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  • C-130 Maintainers keep the "Herc" Fit for Flight

    Every day, thousands of coalition service members operating in Afghanistan rely on the C-130 Hercules to enable their operations; to meet this requirement, the men and women who operate this venerable tactical airlift workhorse rely on a team of maintainers who keep the "Hercs" ready to fly.

  • Around the world in 80 beats per minute

    Consistent quality is always a priority when it comes to medical care. Successful innovations and greater efficiency can send a hospital's credibility and patient reviews to new heights. And medical emergencies in the military community can be more complicated than a civilian emergency due to the

  • AMC commander visits BAF Airmen; shows appreciation

    Gen. Raymond Johns Jr., AMC Command commander, came to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 12, 2012. He met with key leaders discuss the future of airlift missions out of Bagram and ask Airmen for their input.Johns spoke with Airmen about their missions and asked Airmen if he could do for them to

  • Emergency responders keep readiness high

    Training is a normal part of life for any Airman. But when deployed, that training can feel more like a dress rehearsal. Members of 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Emergency Management were counting on that when they planned a recent exercise to test emergency responders.The exercise simulated the

  • Fort Smith ANG Airmen Head Home

    Redeployment can be an emotional experience; a time for reflection and adjustment. For some Arkansas Air National Guard Airmen from Fort Smith Ark., it's also a family affair.Arkansas National Guard A-10 Thunderbolt II aircrews and maintainers began their journey home this week after successfully

  • Bagram Aeromedical Evac Team Christens New Improved Home

    In battlefield medicine, the difference between life and death can be measured in seconds. Medical crews from the 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron face this challenge daily while transporting wounded warriors from the field to higher medical care.Fortunately, the 455th EAES has a