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  • Air Force Core Values guide us

    The Air Force Core Values guide us in all of our decisions as we rise to meet any challenge presented. These enduring values anchor and bind Airmen together each and every day. Any compromise diminishes the character of our service. With input from each of the military services, Congress is now

  • Comprehensive Airmen Fitness--Are you ready to fight tonight?

    This is a simple question each of us in uniform should be able answer with a resounding 'yes'. When asked about readiness, most of us may think in terms of a mobility folder, a shot record or a set of packed bags. But it is much more significant and it begins with each of us as individuals. We must

  • AMC restructuring will enhance air mobility

    Mobility Airmen, it's an honor to announce that beginning Jan. 7, 2011, the command is realigning its structure to better meet the challenges of our ever-evolving mission. These changes will remain largely transparent for most of you. However, the net effect will enable 18th Air Force to focus on

  • Celebrate the holidays, Reflect on a great year and Be safe

    As we look forward to this holiday season and the upcoming New Year, it's time to reflect on the year gone by. It's been an incredibly busy one for Air Mobility Command. You have performed magnificently...rising to meet the challenges head on to deliver hope, fuel the fight and save lives--I

  • Command Chief's Corner: What I'm thankful for

    As we enter into the long, Thanksgiving weekend I wanted to spend a couple minutes to tell you what I am thankful for. First of all, I am thankful to God for this rare opportunity to serve with and for the best Airmen in our Air Force. Second, I am thankful for my wife Sheri and my family. They have

  • AMC commander: 'We have a lot to be thankful for'

    As we gather together with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving next week, we have a lot to be thankful for. As Mobility Airmen, we are fortunate to be able to help others, extending our nation's reach around the globe for good causes! Today, in large part because of your efforts, our

  • Congratulations NCOA Graduates

    Team McChord,It is my distinct pleasure to recognize our newest graduates from the Forrest L. Vosler Non-Commissioned Officer Academy at Peterson AFB, Co. Before these students left, I was able to speak to them as a group. At this meeting, I stressed the importance of working and graduating as a

  • Service Before Self: Will you be your supervisor’s Lt. Rowan?

    The year, 1898, the cause, Cuban independence from Spanish rule...the United States was at war with Spain over its treatment of Cuban citizens following a failed revolution three years earlier, as well as the sinking of the battleship Maine in Havana's harbor, which killed 260 U.S. sailors. During

  • Taking the 'Air Force family' to a new level

    "Someone's knocking at the door again! Is it really time to go to breakfast?" Those words crossed my mind many times, early in the morning as I woke to find the "Air Force Mafia" standing outside my room. I would quickly grab my cover and step outside into the hazy Afghanistan morning. It was almost

  • Integrity

    The word "integrity" has many definitions. Sure, it's the first of our Air Force core values, but it's how we define this word personally that makes a difference in our daily lives. In case this is something that you've never considered, I will explain how integrity can be compared to a bucket of