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  • 'Boom!' Staff sergeant recalls roadside bombing

    He had pieces of glass in his mouth and ears, six broken teeth, facial lacerations and a badly torn up vehicle, and he's probably lucky that things worked out so well."I just looked up and 'boom!' said Staff Sgt. Chris Lelm, 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron. "I don't remember hearing anything -- I

  • USO volunteer wins hearts of servicemembers, wins prestigious award

    Embracing Marine Cpl. Warren Mausteller, with a warm motherly squeeze, Lisa Stagg, Delaware United Services Organization Center manager here uses few words, but her smile says it all. "Hey Marine," she beams. "Hey Ma'am," replies Corporal Mausteller, a Motor T operator from the Marine Barracks Corps

  • Former technical director for C-17 earns DOD award

    The former technical director for the Aeronautical Systems Center's C-17 Globemaster III program has won a Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award for 2006. Lawrence Fielding is one of eight this year to win the award, which recognizes exceptional achievements that benefited the

  • C-130 crew honored with Mackay Trophy

    Five C-130 Hercules crewmembers were recognized during a ceremony in Arlington, Va., Nov. 6 by the Air Force and the National Aeronautic Association when they were presented with the 2005 Clarence Mackay Trophy. Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. John D. W. Corley presented the trophy to Maj.

  • EOD Airmen awarded Bronze Stars for Iraq duty

    Two Air Force explosive ordnance disposal Airmen from the Air Mobility Warfare Center's 421st Combat Training Squadron were presented the Bronze Star in a ceremony here Oct. 10 for actions and service in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Maj. Gen. Scott Gray, AMWC commander, presented the awards to Tech.

  • Officials announce 2006 A/TA award winners

    Airlift/Tanker Association officials recently announced the 2006 award winners for excellence within the air mobility community. The association recognized 20 people in five categories. The Airmen were honored at its annual convention in Orlando, Oct. 30-31. The Young Leadership Award is presented

  • Grand Forks AFB Services wins Eubank Award

    The 319th Services Squadron was recognized last weekend as the best small base services program in Air Mobility Command. The Major General Eugene L. Eubank Service Award is presented to bases with fewer than 6,000 assigned military and civilian personnel for outstanding morale, welfare and

  • Fairchild Remotivation Flight closing their doors

    Soon dust will gather on the now pristine floors of one base building. The chrome will slowly lose its shine, and one final turn of the key will leave the building uninhabited. The only thing remaining the same after the closure of the 92nd Mission Support Squadron Remotivational Flight will be the

  • AMC command chief master sergeant shares thoughts on enlisted welfare

    The following are excerpts from an interview with Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Barron Jr., Air Mobility Command's command chief master sergeant, during a recent visit to Fairchild Air Force Base. Q. What was the purpose of your visit to Fairchild? A. First and most important, to say thanks. Thanks to

  • Outstanding enlisted aircrew members announced for 2005

    The recipients of the 2005 Henry E. "Red" Erwin Award for the outstanding enlisted aircrew members of the year have been announced. The awards recognize career enlisted aviators for outstanding job accomplishments, demonstration of leadership and sustained self-improvements in support of the