik of the Afghan National Army Air Corps and observe RODEO events. "The purpose of coming out here is two-fold," Chief Roy said. "First is

RODEO 2009: Maintaining the enduring spirit of Air Mobility RODEO

Air Mobility RODEO is all about being the best and taking home the trophy. Underneath that goal, however, is something else -- something intangible that lasts longer than RODEO week. Airmen call it "esprit de corps," or "camaraderie." It is the spirit of RODEO. It can be seen in the exhibition hall,

RODEO 2009: Winners announced for competitions

Air Mobility RODEO 2009 ended today with closing ceremony celebration and the announcement of 74 awards including the coveted "Best of the Best" award. The competition is the U.S. Air Force's and Air Mobility Command's premier mobility competition. Following are 16 of the main awards presented

RODEO 2009: McChord's 62nd AW wins 'Best of the Best'

RODEO 2009: New event tests maintenance skills

A large group of spectators fill bleachers and form a circle around a set of tables topped with maintenance supplies. In the middle of the crowd, someone is yelling out: "No member of the team is allowed to help another member. No looking at the other teams equipment. When all team members are done,

RODEO 2009: Pursuit of excellence is Turkish aim

An international team here has been making a major effort getting to know everyone this week. "We have great relationships with many of the teams here," said Maj. Gurbuz Bulut, Turkish air force team chief at Air Mobility RODEO 2009. "We would be quite happy to take some cups home with us this

RODEO 2009: KC-10 maintainers -- Planes don't fly without them

The 1979 KC-10 models were the first to be used in the Air Force in 1982. Today, there are currently 59 aircraft in the inventory. KC-10 units at McGuire AFB, N.J., and Travis AFB, Calif., provide a lot of off-loaded fuel within the Air Force's deployed area of responsibility, as well as provide