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Dec. 19, 2019
First-ever LEO attends MacDill Airman Leadership School

Looking at Airman Leadership School’s Class 20A at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, one would see many bright-eyed faces. Uniforms are crisp and serviceable. Personal appearance is sharp and presentable. They’re displaying themselves as the new front-line supervisors they are soon to become, once
Dec. 12, 2019
Two OAY medics share how they support USAF

Two medical Airmen selected as the Air Force’s 2019 Outstanding Airmen of the Year award share their experiences, and how they support the Air Force both at home and abroad.
Dec. 9, 2019
Fairchild awarded AMC nomination for 2019 CINC IEA award….earns “Honorable Mention” at Air Force level

Air Mobility Command announced Fairchild Air Force Base as their 2020 Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence Award nominee, the first time ever the base has received the nomination.
Dec. 6, 2019
Hat-trick win: MacDill CONS remains best in the business

In recognition of their mission-focused business leadership in support of AMC and the Air Force operational acquisition enterprise, the 6th CONS received five individual awards, an AbilityOne team award and for the third time in four years, AMC’s Outstanding Operational Unit Award.
Dec. 5, 2019
Veterans with Veteran Health ID Card can shop at Military Exchange starting Jan. 1

The Defense Department has expanded commissary and Military Service Exchange access.
Nov. 21, 2019
315 AW crew overcome conflict, takes 2019 Raincross Aircrew Excellence Award

A Charleston C-17 Globemaster III aircrew won the 4th Air Force Aircrew Excellence Award, Nov. 19, for actions during a mission from Panama to the country of Curacao, located in the Lesser Antilles, earlier in the year. The award recognized the contributions of aircrew members, under the call sign
Nov. 20, 2019
AMC/CC visits Scott Airmen

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, AMC command chief, visited with 375th Air Mobility Wing Airmen at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Nov. 18, 2019. During the visit, Miller and Greene spent time with Airmen over
Nov. 13, 2019
Innovation funds propel 92nd LRS, save AF money

The 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron was recently awarded innovation funds to pursue a state-of-the-art oil analyzer to improve vehicle maintenance flight operations and save the Air Force approximately $35,000 per year. The idea was first presented at Team Fairchild’s Inland Spark Pitch
Oct. 28, 2019
U.S. Transportation Command recognized by the National Security Agency for setting the standard in securing, safeguarding, and strengthening its cyber infrastructure

Cyber professionals serving with U.S. Transportation Command epitomize the overarching message of this year’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, observed in October, of Own IT, Secure IT, Protect IT.Last month, they received recognition from the National Security Agency for setting the
Oct. 24, 2019
Mobility, Air Force leaders and legends help Airmen kick off A/TA’s 51st Convention

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Donovan, Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, and mobility leaders and past legends helped several thousand mobility Airmen kick off the Airlift/Tanker Association’s 51st A/TA Convention, Technology Expo and Industry Interface Oct. 23 in

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