News

Dec. 23, 2009
Rolling Thunder brings holiday cheer

Since the fun and festivities ended last year, the member's of Chapters six and eleven of Florida Rolling Thunder have been shopping and collecting toys in anticipation of the day when they will bring the joy of Christmas to several unsuspecting military families on MacDill Air Force Base. That long
Dec. 23, 2009
6th AMW gets best Christmas present ever -- Battle-wounded Airman returns home, to duty

For most every servicemember, the thing they desire most is also their biggest fear - that moment when their mettle is tested and they discover whether they have what it takes - whether honor, service to country and bravery are in their character or if they are just talking points.And so it was that
Dec. 8, 2009
To the men and women of Air Mobility Command

I am truly honored to join the AMC team. It is a privilege to serve with you, the men and women who make our global mobility mission happen each and every day. You are the thread that binds our nation's combat capability as you are the enablers of Unrivaled Global Reach for America...Always!As your
Nov. 30, 2009
AMC grieves the passing of former AMC Commander, Gen. Paul K. Carlton

It is with great sadness that we received the news Nov. 25 of the passing of Gen. Paul K. Carlton, a great Airman, warrior, and former commander of Air Mobility Command. His accomplishments as a commander will be remembered and honored; he embodied the core values of integrity, service before self,
Nov. 25, 2009
Airmen fortunate, have more than one family

Five pieces of 4x8 cardboard, two rolls of duct tape, two box cutters, and three hours was all participants in MacDill's Outdoor and Recreation's Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta had to build a boat at the base beach Nov. 20.Five-man teams were scattered up and down the shoreline working tirelessly on
Nov. 25, 2009
Driving Under the Influence - A Personal Testament

As a U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant with more than 10 years of experience, I understand the responsibilities of being a noncommissioned officer and a good wingman. I would like to share my personal experience of being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. On Sept. 25, I made a poor
Nov. 25, 2009
Wing Staff organizing very important shipment – holiday care packages to deployed members

There's no place like home, and that goes triple for deployed servicemembers. That's why getting a "little piece of home" in the mail means so much, and it's why the 6th Air Mobility Wing Staff is organizing holiday care packages for its deployed members.Members of the wing staff are encouraged to
Nov. 24, 2009
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
Nov. 23, 2009
General Johns takes command of AMC

Gen. Raymond E. 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
Nov. 20, 2009
Art and Essay Contest for Children of U.S. Service Members

The Armed Services YMCA is inviting children of U.S. Armed Forces members to create artwork and essays centered on the themes, "My Military Hero" and "My Military Family." The annual ASYMCA Art and Essay Contest is officially launched every November and is open to all eligible children of U.S.