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April 17, 2013
C-17 crew chief wins big

An Airman from the 62nd Maintenance Squadron here was recently named Air Mobility Command's Crew Chief of the Year.Staff Sgt. Joshua Minoda, 62nd MXS crew chief, was named the command's top crew chief in an announcement made by AMC late last month. The announcement means he will now go on to compete
April 17, 2013
Four Grand Forks AFB Airmen awarded medal for outstanding volunteer service

Four Airmen from Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., were recently recognized for their outstanding volunteerism. Capt. Matthew Moberg, 1st Lt. Jody Crisp, Chief Master Sgt. Karl Ohrn and Staff Sgt. Jere Ross all earned the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal."Each of you now has the honor of
April 15, 2013
White in the winter; Green all year round

Team Fairchild has been a leader in energy conservation and environmental restoration; garnering both the Air Force Reduced Energy Appreciation Program (REAP) award and the Air Mobility Command Energy Incentive Award within the past year.Fairchild also recently received the 2012 Air Force General
April 12, 2013
Commander Stresses Importance of New Air Refueling Tanker

The commander of the Air Force's Air Mobility Command today stressed the high priority his service places on the KC-46A tanker aircraft program.Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva discussed progress with the program and stressed its priority in a meeting with Defense Writers Group reporters.Air Force
April 11, 2013
62nd APS Airman named AMC SNCO of the Year

An Airman from the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron here was recently named Air Mobility Command's Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.Senior Master Sgt. Ernesto Rendon, 62nd APS air freight superintendent, was named the command's top senior NCO in an announcement made by AMC late last month. The
April 11, 2013
Grand Forks AFB Airman named AMC's 2012 LRS Material Management Senior NCO of the Year

Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron acting superintendent, was recently named the 2012 LRS Material Management Senior NCO of the Year for Air Mobility Command.Howard's main duties entail advising his commander on material management policies and procedures,
April 10, 2013
Operation R&R: building family bonds, rewarding heroes

One Joint Base Charleston spouse, along with the help and support of the local community, is making a big difference by dedicating her free time to rewarding local heroes. Nikki Weeks, spouse of Capt. Shane Weeks, 16th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot (along with a team of sponsors, greeters and business
April 9, 2013
AF medic receives AFCAM

Senior Airman Daniel Shimanski, 436th Medical Operations Squadron emergency medical technician, was awarded the Air Force Combat Action Medal April 5, 2013, at the base theater on Dover Air Force Base, Del. The AFCAM recognizes any Air Force military member who has been under direct and hostile fire
April 4, 2013
Grand Forks AFB civilian wins AMC legal services award

Marie L. Aubrey, 319th Air Base Wing legal assistant, was recently named the winner of the 2012 Harold R. Vague Award for Civilian Outstanding Legal Services for Air Mobility Command.Over the course of the year, Aubrey drafted 367 powers of attorney and notarized 752 legal documents, saving 413
April 2, 2013
319th OSS Weather Flight named AMC Outstanding weather organization for 2012

The 319th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight was recently named the 2012 Air Mobility Command's Outstanding Weather Organization of the Year."It's a huge morale boost to be recognized for our multi-role support to operations," said Chief Master Sgt. David Tyler, 319th OSS superintendent.

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