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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

Charleston AFB welcomes new wing commander

Col. John Wood took command of the 437th Airlift Wing during a change of command ceremony here May 8.Colonel Wood, who was part of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force's Fellows Program at the Pentagon, officially assumed command of the 437th Airlift Wing from the outgoing wing commander, Col. John

Gen. Lichte visits Dover for NDTA-MAC

Airman overcomes cancer, continues to serve (and has a perfect PT score): Part 2

Editor's Note: This is the second part of a three-part series about an Airman's battle with cancer and how his commitment to faith, family and service helped him return to duty. To read part one, click the link under the story photo section.Fighting for life ... literallySergeant Sanders flew to the

AMC Airmen: 'Time to showcase your singing talent'

Airmen at AMC wings and affiliate units will have the opportunity to showcase their singing talents this summer during "AMC Icon," an annual command-wide contest to crown the best Air Force vocalist in AMC. "We're excited to once again offer mobility Airmen the opportunity to showcase the vocal

Kandahar C-17 Accident Investigation Board complete

Air Mobility Command today released the results of its investigation into the Dec. 3, 2008, mishap involving a C-17 Globemaster III at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. Following an uneventful flight from Germany to Kandahar AB, the mishap aircraft entered its final parking spot and the aircraft

Bagram C-17 Accident Investigation Board complete

Air Mobility Command today released the results of its investigation into the Jan. 30, 2009, mishap involving a C-17 Globemaster III that landed with retracted gear at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan.The Accident Investigation Board, convened by AMC, concluded the primary cause of the mishap was the

Urban terrain training for ACST