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June 23, 2010
MacDill anti-terrorism program named best in AMC

The work of the MacDill Anti Terrorism Unit can easily go unnoticed, which is a good thing considering the objective is to make sure every day is routine and uneventful. Air Mobility Command has taken notice, however, recently awarding the MacDill unit with the Best Anti Terrorism Program - Fixed
June 23, 2010
EC celebrates ASAM class of 2010

Sixteen majors graduated in front of family and friends from the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center's Advanced Study of Air Mobility program in the Grace Peterson Hall here June 18.The ceremony was the culmination of a 13-month long course for officers who are instrumental in advancing the Air
June 16, 2010
Expeditionary Center nominated for 2009 Frank G. Brewer trophy

Air Mobility Command officials announced the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center as the major command's nominee for the 2009 Frank G. Brewer trophy this week.The nomination for the Brewer trophy, honoring the Center's faculty and support staff, is awarded annually to the organization or individual
June 10, 2010
Captain Camacho named Outstanding AMC Flying Instructor of the Year flight nurse

Capt. John Camacho, a flight nurse with the 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, was recently named the 2009 Outstanding Air Mobility Command Flying Instructor of the Year.Over the course of the year, Captain Camacho created seven ground and flight training schedules, and taught and prepared seven
June 8, 2010
314th AW Historian earns contingency award

Christopher Rumley, the 314th Airlift Wing's historian, earned the Air Force-level Excellence in Contingency History award during his last deployment as a historian for the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia.Deployments to the area of operations in either Operation Iraqi Freedom or
June 3, 2010
Three Charleston Airmen awarded Bronze Star by CJCS

For three well-deserving Joint Base Charleston Airmen, June 3 marked a milestone in each of their careers. Maj. William Skinner, Master Sgt. Sean P. Houlihan and Staff Sgt. Christopher Ferrell were awarded Bronze Star medals for bravery at the hand of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm.
May 27, 2010
AMC squadron commander receives Bronze Star for deployed service

Lt. Col. Charles Henderson, Air Mobility Command Test and Evaluation Squadron commander, received a Bronze Star on May 25 here for deployed service after returning from Iraq.Colonel Henderson accepted the decoration from Lt. Gen. Rusty Findley, Air Mobility Command vice commander, after serving in
May 26, 2010
Scott building renamed in honor of special agent

On Nov. 1, 2007, Special Agents Thomas Crowell, David Weiger and Nathan Schuldheiss were in a vehicle near Balad Air Base, Iraq that was struck by an improvised explosive device killing all three of them. Agent Crowell, who was assigned to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Detachment
May 25, 2010
Avionics Shop works around clock to repair vital aircraft parts for C-17s worldwide

While many of us are heading to bed at the end of a long day, Airmen from the 437th Maintenance Squadron Avionics Flight work through the night in order to ensure vital repairs are made on parts necessary for C-17s to conduct day-to-day operations.The Avionics Intermediate Systems Shop, working 24
May 20, 2010
380th Bombardment Group veterans honored with presentation at Southwest Asia base

Utilizing computer video teleconferencing technology, leaders of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing honored veterans of the 380th Bombardment Group of World War II during a special presentation May 12 at a non-disclosed base here.Inside "Fenton's," an aptly named recreational area of the 380th AEW

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