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Nov. 21, 2011
Fairchild major awarded Bronze Star

Maj. Scott Bryant of the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron was awarded a Bronze Star on Nov. 9 for his exceptionally meritorious service in a combat zone with exposure to risk of hostile action during Operation New Dawn as an operations flight commander."It is an honor to receive the Bronze Star Medal.
Nov. 18, 2011
Air mobility liaison officer receives AF award for valor while serving in Afghanistan

An air mobility liaison officer, who enabled an emergency airdrop at a remote Romanian firebase on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border in 2010, was awarded the 2011 General P.K. Carlton Award for Valor. Capt. John Garvin, assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing here and stationed with the U.S.
Nov. 7, 2011
McChord Field welcomes NSI inspectors

The 62nd Airlift Wing will welcome inspection teams from the Air Mobility Command Inspector General Team and the Air Force Inspection Agency as they arrive to conduct the 62nd AW's Nuclear Surety Inspection, Nov. 15 - 21.Additionally, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency will provide oversight of the
Oct. 28, 2011
Scott AFB members give back to veterans of Saint Louis

In the heart of Saint Louis with paintbrushes and tools in their hands more than 350 members of Scott AFB and community members volunteered to rehabilitate a building for local veterans Oct. 27 as part of the two-month "Celebration of Service" campaign. The national campaign, chaired by Home Depot
Oct. 28, 2011
Air Force sniper nabs top score at joint marksmanship competition

Air Force Staff Sgt. George Reinas took overall individual honors as servicemembers competed for top honors at the marksmanship competition Oct. 20 to 22 at Range 15 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Reinas, a combat instructor with the 421st Combat Training Squadron, was made famous by his
Oct. 27, 2011
USO recognizes Joint Base MDL Soldier, Sailor as 'Service Member of the Year'

The Liberty United Service Organization recognized two Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst service members as "Service Member of the Year" for their respective branches during the 70th Anniversary Liberty USO Gala on Oct. 21 in Philadelphia.More than 250 people attended the black-tie affair set to
Oct. 27, 2011
Energy superstars set shining examples, get cash for future initiatives

The red carpet unrolled as Air Mobility Command honored its energy efficiency superstars, wrapping up Energy Awareness Month with a celebration of innovation. Both the facility and aviation fuel efficiency offices recognized at total of six individuals and 42 units with awards and incentives for
Oct. 25, 2011
AMC meets, exceeds Air Force ground energy goals

Air Mobility Command has saved millions of dollars through energy-efficient projects across its 13 installations. With an annual energy bill of $100 million, it plans to save even more. As a leader in energy and water conservation efforts, AMC continues to aggressively pursue the federally mandated
Oct. 5, 2011
Travis AFB hosts Tuskegee Airmen for annual ball

The Lee A. Archer, Jr. Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. at Travis AFB will host the annual Tuskegee Airmen Fall Ball at the Delta Breeze Club on Oct. 22. The theme of this year's ball is "70 Years of Aviation Excellence -- Then, Now, The Future." The guest speaker will be Dr. Milton Chen, noted
Sept. 28, 2011
Red Cross honors Travis Airmen for saving lives

One individual and two groups from Travis were recently honored at the American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter's Solano County Heroes Breakfast for saving lives.Senior Airman Ryan Reyes, 60th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, seven members of the 60th Maintenance Group and six individuals from the 21st

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