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  • 618th TACC Flight Clearances initiative wins DOD recognition

    The 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center here was awarded first prize for the best operational improvement initiative during the Department of Defense's Second Annual Continuous Process Improvement Symposium June 1 to 3 at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne, Va.All military branches were

  • Vietnam the first 'tanker war'

    Editor's note: This is the seventh article in a series of articles highlighting the history of aerial refueling and the important role aerial refueling has played in American military history.Air refueling played an important role throughout the air war over Southeast Asia. With distances of 7,100

  • AMC commander visits Incirlik Air Base

    General Arthur J. Lichte, commander of Air Mobility Command, visited Airmen and toured facilities during a visit to Incirlik Air Base May 20-22.The visit was part of an 11-country tour inspecting air mobility operations across Europe and the Middle East, including a new North Atlantic Treaty

  • Viking Challenge '09 breaks record as largest in event history

    With 321 participants competing on 36 teams, Saturday's Viking Challenge 2009, was the largest in event history and was another successful fundraiser for the Travis Fisher House.Viking Challenge, the 12-hour relay event in which teams continuously moved -- running, jogging or walking -- took place

  • AMC Airmen: 'Time to showcase your singing talent'

    Airmen at AMC wings and affiliate units will have the opportunity to showcase their singing talents this summer during "AMC Icon," an annual command-wide contest to crown the best Air Force vocalist in AMC. "We're excited to once again offer mobility Airmen the opportunity to showcase the vocal

  • Expeditionary Center NCO represents Air Force in NJ Hall of Fame induction

    "That lieutenant is six miracles in one," said Master Sgt. Jeff Norway, reflecting on his experience meeting U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brian Brennan, who received the first Unsung Hero Award during the 2009 New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony May 3 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in

  • AMC names 2008 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    During the 2008 Air Mobility Command Outstanding Airmen and First Sergeant of the Year banquet April 29 at the Scott AFB Club, 12 AMC OAY finalists were recognized and four of the finalists were selected to go on to compete at Air Force level. The AMC 2008 Outstanding Airmen of the Year are: Senior

  • Veteran gets Bronze Star after 65 years

    On Dec. 30, 1943, Army Pfc. Clarence Wallaert was shot in the hip by a German sniper while fighting against the German Winter Line in Italy.  Private Wallaert bandaged his wound and provided 12 hours of automatic rifle support for his Army comrades advancing into the Liri Valley, the "gateway to

  • 728th AMCC best in AMC for 2008

    Long duty days, phones ringing off the hook, one issue after another that needs to be addressed, a plane landing now and another one ready to taxi. It is orchestrated chaos! But it is just another day at the office for the men and women of the 728th Air Mobility Control Center, now recognized as the

  • Dover wins Abilene Trophy

    Dover is the home of the Abilene Trophy this year after winning the 2008 Air Mobility Command Community Support Award, which was announced during AMC Phoenix Rally at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 25.The Abilene Trophy is presented annually to a civilian community for outstanding support to a