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Charleston personnel receive AMC awards
February 6, 2008 — Editor's note: The Airlift Dispatch will recognize additional award winners as names are released in later editions. Six Charleston AFB personnel have been selected as the best in their specialty by Air Mobility Command for 2007. These individuals will now compete for Air Force Level awards. Highlights of their award packages follow: Senior Airman... MORE

CMSAF focuses on Airmen development
February 6, 2008 — The Air Force's top enlisted leader emphasized the importance of each Airman's contributions, as well as their responsibilities in the development of their Airmen and their own careers during an enlisted call at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., on Jan. 18. Echoing the sentiments of the three Air Force priorities, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force... MORE

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley greets Senior Master Sgt. Larry Williams, Tanker Airlift Control Center acting first sergeant, during a visit to Scott Air Force Base's Bud Andres Airman Leadership School Jan. 18. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Gilliand)

C-17s to operate out of Ramstein
February 6, 2008 — In a coordinated effort between U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Air Mobility Command and the Air Force Reserve Command, USAFE will now have two dedicated C-17s that can provide direct support for strategic airlift requirements in the European and African areas of operation, as well as other world-wide missions. "This is the first time anything like this... MORE

Justice files
January 30, 2008 — Four members of Charleston AFB received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice during December 2007. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being offered the Article 15 and the rank of the officer imposing punishment. If the commander finds that a military... MORE

Justice files
January 23, 2008 — Four members of Charleston AFB received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice during December 2007. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being offered the Article 15 and the rank of the officer imposing punishment. If the commander finds that a military... MORE

Progressive transformation impacts CPTS mission
January 16, 2008 — Over the past two years, the Air Force has been transforming its Financial Management operations. Divided into two phases, the changes are meant to provide more efficient financial operations at each wing by consolidating the back shop "processing" work currently conducted at 93 separate base finance offices into one site: the Air Force Financial... MORE

AMC commander: ‘Modernization vital for continued success’
January 16, 2008 — Deployed Airmen need modern aircraft and equipment to continue to effectively prosecute the Global War on Terror, said the commander of Air Mobility Command during a recent tour of Middle East air bases. Gen. Arthur Lichte was making his first trip downrange since taking command of AMC in September. Despite the rigors of operating and maintaining... MORE

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Gen. Arthur J. Lichte greets Senior Airman LizaMarie Franz, 386th Expeditionary Medical Group, here Jan. 7. General Lichte, commander of Air Mobility Command, was making his first visit downrange since taking command in September. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Schroeder)

Global Reach and Hope for Today & Future Generations
January 8, 2008 — To the Men and Women of Air Mobility Command: As my first 100 days in command draw to a close, I wanted to take a moment to share my impressions of the outstanding things I have seen and experienced in these few short weeks. Simply put, I am awestruck by the professionalism, dedication and accomplishments of mobility Airmen command-wide, and... MORE

Gen Arthur Lichte, Commander of Air Mobility Command, observes an aeromedical evacuation mission up close at Andrews Air Force Base.

14 Airmen receive non-judicial punishment in September
November 1, 2007 — Several member of Charleston AFB received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice during September. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being offered the Article 15 and the rank of the officer imposing punishment. If the commander finds a military member... MORE

News briefs
October 31, 2007 — Spotlight Retirement: The 16th Airlift Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Lt. Col. Ken Coburn today at 2 p.m. in the 16 AS auditorium. For more information, contact 1st Lt. Nathan Bailey at 963-7151. Retirement: The 437th Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Joseph VanPinxteren today at 10 a.m. in building... MORE