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  • Expeditionary Center NCO represents Air Force in NJ Hall of Fame induction

    "That lieutenant is six miracles in one," said Master Sgt. Jeff Norway, reflecting on his experience meeting U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brian Brennan, who received the first Unsung Hero Award during the 2009 New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony May 3 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in

  • SECAF, CSAF: 'Seeking help is a sign of strength'

    (Editor's note: The following is a April 24, 2009, letter to Airmen from Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz) "We continue to be deeply concerned about each Airman ... Active Duty, Guard, Reserve and Civilian ... who chooses to take his

  • AMC names 2008 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    During the 2008 Air Mobility Command Outstanding Airmen and First Sergeant of the Year banquet April 29 at the Scott AFB Club, 12 AMC OAY finalists were recognized and four of the finalists were selected to go on to compete at Air Force level. The AMC 2008 Outstanding Airmen of the Year are: Senior

  • C-17 stage crews at Manas ramp up support for OEF

    Over the past five weeks, three Pacific Air Forces C-17 Globemaster IIIs have been flying round-the-clock missions from Manas to Afghanistan delivering special cargo in support of the Operation Enduring Freedom surge.The "stage" operation set up at Manas included aircraft and personnel from 535th

  • AMC commander to be honored by enlisted Airmen

    The enlisted men and women of Air Mobility Command have nominated their commander, Gen. Arthur Lichte, for induction into the AMC Order of the Sword. Chief Master Sgt. Joe Barron, AMC's Command Chief, notified the general of his nomination this week."The enlisted force honored me more than you could

  • AMC's operations hub plans missions to deliver MRAPs to Afghanistan

    Air Mobility Command's hub for global airlift, air refueling and aeromedical evacuation is "all in" with its commitment to support joint worldwide operations, including efforts to deliver Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles to support the increasing U.S. presence in Afghanistan.The vehicles,

  • 3rd Airlift Squadron performs first squadron deployment

    The 3rd Airlift Squadron made history as they deployed for the first time April 26th. More than 150 3rd AS members deployed to Southwest Asia to support the airlift mission, providing intratheater airlift through two main hubs to deliver much-needed cargo to the front lines. "This is a unique

  • Airmen applaud AMC's PHOENIX STRIPE conference

    Junior noncommissioned officers and civilians from around the Air Force participated in Air Mobility Command's PHOENIX STRIPE program here April 13-17. PHOENIX STRIPE is a highly selective professional development conference for junior noncommissioned officers and mid-grade civilians recommended by

  • General attends ribbon cutting ceremony

    The 18th Air Force commander, from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., helped officials here cut the ribbon on a combined headquarters building (Bldg. 318), April 16 during his visit to Little Rock AFB."Today's ribbon cutting is a result of a 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission's findings, which