AMC supporting hurricane relief effort

Three C-17 Globemaster III aircraft offload equipment in support of relief operations for Hurricane Katrina at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Aug. 31. Hurricane Katrina battered the Gulf Coast with wind gusts in excess of 140 miles per hour, flattened buildings and flooded areas from Florida to

80-member EMS team deploys to New Orleans

Members of the 375th Medical Group here deployed to hurricane-ravaged New Orleans Sept. 1 to provide additional medical support to relief agencies already in the area. The Expeditionary Medical Support Team, consisting of approximately 80 doctors, nurses, medical

AMC answering humanitarian call in aftermath of Katrina By Master Sgt. Paul Fazzini AMC Public Affairs LAFAYETTE, La. (AMCNS) - Members of the 21st Airlift Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., prepare to offload emergency rescue equipment

Stay safe over Labor Day weekend

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, was established to recognize the contributions of the American worker the source of much of the nations strength, prosperity, and leadership. Labor Day also marks the end of the 101 Critical Days of Summer Safety Campaign.The extended Labor Day weekend

Health officials seek to reduce tobacco usage

Having the highest percentage of Airmen passing the new fitness test or scoring 90 or above on career development course tests is something commanders can be proud of. However, having the highest percentage of smokers isnt the record Air Mobility Command wants to hold.In AMC, 26.9 percent of Airmen

Drowsy driving cause for concern

In July 2004, three Fairchild AFB, Wash., Airmen, all in their early 20s, and the 16-year-old brother of one of the Airmen were involved in an automobile mishap that changed their lives for ever. Its a mishap thats all too familiar still today, according to Air Force safety officials; falling

RAF, U.S. Air Force C-130 crews train together

AMC announces senior officer assignments

Air Mobility Command officials recently announced the following senior officer assignments:Col. Robert W. Barrier, formerly vice commander, 375th Airlift Wing, Scott AFB, will become deputy inspector general, Headquarters AMC, Scott AFB, in August. He will replace Col. Victor J. Vaccaro, who was

Scott AFB Safety Office helping curb motorcycle fatalities

Young Hero teaches courage to Airmen