New AMC commander discusses command's future

As the final speaker during the Airlift/Tanker Association convention here Oct. 29, Gen. Duncan McNabb looked out at the immense crowd that included retired Air Mobility Command and Military Airlift Command members, thanked them for leaving such a great legacy, and then outlined his plan to improve

AMC commander thanks troops, loved ones

Gen. Duncan McNabb's initial impression of Air Mobility Command members is they are part of a well-respected, combat-hardened force, and are the crown jewel of the nation. “It’s amazing how respected [AMC] is,” said the new AMC commander. "The value we bring to this nation, I truly believe, is not

USTRANSCOM commander discusses separation of commands

Change, not only in the delineation of command responsibility between Air Mobility Command and U.S. Transportation Command, but also in the way USTRANSCOM projects military power, was the theme of the opening address at the 37th Annual Airlift/Tanker Association Conference here Oct. 28. Gen. Norton

Purple Heart awarded posthumously to Vietnam-era Airman

Four decades of petitioning came to an end Saturday giving closure to a grieving family. In a posthumous Purple Heart ceremony Oct. 22 here, the late Capt. James R. Jones’ father and widow received the long-awaited honor from Col. Darren McDew, 43rd Airlift Wing commander, on behalf of the Air

AMC announces senior officer assignment, promotion

Air Mobility Command officials recently announced the following senior officer assignments and promotions: SENIOR OFFICER ASSIGNMENT: Col. Michelle D. Johnson. director of Personnel, Air Mobility Command, Scott AFB, will become deputy director of Communications, and director of Public Affairs,

Travis assists in dignified transfer of unidentified remains

During a dignified transfer here Oct. 24, the remains of a person believed to be a U.S. military service member, were transported to the Joint Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Command, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, on a Travis KC-10. The remains were delivered to the POW/MIA Accounting

Officials announce 2005 A/TA award winners

Airlift/Tanker Association officials recently announced the 2005 award winners for excellence within the air mobility community. The association recognized 20 people in five categories. These Airmen were honored at its annual convention in Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 28. The Young Leadership Award is

‘Open the air base’ unit returns from successful desert trial

Say you need to move troops to a war zone in some isolated region or relief supplies to a devastated area, and you need to do it in a hurry. Who do you call? The men and women of the 816th Contingency Response Group have a simple answer: "Call us." From Hurricanes Katrina and Rita to the recent

Humanitarian operations continue

Pope AFB clinches AMC Installation Excellence Award

Pope Air Force Base was crowned Air Mobility Command’s Installation Excellence Award winner Oct. 17, beating out Charleston AFB, S.C., and Travis AFB, Calif., for top honors in AMC. As the winner, the base will now move on to compete against other major command winners for the 2006 Air Force IE