U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center: K-9 students practice detection tactics

AMC-gained units assist in battling California wildfires

Aircraft from four AMC-gained units -- Air Guard and Air Force Reserve units that would report directly to AMC if they're mobilized for combat -- are continuing to assist efforts to bring more than 100 wildfires in California under control. The units include three Air National Guard wings -- the

AMC Commander calls for USAF Marathon participation

Mobility Airmen, Airmen from around the world will join other runners in September at Wright-Patterson AFB for the 12th Annual Air Force Marathon - and Air Mobility Command can lead the way. The Air Force marathon has grown to national significance because it reflects our service so well: it's a

Most outstanding contribution to flight in DoD

The 906th Air Refueling Squadron was recently awarded the Air Force Association 2008 David C. Schilling Award. According to the AFA's Website, the award is given to units with the, "most outstanding contribution in the field of flight." The citation noted that the 906 ARS gave the, "most outstanding

C-17 crew returns rescued contractors to America

Three Americans flew to freedom aboard an Air Mobility Command C-17 July 2 after being held more than five years in captivity by the leftist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. The three military contractors -- Marc Gozalves, Thomas Howes and Keith Stansell, all employees of the Los

Air Mobility Command seeks more efficient fuel practices to conserve energy

The pinch at the pump isn't just hitting cars. As oil prices continue to soar, Air Mobility Command is looking for even more ways to lower the amount of aviation fuel used by its fleet of airlifters and tankers. An Air Force study using 2006 data revealed aviation fuel accounts for 82 percent of the

Global Aeromedical Evacuation Continues Improving to Get Troops Home

Also known as the air ambulance for the military and the joint warfighter's "lifeline home," the Air Mobility Command's Aeromedical Evacuation system provides critical medical care from the front lines and contingencies around the world. Since Oct. 2001, more than 48,000 Soldiers, Marines, Sailors

AMC commander's Fourth of July safety message

Now that we're a little more than one month into the 101 Critical Days of Summer, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank all of you for the safe start we've had so far. This year's slogan, "Be your own safety manager" has proven to be a great tool to keep us all properly focused, and with

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Berlin Airlift remembered