AMC announces senior officer assignments

Air Mobility Command officials recently announced the following senior officer assignments:Col. Robert W. Barrier, formerly vice commander, 375th Airlift Wing, Scott AFB, will become deputy inspector general, Headquarters AMC, Scott AFB, in August. He will replace Col. Victor J. Vaccaro, who was

RAF, U.S. Air Force C-130 crews train together

Drowsy driving cause for concern

In July 2004, three Fairchild AFB, Wash., Airmen, all in their early 20s, and the 16-year-old brother of one of the Airmen were involved in an automobile mishap that changed their lives for ever. Its a mishap thats all too familiar still today, according to Air Force safety officials; falling

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

Stay safe over Labor Day weekend

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, was established to recognize the contributions of the American worker the source of much of the nations strength, prosperity, and leadership. Labor Day also marks the end of the 101 Critical Days of Summer Safety Campaign.The extended Labor Day weekend

AMC announces 2005 A/TA award winners

Air Mobility Command officials recently announced this year's Airlift/Tanker Association award winners.Each year, A/TA recognizes individuals who have demonstrated superior leadership, made outstanding contributions to the airlift/tanker mission, and provided invaluable service to their civilian

Pope AFB hoopsters play with 'Magic'

Magic filled the air and was on the basketball court July 29 at Fort Bragg’s Ritz-Epps Fitness Center as Ervin “Magic” Johnson paid a visit to Fayetteville, N.C. Johnson, who led the Los Angeles Lakers to five Nation Basketball Association championships, spent his weekend

Young Hero teaches courage to Airmen

4th AS aircrew aids in international rescue mission

McChord Airmen left for Russia’s Pacific coast Aug. 6 to support a submarine rescue mission near the Kamchatka peninsula. Air Mobility Command was called upon to assist in the rescue effort to save seven Russian sailors who had been stranded aboard the mini

Team Charleston assists with Russian sub rescue

Team Charleston played a part in the rescue effort Aug. 5 to save seven Russian sailors trapped in a mini submarine 600 feet underwater. The sub became tangled in fishing cable Aug. 4 during a military exercise.Charleston AFB officials got the call in the early afternoon Aug. 5 and by 5:15 p.m. a