AMC responds to call for humanitarian relief

In the days following the massive earthquake that struck northern Pakistan Oct. 8, Air Mobility Command aircraft have flown numerous relief missions into that region.The 6.7 magnitude quake, the most powerful to hit that country in its 58-year history, has taken an estimated 40,000 lives, and the

Airmen compete for a spot in 'elite' U.S. Army school

'Patches' continues C-130 legacy

Training keeps tanker pilots on track

Second Lt. Jeff Vanderbilt flew a mission to Hawaii last week without ever leaving this base. He was training in one of Fairchilds two $25 million KC-135 flight simulators that run up to four missions a day year round.It was great, Lieutenant Vanderbilt said. The simulator is one of my favorite

'First class' Ravens

Airmen, Sailors and Soldiers who are students in the 421st Combat Training Squadron's Raven Class 06-1 march along a roadway here as part of their training. The class -- the first of the new fiscal year here -- is comprised of Air Force security forces, Army military police, and Navy

'Gateway to Europe' ends 60-year airlift legacy

Sixty years of airlift legacy came to a close here Oct. 10. The long-time airlift hub closed during a ceremony attended by U.S. and German dignitaries.During the ceremony, a C-17 Globemaster III bearing the name Spirit of Rhein-Main was unveiled by Lt. Gen. Christopher Kelly, Air Mobility Command

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.

AMC assists initial U.S. earthquake response

First U.S. earthquake relief supplies arrive in Pakistan

The first relief supplies from the United States arrived here on a C-17 Globemaster III less that 48 hours after the devastating earthquake that left thousands dead and injured.The C-17 and its crew, from the 7th Airlift Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., delivered 12 pallets -- almost 90,000

General McNabb receives Senate confirmation

The Senate has confirmed Lt. Gen. Duncan J. McNabb for appointment to the grade of general and assignment as commander of Air Mobility Command.The general will assume command of AMC during a ceremony here later this month.As AMC commander, General McNabb will be responsible for more than 148,350