Combat Camera Airman receives best in DOD honor

A photojournalist from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron here has been recognized as the best in the Department of Defense. Staff Sgt. Stacy Pearsall was named Military Photographer of the Year. She received the honor against more than 1,700 entries submitted by her peers from all branches of the U.S.

Chairman of Joint Chiefs visits Pope

Adm. Mike Mullen, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Pope Air Force Base and Fort Bragg Monday for the first time since assuming command in October 2007. The admiral toured Pope's Green Ramp, visiting with warfighters from many of Pope's squadrons. He met with an aeromedical

Advanced Study of Air Mobility: Around the world in an Expeditionary Center classroom

They've traveled across the U.S. to visit military and industry headquarters for the past 10 months. Now they're preparing to travel around the world in the next few months before they graduate. What other in-residence Intermediate Developmental Education, or IDE, program offers Air Force majors the

President Bush visits McGuire

Phoenix Rally celebrates 60th Anniversary of Berlin Airlift

Air mobility leaders gathered here March 24 through 28 for the annual Phoenix Rally, during which attendees acknowledged past and present accomplishments while celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift . The theme of Phoenix Rally was "A legacy of global reach and hope," chosen to

Pope remembers fallen Airman

Tech. Sgt. William Jefferson, 21st Special Tactics Squadron, died March 22 near Sperwan Ghar, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.Sergeant Jefferson died from wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. He began his military career as a Marine in

AMC commander reinforces need for new tanker

While many are focused on the formal protest of the recent KC-45A contract award, the needs of the warfighter -- and the nation -- remain unchanged. The Air Force's nearly 50-year-old KC-135 Stratotanker must be replaced with a newer, more capable aircraft as soon as possible. "This is a matter of

Training to manage change

For servicemembers, change is something that can happen on a daily basis. From joint basing to restructure and reorganization, change can be overwhelming. But, change can also be an opportunity, according to the Dale Carnegie Training. McGuire, Fort Dix and Lakehurst personnel recently attended a

Air Mobility Battlelab's lightweight litter system initiative yields promising results

As initiatives go, this one for the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center's Air Mobility Battlelab may "litter"-ally save lives. AMB set out to prove the feasibility of using a lightweight, man-portable litter system that can be hand-carried by aeromedical evacuation, or AE, teams, and used on Air

U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center: Phoenix Ravens demonstrate self defense