AF's first active associate unit deploying to Iraq

Shortly after its first birthday, the Air Force's first active associate unit is preparing to deploy here this month to support the Global War on Terror. Activated in July 2006, the 30th Airlift Squadron is the first active duty Air Mobility Command squadron to operationally report to an Air

VTC pin-on ceremony

Travis Ground Accident Investigation Board complete

Air Mobility Command (AMC) today released the results of its investigation into the Feb. 15, 2006, mishap involving a Non-Appropriated Fund employee at the Cypress Lakes Golf Course, Travis AFB, Calif. The injured employee was transporting a large, unsecured branch balanced on the front bucket of a

AMC commander cites successes, needed upgrades

The commander of Air Mobility Command briefed attendees from across the globe Sept. 26 on the command's past, present and future contributions to the nation's defense during the Air Force Association's Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition here. "It takes bravery and courage to do our

POW/MIA ceremony honors American veterans

World War II claimed the lives of more than 400,000 Americans. About 79,000 of those who served were not found, identified or buried at the end of the war in 1945, and more than 78,000 of those WWII casualties are still unaccounted for. The U.S. government also continues to account for about 1,800

Air Mobility Battlelab's 'BrightEye' initiative demonstrated, proven capable

The USAF Air Mobility Battlelab, or AMB, recently demonstrated the capabilities of the BrightEye Portable Solid-State LED Lighting System - an AMB initiative. The BrightEye is an advanced, portable, battery-powered, visible and covert lighting system developed by Cyberlux Corporation to address the

AMC's command chief shares thoughts on enlisted leadership, expeditionary skills

Air Mobility Command's continuing support for the Global War on Terrorism as well as the Air Force's 60th anniversary were up for discussion with Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Barron Jr., AMC's command chief master sergeant, during his visit to the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center Sept. 18. Chief

U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center: Raven self-defense training

U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center: After one year, Phoenix Warrior course soaring high

The U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center's 421st Combat Training Squadron has finished its first year of teaching the Phoenix Warrior Training Course, and all signs point to the fact it is helping prepare security forces for their wartime mission. "Phoenix Warrior, from inception, has evolved to meet

AFSO21 initiative speeds up training process

The 92nd Operations Support Squadron is reducing the amount of training time required to get aircrew mission-ready and deployable through an AFSO 21 Just Do It initiative. OSS representatives reworked the process that trains crewmembers arriving on station. Currently, it can take up to four months