Air Mobility Command seeks more efficient fuel practices to conserve energy

The pinch at the pump isn't just hitting cars. As oil prices continue to soar, Air Mobility Command is looking for even more ways to lower the amount of aviation fuel used by its fleet of airlifters and tankers. An Air Force study using 2006 data revealed aviation fuel accounts for 82 percent of the

AFPC on target to complete AEF merger

Vince Fonner walks into the newly constructed operations center at the Air Force Personnel Center here to check on a couple of new high-resolution monitors. He nods his approval as workers begin to carefully position them in the work areas. Although some keyboard trays need to be installed and a few

Early preparation key for NORI

Base personnel are urged to prepare for the upcoming Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection in 2009. The NORI, held prior to the ORI, will evaluate the wing on its ability to support U.S. Strategic Command and its global mission. The wing will generate a required amount of aircraft and aircrews to

'Don't get the rear, win it all' at Combat Field Day

The 818th Contingency Response Group "took the head" at the 621st Contingency Response Wing's bi-annual Combat Field Day here June 27, winning five of the seven events. The wing was divided into four teams: the 816th Contingency Response Group, the 817th Contingency Response Group, the 818th CRG and

Fleeting moment