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  • Air Force officials evaluating KC-X proposals

    The Air Force source selection evaluation team is poring over industry proposals for the KC-X program, the replacement for the Air Force's aging KC-135 Stratotanker strategic refueling aircraft. The evaluation team, made up of a broad spectrum of acquisition and operational professionals, is

  • 17 AS one step away from national AFA award

    A Charleston C-17 squadron is the Air Force's nominee for the 2007 Air Force Association David C. Schilling Award. The 17th Airlift Squadron will compete for the award at the national level and could become part of a group of former winners that includes Capt. James Jabara, the world's first jet

  • Airman wins Air Force Enlisted IMA of the Year

    The Travis Individual Mobilization Augmentee of the Year awards were announced recently naming a Travis Airman the Enlisted IMA of the Year. Special Agent Denny Wood, Air Force Office of Special Investigations special agent, won in the enlisted category of the award. The award is earned through an

  • 92nd Services Squadron food operation named best in the Air Force

    In February, Fairchild welcomed the Air Force Hennessy Evaluation Team for the fifth time in 12 years. In the past 12 years, Fairchild has won the John L. Hennessy trophy at the Air Mobility Command level six times, and for the first time this year at Air Force level. At the start of a meticulous,

  • Spokane community named best in AMC

    FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. - On behalf of the City of Spokane and Greater Spokane Incorporated, Col. Scott Hanson, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, received notification of Spokane's selection as the 2006 Abilene Trophy winner, during Phoenix Rally at MacDill AFB, Fla., April 12, 2007. The

  • Air Force hero remembered April 11

    April 11 was an important anniversary for all Airmen, as it marked 41 years since Airman 1st Class William Pitsenbarger, pararescue crewmember, distinguished himself by extreme valor near Cam My, Republic of Vietnam. The slogan 'that others may live' is the foundation of everything Air Force

  • 'That others may live' Air Force hero remembered Wednesday

    Wednesday was an important anniversary for all Airmen as it marked 41 years since Airman 1st Class William Pitsenbarger, pararescue crewmember, distinguished himself by extreme valor near Cam My, Republic of Vietnam. The slogan 'that others may live' is the foundation of everything Air Force

  • McGuire honor guard named AMC team of the year

    The McGuire Elite Honor Guard was recently named Air Mobility Command Honor Guard Team of the Year. Col. Rick Martin, 305th Air Mobility Wing commander, made the announcement and presented the team with a $10,000 check during a breakfast March 26 at the dining facility. "This award is great, but no

  • Serving his country in more ways than one

    More than 30 years ago he served his country in Vietnam and was awarded the Silver Star for his accomplishments. Today, he continues to serve his country by contributing to the Air Force's vision for the future -- Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century. As the Mainstream Management

  • 319 MXG honors Airmen at annual banquet

    Nearly 30 Airmen earned recognition during the 319th Maintenance Group's annual Knucklebuster Awards Banquet March 10 here. Airmen won awards at the group level and received a bronze statuette of "Sven," the wing's Warrior of the North mascot, for their accomplishments. Five Airmen are group