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  • Lean logistics with an attitude

    As some of you may remember, I wrote an article earlier this year entitled "Maintenance Attitude." In that article, I described how infusing a simple concept and rallying point into our daily routine positively affected everything from our daily statistics to troop morale. Thus far in 2006, both our

  • 21st AMOS, Silver Bullet bring command, control to sky

    The 21st Air Mobility Operations Squadron is a dynamic, total force squadron of 36 different Air Force specialties. During its 30-year history, the squadron has evolved into a weapon system of recognized experts in air mobility leadership, strategic and operational planning, command and control,

  • McGuire civilian employee vies for public service award

    A McGuire civilian employee, Titus Welcome, has been chosen to represent the Air Force to compete for the 2006 Government Employee Insurance Company Military Service Public Service Awards. Mr. Welcome will represent the Air Force in the drug and alcohol abuse prevention category. He's assigned to

  • Thanksgiving reflections of the past, for the present

    This time of year inspires us to count our blessings and to reflect and celebrate with our family and friends on the most traditional American holiday -- Thanksgiving. Festivals of Thanksgiving in America have been observed as early as the arrival of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Plantation in 1620. One

  • Gas mask testing; shelf life now 15 years

    After years of extensive engineering studies, the MCU2P series mask now has an implemented shelf life of 15 years because the mask will go into the wear and tear phase over an extended number of years. Due to this new requirement, all gas masks must now be tested to ensure masks are serviceable.