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,

U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center: Phoenix Warriors prepare for training

Air mobility leaders rally for combat success

Nearly 130 air mobility leaders gathered here Oct. 10-12 for Phoenix Rally -- a three-day, focused look at Air Mobility Command's priorities, roles and missions. "The global reach delivered by air mobility forces truly is America's bridge to combat success," said Gen. Art Lichte, AMC commander.

Operation Deep Freeze main season underway

Air operations in support of the 52nd Operation Deep Freeze main season are underway. A C-17 Globemaster III from the 62nd Airlift Wing, at McChord Air Force Base, Wash., completed three missions this past week from Christchurch, New Zealand, kicking off the 2007 to 2008 season for the 13th Air