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  • From the AMC commander: A message to Mobility Airmen

    As we look toward the Labor Day holiday and the end of the active summer months, I want to take a moment and tell you how very proud I am of the work you are doing here at home and around the world.Each of you is making a difference in our world every day. Whether you're supporting the mission from

  • Antiterrorism & Force Protection: Everybody’s business

    Antiterrorism and Force Protection is not just for Security Forces anymore. It is the responsibility of every member assigned to an installation.It wasn't long ago when the safety of the base and the security of the flight line was the sole responsibility of the Security Forces Squadron, but with

  • TRICARE Coverage for College Students

    Now that your children are going to college, if you're like most of us, you've got some new houseguests to take their place: pride and paranoia. What if something happens to them while they're hundreds--or even thousands--of miles away? Who is looking after their health?The good news is, whether

  • It Takes Strength . . . To Quit

    There are more than 1,000 people who die every day in the U.S. And these people could have prevented their deaths.That's because those 1,000 people died from tobacco-caused diseases, the leading reason for preventable death in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association. The key here is

  • Five TRICARE tips to tame travel trouble

    Whether you're leaving on vacation or changing duty stations, TRICARE is here to keep you medically covered. Take a few steps now to help make sure your coverage remains constant during your travels.Keep DEERS UpdatedNo matter which TRICARE program you use, your Defense Enrollment Eligibility

  • Stress on Your Schedule?

    Military families can seem to eat, sleep and breathe stress. Some days, it can just feel like...oh, hold on a second.Hello? Air conditioning's going to break at 10 p.m.? On a Saturday? That doesn't work for me at all. How about at 8 in the morning on a Tuesday? Oh, hold on- I have to take this other

  • AMC commander announces Command Wingman Safety Stand Down

    To all AMC Airmen,First, let me say how proud I am of you and for all your contributions to our nation and this Command. Every member of the AMC family is vitally important to our team and to the success of our mission. Unfortunately, we have recently lost many of our teammates due to an alarming

  • Barbecue safety tips from GFAFB Fire Department

    Now that the sun is out and the grass is green, it is a sure sign that spring is here. Since you just tested your smoke detector and practiced your home escape plan, it is time to get your grill ready. You did test your smoke detector, didn't you?Before you light it, give your grill a good spring

  • Wing CC thanks Airmen for commitment to safety

    Warriors of the North,I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for your hard work and commitment to safety over the past few months. I am absolutely thrilled to note that there have been no DUIs in this wing for more than 90 days. This is completely due to the effort you all put in as

  • AMC Airmen are Outstanding

    Please join me in congratulating our Air Mobility Command Outstanding Airmen of the Year and First Sergeant of the Year. These Airmen have done an incredible job serving our nation, and I'm inspired by their selfless, behind the scenes efforts that support our mission on a daily basis. It takes a