Fairchild AFB Airman captures AMC Icon title

Airman First Class Johanna Brooks of Fairchild AFB, Wash., was named the winner of the Air Mobility Command Icon competition following the command performance here Oct. 23. Airman First Class Naomi Nadeau of Dover AFB, Del., garnered second place, and Master Sgt. Robert Martin, representing Travis

AMC Phoenix Rally focused on 'getting back to basics'

About 80 air mobility leaders gathered here Oct. 22-24 for Air Mobility Command's Phoenix Rally -- a three-day, focused look at the command's priorities, roles and missions. The theme for this year's Phoenix Rally was "Back to Basics: Executing Global Reach Fundamentals."In an opening statement, AMC

DOD civilian drops 120 pounds with Air Force's help

Tipping the scale at 365 pounds, a 5-foot-10-inch male joined the Air Force in 2003 ... as a civilian employee.Five years and 120 pounds later, he now checks in at 245 pounds thanks to the Air Force for helping make his weight loss successful.Dominick Ward, who is a civilian pickup and delivery

3 decades of safety, loving every minute of it

He's dedicated the past 30 years to keeping servicemembers and their families safe. His hard work, commitment and passion about safety prove he loves what he does. His nationally and internationally recognized awards from his peers, Air Mobility Command and the Air Force prove he's great at doing

ACST: Cadre prepare Airmen for deployment

ACST: Cover and concealment for convoy ops

ACST: Caring for the 'victim'

Berlin Airlift veterans recognized by German government

Veterans of the Berlin Airlift were recognized by the German government for their bravery and sacrifice at a ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Oct. 15, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the operation and marking the opening of a six-week Berlin Airlift exhibit at the Travis Air

Pope energy initiative saves Air Force $150,000

Pope's own 43rd Civil Engineer Squadron was recently recognized Air Force-wide for a proposal of a wireless ramp lighting initiative. Anton Klein, former 43rd CES electrical engineer, developed the idea for the system, submitted the proposal as an Idea in the Air Force Idea program and was

AMC energy experts: ‘Every month should be Energy Awareness Month’

October is Energy Awareness Month and, although the month-long observance highlights the importance of energy conservation, Air Mobility Command energy experts said every month needs to be Energy Awareness Month.Based on Defense Department and Air Force figures, there's a good reason for the command