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AMC ready to assist Airmen eligible for early separation
November 25, 2009 — Air Force officials announced Nov. 16 measures to meet the Fiscal Year 2010 end strength of 331,700 Airmen; requiring personnel management actions to reduce manpower by approximately 3,700 officers and enlisted members through voluntary and involuntary early separation and retirement programs. As the Air Force moves to realign its force to meet... MORE

New fitness standards effective July 1, biannual testing begins Jan. 1
November 25, 2009 — Nov. 19, the Air Force's deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel announced the new Air Force fitness standards will officially begin July 1, 2010.Lt. Gen. Richard Newton said the service's top leaders sought feedback from commanders and senior NCO leaders throughout the Air Force when deciding to execute the updated program that will test... MORE

The effective date for the revised fitness program was is now July 1, 2010. Biannual testing under the current fitness standards are still scheduled to begin Jan. 1. The six-month delay was a result of feedback obtained from the field that found implementing the new program in July 2010 would lead to a smoother transition and allow commanders adequate time to establish installation fitness assessment cells.

AMC commander: ‘Time to give thanks’
November 25, 2009 — For more than 230 years our great nation has celebrated Thanksgiving as a time to recognize the many priceless gifts we enjoy as Americans. It's a time to appreciate and celebrate our families and our friends; a time to reflect on how privileged we are to live in such a great land of opportunity. For those of us who are fortunate to be home, this... MORE

Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr. is the commander of Air Mobility Command headquartered at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. (U.S. Air Force Photo)

Pilot for a Day
November 24, 2009 — MORE

Samuel Jones sits in the seat of a Charleston AFB fire truck during his recent tour here Nov. 24. Charleston AFB leadership honored Samuel through the Pilot for a Day program, a program which aims to bring joy to the lives of critically ill children, as part of the Year of the Air Force Family. Samuel is the son of retired Master Sgt. Ronald and Mariah Jones. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

Day or night, ready for flight
November 24, 2009 — MORE

A Charleston AFB C-17 is parked on the flightline while Airmen from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform a maintenance engine run here Nov. 19. The 437 AMXS is responsible for the maintenance of the 59 C-17s assigned to Charleston AFB with a combined value of more than $10 billion. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

General Johns takes command of AMC
November 23, 2009 — Gen. Raymond Johns Jr., assumed command of Air Mobility Command from Gen. Arthur Lichte in a ceremony here Nov. 20.AMC is responsible for providing rapid, global mobility and sustainment for America's armed forces. As the commander, General Johns acts as the lead agent for all mobility air forces comprised of more than 130,000 personnel from the... MORE

Charleston aircrew achieves mission success during MAFEX
November 19, 2009 — A crew of eight Airmen with the 437th Airlift Wing joined with 74 parachutists from the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., for a joint mission during the Mobility Air Forces Exercise at the Nevada Test and Training Range Nov. 18. More than 1,500 people and 60 aircraft from more than 40 units volunteered to participate in the biannual event... MORE

Airmen, Army take on joint MAFEX mission
November 19, 2009 — MORE

Soldiers with the 82nd Airborne Division out of Fort Bragg, N.C., board a C-17 from McChord AFB, Wash., at Pope AFB, N.C., in preparation for an aerial jump in support of the Mobility Air Forces Exercise Nov. 18. More than 1,500 people participated in MAFEX, executing a Joint Forcible Entry Airborne Assault through precision airdrop operations by integrating a variety of Air Force mobility assets from across the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

Expeditionary combat skills training
November 18, 2009 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Joseph Campbell shoots his M-16 A2 during weapons qualification training at the Naval Weapons Station Charleston Nov. 16. Students must complete the weapons qualification training and learn how to handle, maintain and clean their weapons during the Expeditionary Combat Skills Training Course. Airman Campbell is a customer service specialist with the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)(RELEASED)

News briefs
November 18, 2009 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 437aw.dispatch@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.Spotlight FSS Holiday Hours for November:Aero Club OfficeNov. 25: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Nov. 26 and 27: Closed Airman & Family Readiness CenterNov. 29... MORE