ANG airlift wing earns Hometown Heroes Award

Defense Secretary lauds Airmen's contributions, service

Airmen around the world are making a life-and-death difference for U.S. military ground forces, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here Sept. 16. The secretary praised Airmen's efforts and their sacrifices while addressing an audience at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Convention.

Secretary Gates returns tanker selection authority to Air Force

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates announced Sept. 16 that he has returned selection authority for the Air Force's next aerial-refueling tanker to Air Force officials. The Air Force had awarded the contract for what's known as the KC-X to a Northrop-Grumman/EADS/Airbus consortium, which prompted a

Airman provides critical aid under fire

Airmen have their training put to the test every day, whether it's by exercise training or real life occurrences. Even when faced with danger, no matter the situation, Airmen will apply their abilities to accomplish their mission. On Aug. 12, Airman 1st Class Destiney Dowdy, a medic with Provincial

Airmen encouraged to participate in 2009 U.S. Air Force Marathon

With less than three weeks before this year's United States Air Force Marathon, Air Mobility Command officials are encouraging Airmen to participate in the annual event at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Even though the official AMC team has been selected, registration is open until the day before the

Mobility Warriors: Airman embodies 'excellent spirit' of maintenance unit

As a guidance and control specialist assigned to the 6th Air Mobility Wing's Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Senior Airman Philip Spencer has no problem braving the summer elements on the flight line here -- partly because of his deployment experience. "Heat is no issue," said Airman Spencer. "Once

NCO from AMC's 618th TACC nominated for AFSA's top honor

A non-commissioned officer from the 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center has been nominated for the Air Force Sergeant Association International NCO of the Year Award, according to 618th TACC officials. Tech. Sgt. Jeremiah Love, from the 618th TACC's Mobility Management Directorate, was nominated for

AMC commander receives Order of the Sword

Arriving at the Scott Club in a horse-drawn carriage while a bagpipe melody filled the air, Air Mobility Command Commander Gen. Arthur J. Lichte and his wife Chris were about to become a part of military history. The carriage ride, which arrived under security forces escort, was just the start of a

Scott officer awarded Bronze Star for leadership and bravery

Capt. Mike Lee, a 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron officer who recently returned from a year-long deployment in Afghanistan, was awarded the Bronze Star and Combat Action Medal Aug. 11 for courage under fire. His assignment there included training Afghans on how to do combat logistics. Because he

Travis CRW Airmen capture RODEO trophy

Travis AFB welcomed home a championship team as members of the 615th Contingency Response Wing returned victorious from the 2009 Air Mobility Command RODEO competition. The annual event, held at McChord AFB, Wash., proved an opportunity for the 615th CRW to demonstrate what they always strive to do