DOD civilian employees encouraged to take NSPS survey By Tech. Sgt. Mark Diamond AMC Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, ILL. (AMCNS) -- Department of Defense officials are encouraging DOD civilian employees to take a new National Security Personnel Sy

Department of Defense officials are encouraging DOD civilian employees to take a new National Security Personnel System Factor Survey. In a recent memorandum to DOD civilian employees, Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England said the survey will help NSPS officials understand specific

AMC announces senior officer retirement, assignments

Air Mobility Command officials recently announced the following senior officer retirements and assignments: Senior leader retirements: Col. Thomas J. Tegeler, currently the 60th Medical Operation Squadron, Travis AFB, Calif., commander, will retire effective in September. Col. Julia H.

Teams flex muscle during Rodeo fitness event

The 715th Air Mobility Operations Group team from Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, finished first in the Rodeo Fit to Fight competition Sunday with a score of 297 points. The 100th Air Refueling Wing team from RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, placed second with a score of 284.75. The

McChord Reservists roll out support for international competitors

Competitors battle ants and obstacles for endurance course title By Airman 1st Class Ashley DiFalco Rodeo Public Affairs MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. (AMCNS) -- One hundred million ants, 800 possible points, 150 pounds to carry, 13 umpires, eight obsta

Competitors bring culture to Rodeo

What do hot tea, warm cheese, energetic music and volleyballs have in common? They’re all from around the world and they’re all here at Air Mobility Rodeo 2005. Almost 900 competing airmen from the United States and six international teams have descended on McChord Air Force Base,

Airdrop, refueling events take flight By Airman 1st Class Angelique Smythe Rodeo Public Affairs MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. (AMCNS) -- The Air Mobility Rodeo 2005 airdrop and air refueling events began Monday, launching 33 international and U.S. aircr

Travis maintainers tackle challenge of monstrous C-5

Seymour Johnson tanker crew carries Reserve torch

The aircraft at Rodeo 2005 come in many shapes and sizes, but one thing every one of them has in common is their need for a constant supply of fuel. The 916th Air Refueling Wing, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C., is one of nine refueling wings and the only Reserve refueling wing competing

Travis unit brings Rodeo to televisions worldwide By Tech. Sgt. Mark Diamond Rodeo Public Affairs MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. (AMCNS) -- The Air Mobility Rodeo 2005 closing ceremony will be broadcast live, via satellite, Friday at 2 p.m. PDT. Hosted