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  • NASA names MacDill landing site for space shuttle

    National Aeronautics and Space Administration officials have named this base an alternate landing site for space shuttle missions.Alternate sites are typically selected based on weather conditions or the power level of the shuttle during re-entry.Software updates to the shuttles' landing programs

  • Six AMC officers selected for first star

    Six Air Mobility Command colonels were recently nominated by the President to the Senate for appointment to the grade of brigadier general. They are:Robert R. Allardice, commander, 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord AFB, Wash.Brooks L. Bash, commander, 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston AFB, S.C.Michael J.

  • AMLOs turn Army, Marine airlift needs into reality

    When Army and Marine units receive orders to deploy, a small group of Air Force officers are often called upon to turn their sister services' air mobility needs into reality.These representatives, known as Air Mobility Liaison Officers, are experienced rated officers permanently based with Army and

  • Deployed EOD airman named Charleston's best

    Senior Airman William Senecal, NCO in charge of technical data and training with the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal flight here, was recently named the 2003 Airman of the Year for Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. Deployed here from

  • Deployed airmen represent honor, dignity

    The American flag waves proudly in a light breeze, its bright colors standing out in stark contrast over the gray, cracked concrete of hardened, Soviet-built aircraft shelters.Below the Stars and Stripes a group of airmen, wearing perfectly pressed desert camouflage uniforms, stand at attention

  • AMC officials announce senior officer retirement, assignments

    Air Mobility Command officials have announced the following senior officer retirement and assignments:Retirement:Col. Fraser B. Jones Jr., staff judge advocate, Headquarters 18th Air Force, Scott AFB, will retire May 1.Assignments:Col. Jeffrey H. Curtis, staff judge advocate, Headquarters U.S.

  • Charleston trains Navy's 'Rocky' to become contender

    In the 1980's Rocky Balboa knocked out many contenders. At Charleston a new Rocky is poised to arise and become victorious in 2004. The 437th Security Forces canine unit is assisting the Charleston Naval Weapons Station in developing a kennel program. The Charleston AFB

  • 817th EAS keeps crews flying

    A "C-17 one-stop combat ops shop" accurately depicts the 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Rhein-Main Air Base, Germany.Members deployed from the 17th Airlift Squadron here provide every service needed for C-17 aircrews from Charleston AFB and McChord AFB, Wash., as well as C-141 and C-5

  • AMC sergeant serves in war against terrorism

    It takes millions of people and parts to accomplish a successful Air Force mission. One Air Mobility Command sergeant manages $161 million in aircraft parts to keep B-1 Lancer pilots flying in the war against terrorism.Senior Master Sgt. Jeff Shanahan kissed his family goodbye for the holidays when