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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)

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

Hurricane tip of the week
November 17, 2009 — Hurricane season will continue through November, with the highest probability of a major hurricane occurring between mid-August and October. Due to a hurricane's capacity for damage, preparation is the key to everyone's safety. Weekly hurricane tips provide need-to-know information for staying ahead of the weather and staying safe.This week's... MORE

437 APS tackles first M-ATV load on 747
November 9, 2009 — A team of Airmen with the 437th Aerial Port Squadron here loaded the first mine-resistant, ambush-protected all-terrain vehicles to be shipped aboard a Boeing 747-400 aircraft for delivery to Afghanistan Nov. 7.The load began a new phase of delivery for M-ATVs to the Middle East after initial shipments began here Sept. 30.The 747-400 is a new... MORE

Five new mine-resistant, ambush-protected all-terrain vehicles sit on the flightline as they are prepared to be loaded onto a Boeing 747-400 aircraft here Nov. 7. Charleston AFB serves as the primary aerial port for M-ATV shipments to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

News briefs
November 4, 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 Retirement: The 437th Force Support Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Tech. Sgt. John May Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. at the Base... MORE

Charleston receives newest jet from AFRC commander
November 2, 2009 — The newest C-17 to come off the production line at Boeing's Long Beach plant landed here with the commander of the Air Force Reserve Command at the stick Oct. 28. Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner, AFRC commander, accompanied by an all-Reserve crew from the 317th Airlift Squadron, presented a ceremonial key to Col. Steven Chapman, 315th Airlift Wing... MORE

The Air Force's newest C-17 arrives at Charleston AFB, S.C., Oct 28, 2009. Lieutenant General Charles Stenner, commander of Air For Reserve Command, accompanied by an all-Reserve crew from the 317th Airlift Squadron, presented a ceremonial key to Col. Steven Chapman, 315th Airlift Wing commander, on the flightline here, commemorating the Air Force’s 190th Globemaster III and Charleston’s 58th.

News briefs
October 27, 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 Military Personnel Section closure: The Force Support Squadron Manpower and Personnel Flight will close Oct. 30 at noon for a... MORE

AMC commander echoes call to stop preventable vehicle mishaps
October 26, 2009 — Air Mobility Command leaders are directing all AMC Airmen and civilian employees, and encouraging family members, to stop preventable private motor vehicle mishaps. In an Oct. 8 memorandum to all Air Force personnel, Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz said they cannot tolerate reckless... MORE

Executive order bans texting while driving for federal employees
October 21, 2009 — In an executive order issued Oct. 1, President Barack Obama banned federal employees from text messaging while behind the wheel on government business. "With nearly 3 million civilian employees, the federal government can and should demonstrate leadership in reducing the dangers of text messaging while driving," President Obama said in the order... MORE

AMC's top enlisted leader retires after 30 years of service
October 21, 2009 — After more than three years as Air Mobility Command's top enlisted leader, Chief Master Sergeant Joseph Barron retired Oct. 16 after a ceremony honoring his 30-year Air Force career and tenure at Scott AFB. "The places I've been to, the opportunities I've had ... it's truly been an honor to serve with all of you," said Chief Barron. "I tried to... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Joseph E. Barron, command chief master sergeant of Air Mobility Command.