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  • Resiliency part 2: Mental resiliency: recognize, respond

    Part 2 of 4Would it be surprising to find out that enlisted military personnel took the top spot for having the most stressful job in America in 2013? Well, don't be surprised, as holding the dubious distinction is not unusual.According to an annual report published by a prominent internet job site,

  • McChord Reservist helps out in France

    A simple phone call can change everything. Less than eight hours after receiving the call to manage U.S. airlift operations in support of French efforts against extremist forces in Mali, Lt. Col. Ben Morley was on the road. On Jan. 20, mere hours after the call, he landed in Istres, France, where he

  • Fairchild helicopter pilot wins AETC award

    A helicopter pilot from the 36th Rescue Flight was awarded the Air Education and Training Command Aviator Valor Award for the year 2012.Capt. Ashly Barnes, the standardization and evaluation liaison officer, 36th Rescue Flight, distinguished herself as a pilot during a mission to save the life of a

  • 605th AMXS breaks ice

    The 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron works through less-than-ideal weather conditions to ensure the 305th Air Mobility Wing's mobility mission continues.Aircraft deicing has come a long way in recent years said Master Sgt. Kenyon Blough 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron lead production

  • Joining forces, increasing effectiveness

    The Third Marine Expeditionary Force has been a staple on Okinawa, Japan since World War II. The MEF is forward-deployed here in order to safe-guard American and our allies' interests in Asia and they cover a spectrum of humanitarian aid, amphibious assault, and combat operations.In order to be

  • 436th Aerial Port Squadron earns Air Mobility Command awards

    Thanks to their superior performance in direct mission support, innovative management and quality of life programs, the 436th Aerial Port Squadron recently took home the Air Mobility Command Large Terminal Unit of the Year award for 2012. "Winning the award means that our mission, and our men and

  • AF Academy cadets demonstrate prototypes built of toys

    Senior Air Force Academy cadets worked with more than 35 members from the 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron members during the first USAFA Patient Loading System Capstone workshop held at Scott AFB, Ill, Jan 15th.Since August, seven cadets have been developing PLS prototypes with the goal of

  • CINC IEA team visits McConnell AFB

    For two days, McConnell AFB highlighted its hard work and dedication to the mission from the past year to a four-man assessment team from across the Air Force.The base is competing for the coveted 2013 Commander in Chief's Installation Excellence Award and was visited by the assessment team Jan. 7

  • Rupps nominated for O'Malley Award

    Col. Ricky Rupp and his spouse, Charlotte, received the 2013 General Jerome F. O'Malley and Diane O'Malley Air Mobility Command nomination Jan. 3, 2013. Rupp has led the 22nd Air Refueling Wing since June 2011 commanding more than 2,800 active duty Airmen in one of three core tanker wings. Named in

  • Mobility Support Advisory squadrons reach full operational capability

    One year after achieving initial operational capability, the Air Force's only two Mobility Support Advisory Squadrons reached full operational capability Dec. 1."Achieving full operational capability tells Air Force leaders we are ready to perform our mission in support of national security