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  • Martin Luther King, Jr.

    We remember

    When we recall the achievements of the Reverend (Dr.) Martin Luther King, Jr., Americans inevitably think in terms of iconic visual moments: the 1963 March on Washington with King delivering is now legendary "I Have a Dream" speech; his final address from Memphis, Tenn. in 1968 when he told everyone gathered that he had, "...seen the promised

  • Airman's Perspective

    I have spent nearly four short years in the world's greatest Air Force. In this short time, my career has seen its share of adversity and achievements. I have many people to thank for this. Family, friends, co-workers are the obvious ones, but it's those who served before me are who I need to thank the most. Without their sacrifice, I would not

  • Make 2008 the Year of Achievement

    Happy New Year! I am so proud to begin another year serving with all of you as secretary of this great Air Force. You performed magnificently as an Air Force in 2007, and our nation needs you to have a repeat performance in 2008. As we begin this new year together, I want us all to set the personal and organizational goals necessary to capitalize
  • Gen Arthur Lichte, Commander of Air Mobility Command, observes an aeromedical evacuation mission up close at Andrews Air Force Base.

    Global Reach and Hope for Today & Future Generations

    To the Men and Women of Air Mobility Command: As my first 100 days in command draw to a close, I wanted to take a moment to share my impressions of the outstanding things I have seen and experienced in these few short weeks. Simply put, I am awestruck by the professionalism, dedication and accomplishments of mobility Airmen command-wide, and

  • Kansas Winter Safety

    As I write this article, Wichita is preparing for another round of crazy Kansas winter weather. That means it's time to review safety and weather-related precautions learned over the course of an Air Force career. Let's take a moment to recollect that we can safely navigate icy roads by decreasing speed and leaving plenty of room to stop. In

  • Have safe, happy holiday

    This holiday season, I would like to express my deep thanks and appreciation to the men and women of McConnell and to their families. All of you make important sacrifices everyday to defend our nation and our way of life. Team McConnell members selflessly answer the call to deploy, or to work extended hours and weekends to accomplish the mission.

  • Make a difference this holiday season

    Thank you for the difference you make every day, defending the United States of America and promoting our interests and ideals around the world. As the holiday season approaches, we encourage you to make a special effort to make a difference in the lives of those immediately around you.Many of you will travel to your hometowns across the country.

  • Holiday message from AMC/CC

    As we celebrate this holiday season, Chris and I extend our very best wishes to the Air Mobility Command family. We are extremely proud of the dedication to service before self you so clearly display as you accomplish our nation's global air mobility mission. Because of you, the United States has the unprecedented ability to simultaneously confront

  • Not on my watch

    Feeling short-handed due to the PBD 720 pinch or frustrated by our slow progress in procuring new equipment? Below are a few datapoints to contemplate our options. We have 85 KC-135Es parked on our ramps. The Air Force doesn't have the authority to retire them, so they sit on our ramps where they still cost us $100,000 per aircraft per year,

  • Fruit of Your Generosity

    I love the holiday season. Despite of the all-out commercial assault, the department store isles crowded with shoppers and parking lots jammed to capacity, I love the music, decorations and the anticipation that the season brings. As a Christian Airman, I certainly bask in the spiritual significance that Advent and Christmas has for me and my
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