Mobility commander showcases AMC logistics innovations

The commander of Air Mobility Command thanked members of his organization in attendance here Nov. 14 at the national conference of the Logistics Officer Association, noting their initiatives are resulting in needed fuel and equipment being delivered to warfighters faster and more efficiently. "In

Travis Airman awarded William P. Parenteau Memorial Award

A captain from the 15th Air Mobility Operations Squadron has been selected as the William A. Parenteau Memorial Award recipient for 2007. Capt. Jefferson DeBerry was presented the award during a ceremony in Washington D.C., Oct. 30. The award is given by the Air Traffic Control Association to an

Dover NCO among those honored at NFL game

A Team Dover Airman was recognized during a halftime ceremony at the Nov. 11 Washington Redskins game at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne ceremoniously pinned the Purple Heart on Staff Sgt. Huey Harris III for injuries the sergeant incurred in an explosion

Travis firefighters become four-time world champions

Under the lights of the original Las Vegas strip, Travis firefighters captured a fourth consecutive Scott World Firefighter Combat Challenge here. In a time of 4 minutes, 37.89 seconds, the Travis team earned the right to keep their trophy another year. "It was amazing to win the most coveted,

Extending reach: KC-10 refueling in action

U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center: Building up Eagle Flag

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Dover named best in AMC

Dover Air Force Base rose above the rest of Air Mobility Command, as officials awarded Team Dover the AMC Commander in Chief's Installation Excellence Award, Nov. 2.Wings from 12 installations competed for the award. AMC's evaluation team scored seven different focus areas in 26 functional

Honoring those who've served: proud heritage, boundless horizons

On Veteran's Day, we pause to do what Americans have proudly done for decades -- pay special tribute to the men and women who have taken the oath and worn the uniform in defense of our country. It's a remarkable tribute to our nation's spirit that every generation has provided citizens willing to go

Operation Maggie Migration: mission of mammoth proportions

Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, and Travis AFB, Calif., took part in the transport of an unusual traveler Nov. 1 -- possibly their largest airlift passenger ever. Maggie the elephant arrived at Travis for a quick stop before being transported to her final destination at the Performing Animal Welfare Society,