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  • Total Force Integration significant in KC-46 support

    When the Air Force and Boeing launched the KC-46 Pegasus program, the 412th Test Wing was tagged as one of the prime players in testing and validation of the aircraft.Named the Air Force's Responsible Test Organization, the 412th TW had to supply aircraft and support crew for testing at Boeing Field

  • Airman receives Honolulu Fire Department's highest honor

    On May 5, 2016, a 735th Air Mobility Squadron Airman, was awarded Honolulu Fire Department's highest honor.Staff Sgt. Brett Kiser received the Medal of Valor for his selfless act of bravery when he rescued his neighbors from their burning apartment.The Medal of Valor is given to individuals who have

  • McConnell Airman recognized for act of heroism

    A 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief received the Distinguished Individual Safety Award from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, May 6, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.Staff Sgt. William Womack received the award for potentially saving a man's life, Sept. 15, 2014, after he

  • Little Rock squadron earns top marks

    The 61st Airlift Squadron was awarded the 2015 General Joseph Smith Trophy for being the most outstanding Airlift Squadron in Air Mobility Command.The 61st AS distinguished itself as the only C-130J squadron with at least nine crews, consisting of 85 percent of their work force, deployed throughout

  • JB MDL spouse named AMC Key Spouse of the Year

    A 305th Aerial Port Squadron spouse was awarded the title AMC Key Spouse of the Year by the Air Mobility Command commander during a ceremony here, April 26, 2016.Kara Weekly accepted the award from AMC Commander Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II and Chief Master Sgt. Shelina Frey, AMC command chief, in a

  • McChord Airmen celebrate Log Fest 2016

    Horns blew loudly and sirens wailed as Airmen screamed and yelled. More than 500 Airmen from Team McChord cheered as this year's Knucklebuster was announced at the Log Fest 2016 Awards dinner April 29, 2016, on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.An annual tradition for recognizing maintainers

  • McConnell team wins Gen. Spaatz Trophy for second year in a row

    Back at it again, the 349th Air Refueling Squadron "Bandits" earned the 2015 Gen. Spaatz Trophy, for being the best air refueling squadron in the Air Mobility Command and going up for the Air Force level award.The 349th ARS proved their worth by consistently and quickly "refueling the fight" and

  • C-130s increase Afghanistan's mobility capability

    When two C-130H aircraft arrived at Robins in the fall of 2013, each would play a significant role nearly two years later in a country over 7,000 miles away.The nose of one aircraft, scheduled to be retired, served as a donor to a second C-130. The second had experienced a hard landing and suffered

  • KC-46 team wins DOD environmental award

    The KC-46A Pegasus program's Environment, Safety and Occupational Health (ESOH) team was named the Defense Department's top large program in environmental excellence in weapon system acquisition April 22.The award, which is part of the 2016 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards, recognized the

  • Airmen honored for rescuing 3 after helo crash

    Maj. Matthew Arnold, 336th Training Group chief of standards evaluations, and Tech. Sgt. Dean Criswell, 22nd Special Tactics Squadron NCO in charge of rescue operations, were honored with the Airmen's Medal April 8, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington.The Airman's Medal is awarded to a