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AMC announces top Security Forces award winners for 2007

The Air Mobility Command announced its top security forces award winners for fiscal year 2007. Individual award winners will be invited to attend the Annual AMC Security Forces Awards Banquet at Scott AFB, tentatively scheduled for the Jul - Aug 08 time frame.  The 2007 winners are:ELIZABETH N.

AMC Commander discusses modernization, recapitalization issues

Modernization of its aging fleet is one of the Air Force's top priorities but complicated by program delays and budget limits, the commander of Air Mobility Command told members of the Logistics Officer Association in a speech here Nov. 14. The rising costs of modernizing the C-5 fleet,

Mobility milestone reached: a million sorties since Sept. 11, 2001

Air Mobility Command passed a major milestone Nov. 19, when an AMC aircraft flew the command's one millionth sortie since September 11, 2001. The landmark flight was a C-17 mission flown to Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan. The crew was from the 62nd Airlift Wing's 10th Airlift Squadron, McChord AFB,

Dover Airmen awarded combat medals

Two Dover Airmen received the Air Force Combat Action Medal in a historic ceremony here, Nov. 15. Staff Sgt. Michael Grooms, 436th Security Forces Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Huey Harris III, 436th Services Squadron, distinguished themselves in combat and were Dover's first Airmen presented with the

Bright Star brings together coalition forces and Charleston C-17s

Sixty Team Charleston Airmen recently participated in the oldest training exercise in the United States Central Command's Area of Responsibility aboard three Charleston C-17s. Bright Star 07, hosted by Egypt in cooperation with USCENTCOM and U.S. Army Central, was held in Cairo from Nov. 3 -19

Mobility commander gives thanks for mobility warriors

Our nation has much to be thankful for when it pauses Thursday to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. As my wife, Chris, and I reflect on our long list of blessings, we are especially thankful for you and your families - the men and women of Air Mobility Command. You make a difference in people's

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