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  • 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

  • AMC runners reminded of upcoming AF Marathon

    Air Mobility Command officials are reminding AMC runners - both active-duty personnel and civilians -- that the 13th Annual U.S. Air Force Marathon is "right around the corner." This year's marathon event will be held Sept. 19 at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio. In addition to the 26.2-mile

  • AMC Airman earns national recognition

    In just one example of the superb work Air Mobility Command Airmen perform each and every day, an AMC noncommissioned officer assigned to the command's Air Transportation Division recently earned the National Defense Transportation Association International Junior Executive Leadership Award.

  • RODEO 2009: Maintaining the enduring spirit of Air Mobility RODEO

    Air Mobility RODEO is all about being the best and taking home the trophy. Underneath that goal, however, is something else -- something intangible that lasts longer than RODEO week. Airmen call it "esprit de corps," or "camaraderie." It is the spirit of RODEO. It can be seen in the exhibition hall,

  • RODEO 2009: Winners announced for competitions

    Air Mobility RODEO 2009 ended today with closing ceremony celebration and the announcement of 74 awards including the coveted "Best of the Best" award. The competition is the U.S. Air Force's and Air Mobility Command's premier mobility competition. Following are 16 of the main awards presented

  • RODEO 2009: Pursuit of excellence is Turkish aim

    An international team here has been making a major effort getting to know everyone this week. "We have great relationships with many of the teams here," said Maj. Gurbuz Bulut, Turkish air force team chief at Air Mobility RODEO 2009. "We would be quite happy to take some cups home with us this