McChord officials to use commercial jet fuel in demonstration

To reduce reliance on military specification products, simplify the fuel supply chain and save money, Air Force Petroleum Agency researchers will conduct demonstrations to use commercially available jet fuel instead of military standard JP-8 fuel. The demonstrations of Jet A fuel versus JP-8 fuel

AMC commander: 'Time to give thanks'

For over 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

Policy opens federal job opportunities for qualifying military spouses

A new executive policy has pushed open the door for qualifying military spouses to enter the federal workforce, enabling them to apply for more jobs advertised on USAJOBS.Executive Order 13473, which went into effect Sept. 11, 2009, identified three groups of qualifying spouses now eligible to apply

AMC ready to assist those eligible for early separation through force management program

As the Air Force moves to realign its force to meet fiscal 2010 end strength requirements, AMC leaders and service agencies are leaning forward to assist affected personnel."AMC is committed to taking care of its people," said Col. Lee Wyatt, AMC's director of Manpower, Personnel, and Services. "We

Green Tales Nov. 25, 2009

The Nov. 25, 2009 edition of "Green Tales" is online at:http://www.mcchord.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-091125-022.pdf

Green Tales Nov. 13, 2009

The Nov. 13, 2009 edition of "Green Tales" is online at:http://www.mcchord.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-091113-037.pdf

Milestone reached in Joint Base process

Less than 70 days from the start of the transition to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, a key milestone was reached Nov. 19 with the signing of the JBLM Operations Plan. The extensive plan details how critical support areas will function on the Joint Base and is the result of more than 18 months of work by

Giving the gift of life

Year of the Air Force Family - Story time

General Johns takes command of AMC

Gen. Raymond Johns Jr. assumed command of Air Mobility Command from Gen. Arthur J. 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