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Aug. 16, 2010
Comprehensive Airman Fitness: Joint Base Lewis-McChord holds Family Sports Day

Servicemembers and their families gathered Aug. 13 for McChord Field's 2010 Family Sports Day, providing an opportunity to enjoy competitive sports, food and other activities. Active duty members, Reservists and civilians assigned to McChord Field of Joint Base Lewis-McChord were encouraged to bring
Aug. 4, 2010
Scott AFB senior NCO receives Fred Archer Award

Senior Master Sgt. Patrick Jones, 375th Civil Engineer Squadron Superintendent of the Civil Engineer's Operations Flight, was awarded the 2010 Chief Master Sergeant Fred Archer Military Award, July 15 by Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., an organization dedicated to honoring the accomplishments of African
Aug. 3, 2010
Little Rock Airman earns Tuskegee Airmen award

A Little Rock Airman from the 48th Airlift Squadron was recognized July 28 by the Tuskegee Airmen for his excellence in professional and community service.Maj. James O'Brien, 48th AS scheduling flight commander, earned the Gen. Benjamin O. Davis Jr. Military Award in the Field Grade Officer
July 21, 2010
Ambitious sergeant makes rank quickly

Making chief master sergeant is no easy task, but Senior Master Sgt. Brian Kentta, the superintendent for the operations division of Air Mobility Command's Directorate of Communications, made it look simple by being selected for chief at the age of 36.The average chief master sergeant sews on after
July 16, 2010
CMSgt. of the Air Force visits Grand Forks AFB

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy visited with the Warriors of the North July 14 to 16.Chief Roy met with Airmen from the 319th Air Refueling Wing and toured base facilities, which allowed him to witness first-hand how Grand Forks Air Force Base is preparing for the transition to its
July 12, 2010
McChord earns outstanding rating in cyber inspection

Air Force officials awarded the 62nd Airlift Wing an overall outstanding rating following a Command Cyber Readiness Inspection June 28 through July 2. The CCRI simply provides a "quick look" inspection of McChord's network security configuration, and compliance with Department of Defense Information
July 9, 2010
6th Air Mobility Wing welcomes new commander

Col. Larry Martin relinquished command of the 6th Air Mobility Wing to Col. Lenny Richoux during a change of command ceremony today. Lt. Gen. Robert Allardice, 18th Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony and expressed his gratitude for Colonel Martin's hard work during his tenure as the 6
July 7, 2010
Big Idea: Civilian employee rewarded $10,000 for developing cost saving measure

On June 28, Rick Griebel received the biggest check of his life, literally. The check, which was more than 3 1/2 feet long, was written for $10,000 and signed by Lt. Gen. Rusty Findley, Air Mobility Command vice commander.Mr. Griebel was awarded the incentive check through the Air Force Innovative
July 6, 2010
Two AMC units receive nod for 2010 Chief of Staff award

The commander of Air Mobility Command, Gen. Raymond Johns, recently announced the command's nominees for the Air Force Chief of Staff Team Excellence Award. The 726th Air Mobility Squadron's C-17 Value Stream Analysis Team and the 612th Air Operation Center, Air Mobility Division, Haiti Flight
June 30, 2010
375th Medical Group honored for work with county H1N1 pandemic team

The 375th Medical Group, as part of the St. Clair County H1N1 Pandemic Emergency Response Team, was recently awarded the 2010 Illinois Department of Public Health Director's Recognition Award for exemplary service provided in response to the H1N1 Pandemic. The team received the award during the

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