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New Commander for AMC Test and Evaluation Squadron
June 19, 2020 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Maryann L. Karlen assumed command of the AMC Test and Evaluation Squadron on Thursday, June 18, 2020 from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. E. Race Steinfort in an unprecedented virtual ceremony in this environment of social distancing, and in accordance with CDC, DoD and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., guidelines... MORE

Footprints in the Sand: A girl that was never alone
April 14, 2020 — “It was easy to hide the abuse, I just blamed it on all the sports I played.” U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tanya Lee Rose Rodriguez, 87th Security Forces Squadron K-9 handler grew up in Ventura County, California, in a seemingly normal home. However, Rodriguez experienced an upbringing that no child should; she was abused. Growing up with only one of... MORE

Stellar Sailor leads by example
January 11, 2019 — The fluorescent lighting in the hangar glared off his glasses. He stood with rigid posture and a professional stance for an interview about his journey wearing the digital desert uniform. His spine was bone straight, arms in front of him with his hands overlapping each other. His shoulders squared and rolled back which made him seem taller. He... MORE

Airman awarded for heroic actions
December 30, 2018 — An American Airman walked around in a sea of coyote brown with his M4 carbine cradled in his arms, pointed toward the silt beneath his feet. Another day in the sweltering heat of Afghanistan. Every day he thinks of his four-year-old daughter who waits for his arrival back home in Georgia. He gifted his daughter a teddy bear that could... MORE

Air Mobility Command takes home Sadler Cup
September 25, 2018 — Purple haze blocked the team’s view charging toward the white arch that hung over the finish line. Five miles of challenging dismounted operations obstacles had the team covered in mud and dripping sweat. Struggling to focus on putting one foot in front of the other, the Air Mobility Command team held onto each other as they took their last... MORE

605th AMXS Airmen maintain aging refueling fleet
May 25, 2017 — The KC-10 Extender took its first flight in 1980, and it’s no secret that the Air Force’s premiere refueling aircraft has reached a venerable age. But, the aircraft’s long and rigorous service has taken its toll and round-the-clock maintenance is required to keep them airborne. The dedicated maintainers with the 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron... MORE