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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.
Nov. 20, 2009
HAWC delivers Just what the Doctor Ordered

Tis' the season of giving, and while holiday gift baskets often are loaded with things that don't exactly qualify as "good for you," a unique basket distributed on base this week by the Health and Wellness Center is brimming with all things healthy.The baskets, part of operation "Just what the
Nov. 20, 2009
Pregnant and fit; HAWC offers duo of classes for expectant moms

There is no point in a woman's life that health and fitness are more important than during pregnancy, which is why the Health and Wellness Center pays so much attention to ensuring expectant mothers have the tools they need to help ensure the health of mother and child.New classes in pregnancy
Nov. 20, 2009
Operation Cookie Drop

Once again this holiday season the smell of fresh baked cookies will fill MacDill dormitory rooms as the fifth annual Operation Cookie Drop commences bringing a little home-made cheer to our unaccompanied service members. Volunteers are needed to make this a successful event. The Cookie Drop will
Nov. 19, 2009
From family and friends to service and sacrifice, AMC’s ‘First Lady’ reflects on 38 years of service

During a ceremony here Nov. 20, AMC Commander Gen. Arthur J. Lichte, and his wife, Christine, will say farewell to the Air Force after 38 years of faithful service.During her farewell spouse's luncheon Nov. 13, Mrs. Lichte took a moment to reflect on her and her husband's nearly-four decades of
Nov. 13, 2009
Rise of the Cyber Wingman: 10 principles Airmen must know

Every day, malicious code, worms, botnets and hooks attack Air Force computers hardware, software and the Internet. They infiltrate classified information and compromise national security. In response, the Air Force is stepping up its mission to defend cyberspace.Cyberspace adversaries attack