Global Air Traffic Management System: Training offers inside look into systems capabilities, progress

Every week Capt. Chris Hawkins instructs two to four different pilots in Global Air Traffic Management System, or GATM, upgrade training. He has to pack his bags, kiss his wife and kids goodbye and prepare himself for yet another trip to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. It’s a

Deputy Secretary of Defense visits McChord

An audience of more than 800 Airmen and Soldiers took part in a unique question-and-answer session with one of the nation’s top military leaders here July 23. Dr. Paul Wolfowitz, deputy secretary of defense, held a town hall meeting with Airmen from McChord, Soldiers from

Sergeant helps Iraqi girl walk again

What began as a typical deployment to Southwest Asia turned into the TDY of a lifetime for one McConnell NCO.Tech. Sgt. Roxanne Dowell, 22nd Communications Squadron information manager, played a pivotal role in securing rehabilitative surgery for an injured Iraqi child while deployed to Tallil AB,

Air Mobility Command announces dates for Rodeo 2005

Rodeo 2005, Air Mobility Commands premier international mobility competition, will take place June 19 through 24 at McChord Air Force Base, Wash. The competition focuses on readiness, and features airdrops, air refueling, special tactics and other events showcasing security forces, aerial port,

AMC announces senior officer assignment, retirements

Air Mobility Command officials have announced the following senior officer assignment:Assignment:Maj. Gen. Quentin L. Peterson, chief, Office of Defense Cooperation, Turkey, U.S. European Command, Ankara, Turkey, will become special assistant to the commander, 18th Air Force, Scott

AMC sergeant named one of Air Forces 12 Outstanding Airmen

A Charleston noncommissioned officer was recently named one of the Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2004. Senior Master Sgt. Michael David, superintendent of the 437th Communications Squadron Mission Systems Flight, was notified of his accomplished in the

AMC Family Child Care Provider of the Year repeats win

AMC announces senior officer retirement, assignment

Air Mobility Command officials have announced the following retirement and assignment:Retirement:Col. Barbara E. Chine, commander, 319th Mission Support Group, Grand Forks AFB, N.D., will retire effective Aug. 31.Assignment:Lt. Col. Sid P. Banks, deputy commander, 366th Mission Support Group,

Air Force cyclists continue RAGBRAI legacy for 10th year

For the 10th year, Air Force cyclists will take to their bikes for the Des Moines Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. RAGBRAI XXXII will take place July 25 through 31, covering about 500 miles through the middle of the state. The “Team Air Force” legacy began in

Twin sisters assume command of AMC squadrons

Twin sisters, Majors Shawna O’Brien and Dawn Keasley, assumed command of two Air Mobility Command mission support squadrons July 1. Major O’Brien took command of the 319th Mission Support Squadron at Grand Forks AFB, N.D., and her sister, Major Keasley, took command of the