AFSO21 initiative saves Dover $1.8 million

A new process will save Dover Air Force Base, Del., $1.8 million in man hours in the course of a year and most residents will not notice the change.Inprocessing Dover took an average of 20 days, but through an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century initiative, that time has been cut down to

U.S. Military Shepherds Humanitarian Aid to Pakistan

Two Air Force C-17 airlifters have begun delivering humanitarian aid to internally displaced people in Pakistan's northwestern provinces, the chief U.S. defense representative said today. For Navy Rear Adm. Michael A. Lefevre, who works out of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, the humanitarian effort

AMC crews deliver humanitarian assistance to Pakistan

On the move: KC-135 mission bound

Development of the modern air refueling aircraft

Editor's note: This is the sixth article in a series of articles highlighting the history of aerial refueling and the important role aerial refueling has played in American military history.By the early 1950s, Air Force air refueling tankers consisted of converted bombers and cargo aircraft. The

House Resolution praises Berlin Airlift effort

The 60th anniversary of the lift of the soviet blockade on West Berlin took place this week, shortly after the House of Representatives formally recognized the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift May 4, 2009. The blockade was lifted May 12, 1949. According to Air Mobility Command Historians

Saving the 'victim'

Cover fire

AMC delivers 30,000 H1N1 prevention kits to South American countries

An Air Mobility Command C-17 Globemaster III and its crew, operating in conjunction with U.S. Southern Command efforts, delivered 30,000 H1N1 influenza prevention kits to six South American countries May 8 to 10, according to AMC officials. The H1N1 flu virus, first detected in April, is a new

Viking Challenge '09 breaks record as largest in event history

With 321 participants competing on 36 teams, Saturday's Viking Challenge 2009, was the largest in event history and was another successful fundraiser for the Travis Fisher House.Viking Challenge, the 12-hour relay event in which teams continuously moved -- running, jogging or walking -- took place