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Oct. 15, 2009
AFSO 21: Flight simulators help AMC to 'maximize value, minimize waste'

In Air Mobility Command, the use of flight simulators as an Air Force Smart Operation for the 21st Century effort is helping significantly reduce costs, maximize training and make more aircraft available for operational missions. Through AFSO 21, initiatives provide a "dedicated effort to maximize
Oct. 13, 2009
Homeowners Assistance Program expanded to respond to mortgage foreclosures and credit crisis

Details were announced Sept. 30 by Department of Defense officials about the distribution of the $555 million available under the Homeowners Assistance Program, or HAP, which was expanded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed in February. The expanded program is available to provide
Oct. 6, 2009
New active duty squadron joins ranks with Reserve C-130 wing

A second flying squadron joined the Colorado Springs-based 302nd Airlift Wing here Oct. 3, bringing approximately 180 aircrew and maintainers to Colorado and kicking off the Air Force's newest active association between the Air Force Reserve and its active duty counterpart. The activation of the new
Oct. 5, 2009
AMC prepares to kick-off initiatives in support of the Year of the Air Force Family

Air Mobility Command leadership is preparing to kick-off its own initiatives in support of the Year of the Air Force Family a program introduced by the Air Force. AMC is working to establish its own initiatives and programs exclusive to the needs of its Airmen. AMC plans to conduct research at each
Oct. 5, 2009
Fuel efficiency among top priorities in AMC's energy conservation

Imagine your frustration when the price of gas goes up 50 cents and it adds $12.50 to the cost of filling up your 25-gallon tank. Now imagine adding $25,575 to the cost of filling the tank of a C-5 Galaxy that holds 51,150 gallons. The Air Force is the Department of Defense's largest consumer of
Oct. 1, 2009
Commander inaugurates first tri-service base

The 87th Air Base Wing commander kicked off her first commander's call as she assumed the role of commander, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, to celebrate the inauguration of the nation's only tri-base military installation on Oct. 2. Dignitaries including Congressmen, local politicians, military
Sept. 30, 2009
Sergeant recruits for Reserves and federal jobs

Covering a five-state region, recruiter Master Sgt. Gary Garnto has his hands full. He travels quarterly to meet and coordinate with commanders, potential recruits, hiring officials and civilian personnelists. Sergeant Garnto is the sole Midwest Air Force Reserve Technician Recruiter. A former
Sept. 25, 2009
AMC testing for semi-prepared runway ops increases C-17's deployed capabilities

At many bases in Iraq and Afghanistan, Air Mobility Command airlifters, such as the C-17 Globemaster III, are landing on dirt runways bringing much-needed cargo to forward-deployed Soldiers, Marines, Airmen and coalition partners. These "semi-prepared" airfields are rugged and to improve operations
Sept. 21, 2009
Air Force, Army, Navy family services expand for new joint base

As Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst moves toward full operational capability Oct. 1, family services will expand to support Air Force, Army, and Navy personnel and their dependents. The Airman and Family Readiness Center at McGuire, along with Navy Fleet and Family Services, and Army Community
Sept. 11, 2009
Mobility Warriors: Aerial porters finish Iraq deployment with pride

"Without our assets, your (butt) sits." That's the (slightly altered) motto of the 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron here. If you're in the presence of the squadron's aerial porters -- the men and women who specialize in moving people and supplies -- the words are accompanied by

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