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  • Berlin Airlift veterans recognized by German government

    Veterans of the Berlin Airlift were recognized by the German government for their bravery and sacrifice at a ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Oct. 15, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the operation and marking the opening of a six-week Berlin Airlift exhibit at the Travis Air

  • Pope energy initiative saves Air Force $150,000

    Pope's own 43rd Civil Engineer Squadron was recently recognized Air Force-wide for a proposal of a wireless ramp lighting initiative. Anton Klein, former 43rd CES electrical engineer, developed the idea for the system, submitted the proposal as an Idea in the Air Force Idea program and was

  • AMC energy experts: ‘Every month should be Energy Awareness Month’

    October is Energy Awareness Month and, although the month-long observance highlights the importance of energy conservation, Air Mobility Command energy experts said every month needs to be Energy Awareness Month.Based on Defense Department and Air Force figures, there's a good reason for the command

  • Expeditionary Center lieutenant earns Bronze Star

    For most of 2007, 1st Lt. Eric Snelgrove was deployed to Iraq, but not just any part of Iraq. He was in northern Iraq as the fusion cell officer in charge at a U.S. Army forward operating base. His work there with special forces was significant and the Army noticed by awarding him the Bronze Star.

  • Charleston becomes first AFB to ship HMEEs

    Charleston Air Force Base began receiving and shipping six new U.S. Army High Mobility Engineer Excavator vehicles to warfighters in Southwest Asia Sept. 29.The HMEEs will be transported to forward deployed locations to assist Soldiers and contractors in hostile environments. The HMEE is a newly

  • Charleston Airmen accept Verne Orr Award

    Charleston Air Force Base members accepted the Verne Orr Award during the Air Force Association's 24th Annual Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 15."Our people are the best in working together to get the job done and that's exactly what the Verne Orr Award

  • McChord crowns Icon champion at block party event

    Despite warm temperatures, McChord's Hot Summer Nights and Block Party event Aug. 15 dazzled attendees with live music, a car show, an exciting cardboard boat race and an entertaining finish to Air Mobility Command's Icon singing competition. Seven teams entered the inaugural cardboard boat race at

  • Eighteen singers take stage for Grand Forks' AMC Icon

    The club was the setting for eighteen contestants to compete in an Air Mobility Command singing completion August 14, eliciting cheers, cell-phone salutes and standing ovations. Kassandra Seifert, 319th Medical Support Squadron, won the competition, known as AMC Icon. She was graded by judges Ch.

  • Air Force supports education with CCAF

    Knowledge really is power. And the Air Force knows that. The Air Force offers many benefits to those who cross into the blue - including the chance for a quality education. That's where the Community College of the Air Force comes in. The U.S. Air Force has always recognized the positive effects of

  • Sen. Conrad speaks to base at AFA picnic

    U.S. Senator Kent Conrad (N.D.) wowed spectators and thanked military members for their service during a visit to Grand Forks Air Force Base Monday for the Air Force Association summer picnic. More than 250 active duty members, retired members, civilian workers, veterans and local community leaders