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  • Travis OSI agent awarded Bronze Star

    During a special ceremony Dec. 2, Special Agent Robert Fearing, Air Force Office of Special Investigations Detachment 303, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement while deployed in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Lt. Col. Stanley Robinson, AFOSI Det. 303 commander,

  • AMC environmental program takes lead

    Air Mobility Command’s environmental restoration program has moved forward aggressively in leading the Air Force’s performance-based management policy with the recent award of contracts for operation and long-term management of 41 cleanup sites at seven of its bases to include remedial process

  • Purple Heart awarded posthumously to Vietnam-era Airman

    Four decades of petitioning came to an end Saturday giving closure to a grieving family. In a posthumous Purple Heart ceremony Oct. 22 here, the late Capt. James R. Jones’ father and widow received the long-awaited honor from Col. Darren McDew, 43rd Airlift Wing commander, on behalf of the Air

  • Officials announce 2005 A/TA award winners

    Airlift/Tanker Association officials recently announced the 2005 award winners for excellence within the air mobility community. The association recognized 20 people in five categories. These Airmen were honored at its annual convention in Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 28. The Young Leadership Award is

  • Pope AFB clinches AMC Installation Excellence Award

    Pope Air Force Base was crowned Air Mobility Command’s Installation Excellence Award winner Oct. 17, beating out Charleston AFB, S.C., and Travis AFB, Calif., for top honors in AMC. As the winner, the base will now move on to compete against other major command winners for the 2006 Air Force IE

  • AMC general officer receives prestigious defense award

    An Air Mobility Command general officer was recently presented the second highest peacetime defense award for his contributions to operation in Southwest Asia. During a ceremony here Oct. 7, Maj. Gen. F. Dexter Tutor received the Defense Superior Service Medal for his exceptional service and

  • AMC general officer receives prestigious defense award

    An Air Mobility Command general officer was recently presented the second highest peacetime defense award for his contributions to operation in Southwest Asia.During a ceremony here Oct. 7, Maj. Gen. F. Dexter Tutor received the Defense Superior Service Medal for his exceptional service and

  • General McNabb receives Senate confirmation

    The Senate has confirmed Lt. Gen. Duncan J. McNabb for appointment to the grade of general and assignment as commander of Air Mobility Command.The general will assume command of AMC during a ceremony here later this month.As AMC commander, General McNabb will be responsible for more than 148,350

  • Air Mobility units, people recognized by AFA

    Several air mobility units and aircrews were recognized Sept. 12 during the Air Force Association's 2005 Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C.The AFA awards program recognizes top civilian, military and industry leaders along with individual specialties, teams,

  • AMC commander to retire in Wednesday ceremony

    Gen. John W. Handy, commander of U.S. Transportation Command and commander of Air Mobility Command, will retire from the Air Force in a ceremony here Wednesday. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld is scheduled to attend and Gen. Richard Myers, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will preside