U.S. Transportation Command commander opens ATA Convention

Retired loadmaster highlights 60 years of airlift, tanker history

With 30 years of Air Force experience and another 13 as a loadmaster for the aerospace industry, retired Chief Master Sgt. Bill Cannon presented a historical perspective of more than 60 years of airlift and tanker history at the 2007 Airlift/Tanker Association Convention, Oct. 27. Chief Cannon's

Mobility commander highlights AMC wartime successes, challenges

Gen. Arthur Lichte underscored AMC's wartime challenges, as he praised the accomplishments of mobility warriors across the command, during the Airlift Tanker Association's 39th annual convention in Nashville, Tenn., Oct 25-28. The commander of AMC emphasized how the command's warfighting roles and

Air Mobility Command Supports Firefighting Efforts

Since the Department of Defense response to the Southern California wildfires began, Air Mobility Command has played an important role, airlifting people and equipment to assist firefighting and recovery efforts in the region.  Air Mobility Command's 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center has moved

C-17 makes first flight on synthetic fuel blend

The Global Reach Combined Test Force began testing a C-17 Globemaster III using a Fischer-Tropsch synthetic fuel blend here Oct. 18. Flight tests began the following day and was the first time a C-17 was flown using the F-T fuel blend. Another test flight was conducted Monday as part of the Air

Military personnel, assets help to battle California fires

Military personnel and assets are helping out in the most serious outbreak of wildfires in California in years. California National Guard and California-based active duty personnel are providing some of the muscle needed to contain the fires, which have driven more than 300,000 people from their

Reserve C-130s helping fight California fires

Air Force Reserve Command's 302nd Airlift Wing here has launched two firefighting C-130 Hercules aircraft to battle the raging wildfires in southern California. Two additional C-130s also are going to support the operation. National Interagency Fire Center officials in Boise, Idaho, requested

Combined Federal Campaign gets underway

Men & Women of the AMC Total Force Team: As we begin this year's Combined Federal Campaign, I encourage you to follow this year's theme of  "Taking A Stand By Lending A Hand" and support the charitable organizations of your choice during this year's drive. The Combined Federal Campaign is one of

Providing Spiritual Strength, Honoring Airmen and Serving All

October is Clergy Appreciation month and as the commander for Air Mobility Command I want to take this opportunity to encourage AMC Airmen, civilians and families to pay tribute to the often unsung heroes of our military forces--our chaplains. Clergy Appreciation Month began in 1993 with an effort

Air mobility commander tours McGuire AFB

Air Mobility Command's eighth commander visited McGuire Air Force Base to get a first hand view of its mission and meet with Airmen, October 15-17. McGuire is the third base visit Gen. Arthur J. Lichte has made since taking command of AMC Sept 7. AMC Command Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Barron,