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  • WWII vet awarded Distinguished Flying Cross

    Retired Col. Vincent Fonke, who ended his 30-year career here, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross July 20 for actions he took during World War II while a bomber pilot assigned to the Army Air Corps 91st Bomb Group, 324th Squadron. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded for heroism or

  • Imagery and web cast for Rodeo '07 available on Web

    During Air Mobility Command's Rodeo 2007, going on now through July 27, digital photos along with photo credits are available at http://12.18.143.33/autologin.asp   Once on the site, type in the keyword "Rodeo" to see all the available images.The images taken by members of the Combat Camera team

  • International teams build relationships through competition at Rodeo 2007

    A record-breaking international presence marks this year's Air Mobility Command Rodeo, underway now through July 27 at McChord Air Force Base. The last of nine international teams touched down July 17, with observers from 25 additional countries arriving by the end of the week. In total, 296

  • Air Force recognized for awarding veterans contracts

    The Department of Veterans Affairs recognized 23 Air Force bases for achievement under the Champions of Veteran Enterprise program during a conference June 27 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The 3rd Annual National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo honored installations with the Federal

  • General McNabb enlists city's future heroes

    For 40 women and men at the Cardinals vs. Giants baseball game July 7, their thoughts may not have been focused on whether Barry Bonds would break Hank Aaron's lifetime home-run record. Right hands raised, this young group, standing at Busch Stadium home plate in front of a huge crowd, was sworn

  • Wing promotes safeguards through training, riding

    Despite rainy conditions, the 436th Airlift Wing Safety Office moved ahead with Motorcycle Safety Day June 29. Events for the day included a briefing at the Base Theater for sport-bike operators and continued with a bike show and burger burn at Eagle's Nest Picnic Area. The day concluded with a

  • Two Charleston Airmen nab weapon's instructor course awards

    Two Charleston Airmen recently graduated from the C-17 weapons instructor course and took home three of the six awards given for outstanding performance during the course. Capts. Samuel Todd, 14th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot, and Cassius Bentley, 16th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot, stood above their

  • Dover member wins AF Antiterrorism award

    Michael Mendoza, 436th Airlift Wing Anti-terrorism advisor recently won the 2007 Air Force Best Antiterrorism Program Manager. "I could not have received this recognition without the cooperation and commitment from the unit antiterrorism representatives and the Antiterrorism Force Protection and

  • 17th Airlift Squadron receives AFA Award

    Maj. Gen. James Hawkins, 18th Air Force commander announced Monday, during the 437th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony, that the 17th Airlift Squadron was selected as the Air Force Association 2007 David C. Schilling Award winner for their contribution in the field of flight. The 17 AS was

  • EOHCAMP gives Fairchild check-up

    Team Fairchild must have a firm grip on what it takes to be environmentally sound. The Environmental and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program performed by Headquarters Air Mobility Command praised the base for the environmental work done here. EOHCAMP, held June 18