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

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