Air mobility chiefs panel addresses concerns

EMTFs, one year later

Just over a year after they were formed, Air Mobility Commands expeditionary mobility task forces were highlighted in a packed seminar during the 36th annual Airlift/Tanker Association convention and symposium here Oct. 29.Opening the session, Brig. Gen. Bobby J. Wilkes, commander of the 21st

Travis firefighters compete at national championship

A team of Travis firefighters competed alongside civilian and Department of Defense teams Oct. 23 and 24 during the first Firefighter Combat Challenge U.S. National Championships in El Paso, Texas. During the competition, the Travis AFB team proved they are a

New hip replacement surgery a success at Scott AFB

Fairchild NCO roadie for rock-n-roll legends

Deployed maintenance squadron readies refueling aircraft

The 385th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons mission is to provide and maintain mission-ready aircraft for sustained aerial refueling on time, every time.To achieve their mission and maintain a significant 98 percent departure reliability rate, 385th EAMXS personnel overcomes several

22nd MXS delivers Meals on Wheels to Wichita seniors

McConnell Airmen are doing more than fighting the war on terrorism; they're helping the community here.Every Friday, personnel assigned to the 22nd Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight dedicate at least two-hours of their day to the Meals on Wheels program. The program is operated by Senior

Reserve component leaders kick off 2004 A/TA convention

Signifying the tremendous role that Reserve forces play in the air mobility mission, the leaders of the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve kicked off the 2004 Airlift/Tanker Association Convention here Oct. 29.Lt. Gen. Daniel James III, ANG director, and his Reserve component colleague

General Myers praises troops, addresses concerns during A/TA convention

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Richard B. Myers addressed this years Airlift/Tanker Association convention here Oct. 29 with one main goal in mind.I wanted to look you in the eye and tell you how important you are to this great country of ours you are our future, he said. Thank you for

A/TA announces 2004 awards for air mobility excellence

The Airlift/Tanker Association recently announced its 2004 award winners for excellence within the air mobility community.The association recognized 27 people in five categories. These Airmen will be honored at the annual A/TA convention in Dallas Oct. 29.The outstanding men and women recognized by