AMC commander: 'Memorial Day ... a poignant reminder of the serious nature of our business'

This Memorial Day, I am very aware of the sacrifices being made daily by our American service men and women. As I fly throughout the European and Central Command Areas Of Responsibility this week, I have had the privilege to witness firsthand the heroic missions our personnel carry out every day. I

Critical Days of Summer Kick Off

In a sincere effort to save lives and prevent accidents, AMC's commander urges Airmen to get "Back to Basics at Home and Work" - the theme of this year's AMC Critical Days of Summer campaign. "We must ensure that everything we do, on and off duty, is completely thought through - especially during

"Click it or Ticket" leads into AMC Critical Days of Summer

As the Air Force-wide "Critical Days of Summer" campaign is about to begin the country-wide "Click it or Ticket" campaign is already in swing.Law enforcement authorities will be especially vigilant in identifying drivers not using seat belts through May 31."Our No. 1 contributor to Air Force

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'