Rodeo staff sets stage for high-tech entertainment venue

Preparations for the Air Mobility Rodeo 2005 closing ceremony, Friday at 2 p.m., are transforming Hangar 4 from an empty space to a technologically advanced entertainment venue. We want to give the people the most exciting event we possibly can with all the showmanship and pageantry of a real

Buckeye State Airmen join total force Rodeo By Lt. Col. Kathy Lowrey 121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. (AMCNS) -- A 19-member team from the 121st Air Refueling Wing in Columbus, Ohio, is the only Air National Guard u

A 19-member team from the 121st Air Refueling Wing in Columbus, Ohio, is the only Air National Guard unit competing in Rodeo 2005. It is our honor to be here and further the tradition of the citizen soldier, said Maj. Dave Johnson, the team commander. We are proud to go shoulder to shoulder

Air Force band entertains Rodeo crowds By 2nd Lt. Katherine Kebisek Rodeo Public Affairs MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. (AMCNS) -- Theyve played for small towns, theyve played for presidents; and this week they are playing for Rodeo 2005 attendees. The

Theyve played for small towns, theyve played for presidents; and this week they are playing for Rodeo 2005 attendees. The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West will perform at the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as kick off Rainier Ranch festivities each night. Every nights going to be

AMC celebrates anniversary; commander sends message

AMC vice commander retires; wraps up 33-year career

After more than 33 years of service, the Air Mobility Command vice commander said goodbye to AMC and the Air Force May 24 during a retirement ceremony here.During the ceremony, Lt. Gen. John R. Baker, who has served as the second in command at AMC since April 2002, was thanked by Gen. John W.

AMC takes three of five Air Force AT awards

Air Mobility Command recently captured three of five 2005 Air Force Antiterrorism awards, according to a recent Air Force message.According to the message, the AT awards program was established in 1993 to recognize antiterrorism accomplishments and to provide public recognition and praise for those

AMC announces senior officer retirement, assignments

Col. Victor J. Vaccaro, deputy inspector general, Headquarters AMC, Scott AFB, will retire in September.Senior leader assignments:Colonel Glen A. Apgar, vice commander, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, will replace Colonel Vaccaro as deputy inspector general, Hq. AMC, Scott AFB, effective in

BRAC recommendations could impact AMC bases; some more than others

When the secretary of defense released the Department of Defenses Base Realignment and Closure recommendations May 13, only one Air Mobility Command base came out unchanged.As it stands, if the recommendations are implemented, Travis AFB, Calif., will stand alone as the only AMC base not affected

Gen. Handy to receive AMC Order of the Sword

AMC unveils new generation command and control system

A new generation command and control system was unveiled last month when Air Mobility Command began fielding the Global Decision Support System 2. GDSS2 provides unit-level and force-level mission planning, scheduling and tracking of all mobility airlift and air refueling missions.GDSS2 will allow