MacDill AAFES goes green

Recycling plastic, aluminum cans and paper products are all things that people have been doing for years to help save the environment. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service along with The Defense Commissary Agency have both introduced another way for people to do their part. AAFES is introducing

AMC provides users new way to access data online

In the near future, your supervisor might tell you to post a document on EIM, so your unit can access the information. Enterprise Information Management, commonly called EIM, allows users to access and share information across the wing, command, and eventually the Air Force, in one common storage

Phillies hit home run with Air Force Week

The Philadelphia Phillies and McGuire Air Force Base celebrated Air Force Week in Philadelphia during the team's winning home game Monday against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park. During the celebration, which included a color guard demonstration by Air Force Airmen and a flyover of the

Air Force Week takes off with Bridesburg parade

Air Force Week in Philadelphia kicked off with the United Veterans of Bridesburg Memorial Day Parade Monday in Bridesburg, Penn. The first official event of Air Force Week, which runs through June 2, featured members of Team McGuire who provided a flyover, a military formation and music by the U.S.

Pope, local community law enforcement come together for week-long celebration

He walks boldly, almost at a march and with a stern face, from the corner of the hangar. He passes by rows of others like him until he centers himself at a table. He does a right face and stands at attention for a brief second. He presents a slow, but sincere, salute. He is not saluting a person. He

President Bush lands at Pope

AMC commander: remembering the sacrifices of our fallen heroes and their families

This Memorial Day, I am very aware of the sacrifices being made daily by our American service men and women. My recent visit to our fine troops at Dover Air Force Base -- where our fallen heroes return with dignity -- was a vivid reminder of the cost of freedom. As military members, Memorial Day is

437 AW earns AFA Verne Orr Award

The 437th Airlift Wing was named the Air Force Association's 2008 Verne Orr Award winner May 13. "It is a fantastic recognition for our team efforts to 'Take the Fight to the Enemy!' I'm so proud to command the No. 1 of 288 wings in the Air Force," said Col. John "Red" Millander, 437 AW commander.

AMC commander praises Fairchild

The commander of Air Mobility Command visited the base and surrounding areas May 15-19. During his tour of AMC bases, Gen. Arthur Lichte "couldn't be happier with what I've seen here at Fairchild," he said. "You can be very proud of what you're doing. You're accomplishing the mission. You're

National Police Week on Charleston AFB