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June 29, 2011
'Flying' crew chief discusses Super Galaxy, historic Arctic mission

Staff Sgt. Steven Dow has worked on all forms of the C-5 airframe for more than 10 years, but he'll tell you the "C-5M is the future." All of his experience, and a recent history-making mission, are why he is proud of what he does as a C-5 maintenance Airman."I love the C-5 -- always have," said
June 28, 2011
C-5 loadmaster discusses support for historic Arctic over-flight mission to Afghanistan

Staff Sgt. Angelo Dumanhog, a C-5 Galaxy loadmaster with the 9th Airlift Squadron here, was one of 14 crew members who flew on a mission that was the Air Force's first direct delivery airlift mission through the Arctic Circle from the United States to Afghanistan.The flight, which took place on June
June 28, 2011
Dover master sergeant, Seattle native, serves as C-5 flight engineer; participates in historic airlift mission

Master Sgt. Bradley Bronov, a C-5 Galaxy flight engineer with the 9th Airlift Squadron here, was one of 14 crew members who flew on a mission that was the Air Force's first direct delivery airlift mission through the Arctic Circle from the United States to Afghanistan.The flight, which took place on
June 28, 2011
'Restoring memories' with the AMC Museum

On the tarmac of the Dover Air Force Base, Del., at the Air Mobility Command Museum, aircraft of a past generation come to their final resting place. After careers spent soaring across the skies of Europe, Asia and the Pacific, they now spend their days under the observation of museum patrons, while
June 21, 2011
Aircrew Airmen recall their part in making Air Force history on Arctic mission

The Airmen who took a C-5M Super Galaxy on a direct, non-stop airlift mission on June 5 to 6 from Dover AFB, over the top of the world through the Arctic Circle and on to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, made Air Force history. It was the first time it had ever been done by a U.S. Air Force plane on a
June 21, 2011
Scott AFB lieutenant colonel shares his success on achieving perfect PT scores

For Lt. Col. Steven Jenkins, 618th Air and Space Operations Center (Tanker Airlift Control Center) Chief of the Homeland Defense Tanker Branch, fitness is part of both his professional career and personal life, which is reflected through scoring a 100 percent on each of his last four physical
June 20, 2011
A bird in the hand better than two in the turbine

A red fox is born to a litter of three in a burrow just outside the fence on the north end of Dover Air Force Base, Del. Eventually this fox will grow up to forage dead animals and bring them back to the den to feed his family.A short time later, vultures arrive to the den to feast. They steal the
June 17, 2011
C-5 Galaxy: Maintainers discuss caring for Air Force’s biggest airlifter

One C-5 Galaxy crew chief here said, "It's like a warehouse with wings." Those words may be reflected by many maintenance Airmen who work on the C-5 at Dover AFB, and possibly other bases where the C-5 operates throughout the world.The Air Force's largest airlifter, which its Air Force fact sheet
June 16, 2011
Positive attitudes and training aid medics

As Airmen seek out ways to volunteer services and skills to organizations in need, many typically think of picking up trash, painting houses or babysitting. Very few ever consider the possibility of providing life support in the process of volunteering. For Staff Sgts. Colby Shinkle, 22nd Aerospace
June 15, 2011
McConnell readiness, emergency management Airmen follow 'Para Ante Bellum'

Rooms filled with gear capable of protecting Airmen from weapons of mass destruction dot the interior of their shop. Interwoven are the shop's Airmen taking proactive steps to prepare and flags displaying, "Para Ante Bellum."Following their motto "Para Ante Bellum" -- which is Latin for "If you wish

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