• C-5M Super Galaxy 'flexes muscles' supporting Afghanistan surge

    During a recent operation in support of the nation's 30,000 troop plus-up in Afghanistan, Air Mobility Command's newest C-5 airlifter got a chance to flex its M-model muscles.And according to those closest to the operation, the results were impressive.Dubbed the C-5M Super Galaxy, the newest C-5 to

  • “If I had to rate you today, where would you stand”

    Throughout my career, I've taken measures to ensure my rating reflects my efforts. I facilitated honest discussions with each of my supervisors and knew exactly where I stood at all times. The only thing I've ever expected from them is honesty and I've been fortunate to have good supervisors

  • AF, AMC “Top Docs” visit DGMC

    The hallways and clinics of David Grant USAF Medical Center were filled with stars July 7 when the Air Force and Air Mobility Command's "Top Docs" visited.Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Charles B. Green, surgeon general of the Air Force, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington and Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Douglas J. Robb,

  • 21st Airlift Squadron returns from mass deployment

    Members of the 21st Airlift Squadron returned from a mass deployment in support of Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom July 3.Roughly 150 Airmen from the squadron were welcomed home by family, friends, fellow servicemembers and community members as they exited the aircraft.The four-month deployment

  • What message are you sending?

    A jury finds an Airman guilty of using hard drugs on multiple occasions. Through the course of the investigation we find this Airman had a history of poor performance including dereliction of duty and lying with multiple letters of counseling and reprimand leading up to the bust. This is usually

  • The little brown book vital to Airman's success

    What if I told you all the answers to being a good supervisor are found in one book? Most of you would look at me like I was crazy. Ok, this book might not have all the answers, but I consider it to be one of the best books around for setting your Airmen up for success. It provides each of us the

  • Aviation fuel savings: AMC leading the charge

    Air Mobility Command has the largest fleet of the biggest airframes in the Air Force and they are the Department of Defense's largest aviation fuel customer consuming 28 percent of DODs energy use, but AMC is leading the charge in making energy a consideration in everything they do. During the third