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Jan. 20, 2010
Air Force deploys FEMA to aid Haitian victims

Nine specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency departed Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Saturday bringing communication support to military and government agencies engaged in recovery efforts in Haiti.The FEMA team is part of the Mobile Emergency Response Support, or MERS, out of
Jan. 18, 2010
New Jersey base gets evacuees from Haiti on road home

A flight carrying 44 evacuees arrived here late Saturday in a continuing effort to assist U.S. citizens in Haiti after the country was devastated by a 7.0-maginitude earthquake Tuesday.JB MDL personnel, along with civilian agencies and individual volunteers, have assisted nearly 500 people evacuated
Jan. 17, 2010
Air mobility: connecting missions, hearts and lives for Haiti

At approximately 6 p.m. Jan. 14, a Charleston AFB C-17 and crew departed on the base's first mission to bring the humanitarian relief to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, which was struck Jan. 12 by a devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake. According to Pan American Health Organization reports, the death toll is
Jan. 16, 2010
Travis AFB medics set to deploy to Haiti

Fifty-eight medical staff assigned to the 60th Medical Group are set to provide medical and humanitarian relief to the earthquake ravaged nation of Haiti.Personnel from the David Grant USAF Medical Center are bringing a 10-bed, completely portable "hospital in a box" known as an Expeditionary
Jan. 13, 2010
Air Force mobility aircraft, personnel poised to support Haiti relief operations

Air Mobility Command forces are actively working to support relief operations in Haiti after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake devastated the Caribbean nation Tuesday, according to AMC officials. President Barack Obama directed a swift, coordinated effort from the U.S., saying "the people of Haiti will
Jan. 5, 2010
Travis’ first mass launch a success

The 60th and 349th Air Mobility Wings at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., conducted the base's first mass launch of nine aircraft Dec. 21.Base officials said the Total Force launch effort was an opportunity for operations, maintenance and support personnel to train together on a larger scale than
Dec. 21, 2009
Fairchild hosts Air Force’s first Single Airmen’s Summit, incorporates AFSO21

Fairchild Air Force Base recently commenced the Air Force's first Single Airmen's Summit. This event not only sets the stage for other bases to follow suit, but for future Summits here. The event addressed issues single Airmen face providing them with a means to come up with probable solutions
Dec. 21, 2009
Operation Christmas Drop shoves off for the mission

More than 12 months of preparation have gone into ensuring Operation Christmas Drop's four-day air drop mission goes smoothly, with countless fundraiser and many drop-off points made available to those wishing to donate supplies and help support Guam's island neighbors in the Marianas, Carolines,
Dec. 16, 2009
Season is a chance to spread cheer to Airmen - especially those who won’t be home for holidays

The crisp December air, colorful and bright decorations, and hustle and bustle of people shopping at stores during the holidays bring a sense of anticipation and excitement for some people but feelings of loneliness and stress for others.Air Mobility Command officials believe the season provides an
Dec. 16, 2009
Season is a chance to spread cheer to Airmen: especially those who won’t be home for holidays

The crisp December air, colorful and bright decorations, and hustle and bustle of people shopping at stores during the holidays bring a sense of anticipation and excitement for some people but feelings of loneliness and stress for others.Air Mobility Command officials believe the season provides an