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  • Tuskegee Airmen honored at McGuire ceremony

    Team McGuire personnel honored the original Tuskegee Airmen with a rededication of Tuskegee Avenue July 17. "Team McGuire did extremely well," said Col. Samuel Douglas, Air Mobility Command Operations Division chief. "They went above and beyond with the ceremony. It was great having both dignitaries

  • Most outstanding contribution to flight in DoD

    The 906th Air Refueling Squadron was recently awarded the Air Force Association 2008 David C. Schilling Award. According to the AFA's Website, the award is given to units with the, "most outstanding contribution in the field of flight." The citation noted that the 906 ARS gave the, "most outstanding

  • Team McConnell Member named AMC Youth of the Year

    Michelle Dillard, daughter of Col. Michael Dillard, 22nd Maintenance Group commander, and Jeanene Dillard, recently won the 2008 Air Mobility Command and Installations Youth of the Year award. The Air Force Youth of the Year Program recognizes individuals for their superior leadership, academic

  • Air Force, industry leaders discuss future of energy at forum

    Air Force and energy industry officials discussed various energy conservation and alternative energy sources at the Air Force Sustainable Energy Conference June 2. The conference, held at the Rutgers University Cook Campus Center in New Brunswick, N.J., was a forum for McGuire officials and industry

  • 2-time Oscar winner presents film at Air Force Week

    Military medicine and wounded warriors took center stage in the "Fighting for Life" documentary produced by Terry Sanders shown during Air Force Week in Philadelphia May 28 at the Levitt Auditorium of the University of the Arts here. Directed by two-time Academy Award winner Terry Sanders and

  • Plan, Prepare, Apply: Finding military friendly colleges

    The search for military friendly schools can be as easy as finding a needle in a hay stack. Like anything worthwhile it takes careful planning, an optimistic outlook and research. "Look for the degree you want," said Cynthia Carr MacDill education counselor. "This can be done when you know where

  • 437 AW earns AFA Verne Orr Award

    The 437th Airlift Wing was named the Air Force Association's 2008 Verne Orr Award winner May 13. "It is a fantastic recognition for our team efforts to 'Take the Fight to the Enemy!' I'm so proud to command the No. 1 of 288 wings in the Air Force," said Col. John "Red" Millander, 437 AW commander.

  • Air Force Announces Air Force Week in Philadelphia Events

    The United States Air Force is proud to announce events planned for Air Force Week in Philadelphia, May 26-June 2. Activities in the Philadelphia metro region will begin on Memorial Day, May 26, and culminate with an Air Exposition--featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration

  • Dover Airman to receive CFC Hero Award

    A Dover Airman was recently awarded the 2007 National Combined Federal Campaign Military Hero Award for his efforts with the CFC and other volunteer activities in the community. Capt. Thomas Abell, 436th Mission Support Squadron Military Personnel Flight commander, will receive the annual CFC Hero