18th Air Force, Expeditionary Center units stand down, realign to increase efficiency, effectiveness

Two 18th Air Force units stood down and several were realigned under the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center as the latest step in an ongoing restructuring process intended to enhance AMC's effectiveness and efficiency in global air mobility operations, expeditionary education, and enroute and

Local brothers become 'Pilot for a Day' at Joint Base Lewis-McChord

As they climbed aboard a C-17 Globemaster III for the first time, two local brothers could hardly hold back their excitement.The brothers from Centralia, Wash., are battling cystic fibrosis and recently had an opportunity to step in the shoes of an Airman and become a part of Team McChord when they

21st EMTF inactivates, expands EC's role in global air mobility

The 21st Expeditionary Mobility Task Force stood down and its subordinate units were administratively transferred to the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center during a ceremony here March 19 at the Global Reach Deployment Center."It is a bittersweet occasion any time an officer relinquishes command

AMC set to recognize Outstanding Airmen of the Year, finalists named

Air Mobility Command holds its annual recognition ceremony here March 21 to celebrate the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year.In a message to the men and women across the command, Gen. Ray Johns, AMC commander, announced the ceremony which will have family members and nominees in various categories

One year later: Response by AMC, mobility Airmen for Operation Tomodachi 'unprecedented'

When the island nation of Japan was struck with an 8.9-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami on March 11, 2011, the world answered the call with an unprecedented response -- and so did mobility and contingency Airmen. Among those leading the worldwide effort that delivered aid and support to

AMC chief scientist: Air Force alternative fuels process paves way to future

One of the key pillars of the Air Force Energy Strategy is to increase supply: "Increasing the amount of energy supplies available to enhance our nation's energy security." The strategy specifically references aviation and ground vehicle fuels.This makes good sense. Fuel drives the Air Force. We are

JB MDL AF Honor Guard named best in AMC

15th Airlift Squadron returns home

More than 130 Airmen from the 15th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing returned home from a 120-day deployment to Southwest Asia when their aircraft touched down at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base March 6. "Our squadron did a fantastic job during the deployment and it is such a relief to have

Air Force chief of chaplains visits Fairchild

More than 300 people attended the 92nd Air Refueling Wing's 2012 National Prayer Luncheon March 2 at the Armed Forces Reserve Center, where Team Fairchild members broke bread and enjoyed Spokane Valley's East Valley High School's, "The Strolling Strings."Keynote speaker, Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Cecil

Phoenix Stripe continues to develop future AMC leaders

The Phoenix Stripe conference was held Feb. 27-March 2, at Air Mobility Command Headquarters here to develop NCOs and mid-grade civilians into future leaders by teaching leadership skills and illustrating how every Airman fits into the overall mission.Phoenix Stripe is a highly selective