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Nov. 8, 2005
Officers chosen for education, cross-flow duities

More than 210 officers from 18 career fields were selected to attend developmental education or for cross-flow assignments beginning in summer 2006. The development team special program selection and Air Force Institute of Technology boards considered officers from various fields. They included
Oct. 12, 2005
Training keeps tanker pilots on track

Second Lt. Jeff Vanderbilt flew a mission to Hawaii last week without ever leaving this base. He was training in one of Fairchilds two $25 million KC-135 flight simulators that run up to four missions a day year round.It was great, Lieutenant Vanderbilt said. The simulator is one of my favorite
Sept. 19, 2005
Air Mobility units, people recognized by AFA

Several air mobility units and aircrews were recognized Sept. 12 during the Air Force Association's 2005 Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C.The AFA awards program recognizes top civilian, military and industry leaders along with individual specialties, teams,
Aug. 30, 2005
Health officials seek to reduce tobacco usage

Having the highest percentage of Airmen passing the new fitness test or scoring 90 or above on career development course tests is something commanders can be proud of. However, having the highest percentage of smokers isnt the record Air Mobility Command wants to hold.In AMC, 26.9 percent of Airmen
July 12, 2005
AMC turns to Alternate Dispute Resolution for solving workplace conflicts By Master Sgt. Paul Fazzini                AMC Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AMCNS) A

Air Mobility Command officials have taken significant steps to promote greater use of a program that has proven to be effective at resolving conflict, especially workplace disputes. The program, known as Alternate Dispute Resolution, significantly reduces years, dollars, and hours expended
July 5, 2005
DOD civilian employees encouraged to take NSPS survey By Tech. Sgt. Mark Diamond AMC Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, ILL. (AMCNS) -- Department of Defense officials are encouraging DOD civilian employees to take a new National Security Personnel Sy

Department of Defense officials are encouraging DOD civilian employees to take a new National Security Personnel System Factor Survey. In a recent memorandum to DOD civilian employees, Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England said the survey will help NSPS officials understand specific
June 22, 2005
Wing ORIs: an open book test By Cynthia Bauer Air Mobility Command Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AMCNS) Air Mobility Command Wing Operational Readiness Inspections are open book tests, according to the AMC Inspector General, Brig. Gen. Mar

Air Mobility Command Wing Operational Readiness Inspections are open book tests, according to the AMC Inspector General, Brig. Gen. Mark Zamzow. The inspections are open book tests right up to the time we show up with the black hats firmly in place, he said. Resources that are part of that open
June 20, 2005
Rodeo staff sets stage for high-tech entertainment venue

Preparations for the Air Mobility Rodeo 2005 closing ceremony, Friday at 2 p.m., are transforming Hangar 4 from an empty space to a technologically advanced entertainment venue. We want to give the people the most exciting event we possibly can with all the showmanship and pageantry of a real
June 20, 2005
62nd COMM completes Rodeo puzzle By 2nd Lt. Katherine Kebisek Rodeo Public Affairs MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. (AMCNS) -- Months of preparation have assembled the puzzle pieces necessary to ensure a successful Rodeo. Perhaps one the most essential, an

Months of preparation have assembled the puzzle pieces necessary to ensure a successful Rodeo. Perhaps one the most essential, and busiest, pieces of the 2005 Rodeo puzzle has been the 62nd Communications Squadron here. With more than 1,000 people coming to McChord Air Force Base for the one-week
April 14, 2005
McChord makes first-ever C-17 polar airdrop

In the first-ever C-17 Globemaster III polar airdrop, McChord aircrews delivered life-sustaining cargo to National Science Foundation scientists on the North Pole April 12. The last polar airdrop was conducted in 2001 by the venerable, but now retired C-141 Starlifter.

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