AMC posturing to support China, Burma humanitarian relief

Mobility Airmen are posturing for possible relief efforts for victims of China's earthquake, planners from the 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center said Friday. While the 618th TACC has no defined requirements to provide military airlift assistance, at least one AMC aircrew is on alert to fly an Air

62nd MXS munitions flight pitches AFSO21 idea to AMC

The 62nd Maintenance Squadron's munitions flight recently came up with a plan to not only centralize its daily administrative and operational functions, but also limit the base population's exposure to dangerous explosives.The plan--which was generated as part of an Air Force Smart Operations for

AMC commander discusses Burma relief posture, new tanker, joint basing

"Every time a C-17 (Globemaster III) from McChord, or any of our other bases, lands anywhere around the world, it's a symbol of hope," said Gen. Arthur Lichte, commander of Air Mobility Command, today during his visit here. "It may be in the middle of an earthquake, it may be in the middle of a

Needed: mobility Airmen to showcase singing talent in 'AMC Icon' competition

Airmen at AMC Wings and affiliate units will have the opportunity to showcase their singing talents this summer in the upcoming "AMC Icon" competition. "We're excited to offer this opportunity to showcase the vocal talent throughout the command," said Sam Parker, chief of AMC Services Resources and

Air Force Announces Air Force Week in Philadelphia Events

The United States Air Force is proud to announce events planned for Air Force Week in Philadelphia, May 26-June 2. Activities in the Philadelphia metro region will begin on Memorial Day, May 26, and culminate with an Air Exposition--featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration

Dover Airman to receive CFC Hero Award

A Dover Airman was recently awarded the 2007 National Combined Federal Campaign Military Hero Award for his efforts with the CFC and other volunteer activities in the community. Capt. Thomas Abell, 436th Mission Support Squadron Military Personnel Flight commander, will receive the annual CFC Hero

Balad servicemembers mark milestone in decreasing convoys, saving lives

Deployed servicemembers here have prevented approximately 10,000 convoy vehicles and about 27,000 servicemembers from traveling along improvised explosive device laden Iraqi roads since the squadron stood up in January 2006. To get these people and vehicles moved quickly and safely throughout the

Aircrews stand by to continue Burma relief mission

For Capt. Trevor Hall, flying a C-130 Hercules to deliver humanitarian relief is largely what his mission is all about. Captain Hall and his aircrew were one of a handful of C-130s allowed to deliver relief supplies to the people of Burma in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Nagris that swept through the

AMC Fitfactor promotes healthy, active lifestyles

 With 101 days of Fitfactor summer fun right around the corner beginning June through August, the children at MacDill youth center are ready to get out, get up and get fit. These days, doctors worry that kids, dubbed "Generation Xbox," aren't getting enough physical activity to keep them

U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center: FAST students train in combatives