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

0-0-1-3 takes Wingman concept to next level

Air Mobility Command leadership is preparing to fight an age-old problem by the numbers.Called 0-0-1-3, the initiative battles alcohol abuse by going beyond annual awareness briefings and designated driver programs. Its the beginning of a culture change to address the many situations made worse by

General Gray assumes command of warfare center

Mission marks AMC commander's final C-130 flight LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark.

AMC commander delivers C-130J

The commander of Air Mobility Command delivered the Air Forces third active-duty C-130J here May 5.Gen. John W. Handy and a crew from the 48th Airlift Squadron flew the aircraft from the Lockheed Martin plant in Marietta, Ga., where it was built.I have had more fun today than anybody Im looking

AMC vice commander flies final flight

Friends and family turned out to welcome home Air Mobility Command’s vice commander after flying the final flight of his 33-year career May 6. “I am ready to fly, but not to retire,” said Lt. Gen. John Baker prior to taking off from McConnell AFB, Kan. After

AMC reduces budget to free funds for war

The Air Force is experiencing a $3 billion deficit in its 2005 fiscal year operations and maintenance budget, and Air Mobility Command has taken numerous actions across the command to implement the Air Force Chief of Staffs direction to slow down peacetime expenditures to free up funds for the

Command champion committed to smooth NSPS transition

One of the most significant changes to the Department of Defense personnel system in 27 years, the National Security Personnel System, is approaching implementation. To make the transition to NSPS as smooth as possible, the Air Mobility Command commander has appointed a command champion for