News

Dec. 1, 2010
Staying physically fit through Comprehensive Airman Fitness

Welcome to the 2010 holiday season, which is also known as the season to over-eat and be a couch potato.A turkey here. Ham there. Before a person has time to realize it ... Bam! Bellies just got bigger, arms flabbier, thighs have a bit more thunder, and even chins start resembling Miss Piggy's. Why
Nov. 17, 2010
AFGLSC wins bronze again

For the second year in a row, the Air Force Global Logistics Support Center won the Bronze Award in the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Workforce Development Award. They won last year in their first year of competition. Although other organizations have won this
Nov. 15, 2010
MTLs at Fairchild show Airmen the ropes

Imagine being responsible for counseling, mentoring and being an example to approximately 2,000 new Airmen a year. Imagine these Airmen coming from all walks of life, yet they need the same formal training to integrate into military life. Imagine having to be familiar with 10 different career
Nov. 6, 2010
First production C-5M arrives at Dover, a true Total Force success

The first production C-5M Super Galaxy arrived for duty at Dover AFB today, marking a historic day for the U. S. Air Force and strategic airlift.Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., commander of Air Mobility Command, flew the Super Galaxy from Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y., to its operational home at
Nov. 3, 2010
Comprehensive Airman Fitness: Duo briefs Airmen on importance of communication at McConnell

Delivering McConnell Airmen a personal look at communications between generations, a father-daughter team held two seminars at the base theater, Oct. 27, 2010.The McConnell Unified Support team hosted Larry Johnson and Meagan Johnson, professional speakers from the Johnson Group as part of a
Nov. 3, 2010
'Survivors Speak Out' during breakfast at Scott AFB

The month of October highlighted many observances, including Breast Cancer Awareness, Domestic Violence Prevention and Red Ribbon Week, which aims to educate families on the dangers of drug use.In an effort to further spread the message of each of these observances, the Integrated Delivery System
Nov. 3, 2010
Wounded Soldier saved through use of ECMO machine on AE mission; officials say capability should continue to grow

On Oct. 21, an aeromedical evacuation mission made history. A wounded U.S. Army Soldier, suffering from an injury that affected his lungs, was transported on an aeromedical evacuation mission with the use of an Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation, or ECMO, machine from Afghanistan to Germany aboard
Oct. 27, 2010
Overhaul of McConnell's sim facility complete

After more than six months of construction and nearly $2 million, McConnell's newly remodeled KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator facility received its final inspection Oct. 20, 2010.The remodeling was the facility's first overhaul in more than 20 years. The long list of upgrades included a new
Oct. 27, 2010
McConnell Airmen participate in Wichita Career Day

Showcasing the Air Force core value of service before self, Airmen from McConnell AFB gave back to the community by participating in the first ever Wichita Career Day on Oct. 20.The event, a cooperative effort facilitated by the W.G. Williams Foundation and Wichita Public Schools, was at the Koch
Oct. 27, 2010
Little Rock civilian earns DOD award

A Defense Logistics Agency employee here earned the DLA Superior Civilian Service Award and the Secretary of Defense Global War on Terrorism Medal.Victor Ambegia, Disposition Services Little Rock, earned the award and medal for his service and achievements during deployments to Afghanistan and