Air Force arrives for earthquake relief

Members of the 818th Contingency Response Group-Element arrived here Oct. 11 and 12 to pave the way for humanitarian assistance in the wake of the country’s 7.6-magnitude earthquake. The 46-member team deployed from McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., as part of the U.S. effort to provide support based on

McChord AFB rushes aid to Pakistan

Airmen from the 7th Airlift Squadron delivered the first U.S. relief supplies to Chakala Air Base near Islamabad, Pakistan, Oct. 10 to help the nation recover from the earthquake that killed and injured tens of thousands, according to Air Force officials. The five-member crew delivered 12 pallets —

Air Force chief of staff swears in recruits

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