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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22nd TRS instructors summit Mount Rainier

Senior Airman Jeremy Casinger recognizes the importance of his job as a 22nd Training Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist. With more than 3,000 students a year passing through the school house trained on survival aspects, his knowledge, as well as the knowledge of the rest

92nd LRS trains alongside Army Reserve unit

The 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management flight and the Minnesota-based Army Reserve 353rd Transportation Company trained hand-in-hand during a eight-day fuel transport exercise June 10-17. An annual requirement for Air Force fuels flights, the 92nd LRS Airmen were tasked with proving

Local recruit loses 90 pounds in 8 months to join Air Force

Checking in at 253 pounds, the weight limit could keep most people from even thinking about joining the Air Force ... but not everyone. "I wasn't surprised that I weighed too much, but I really didn't know the weight limit would be that low," said Matt Mobley, a 5-foot-7-inch 20-year-old. "But I

Team Charleston gears up for the ORI

More than 400 Airmen from the 437th Airlift Wing participated in a week-long mobility exercise June 20 in preparation for Charleston AFB's operational readiness inspection in August. During the Crisis Look 08-06 exercise, Charleston Airmen simulated deploying from here to form the 805th Air