July 9, 2009 When duty calls My thoughts this week have been with the 4,000 Marines in the Helmand province of Afghanistan, who are there in an operation to stabilize that area, which is a key region in upcoming elections and a center of Taliban activity. Their job is to restore Afghan governmental services and protect citizens
July 1, 2009 Fourth of July message: Stay Vigilant! With the 233rd birthday of our great nation's independence rapidly approaching, we prepare to celebrate our freedom with family and friends. Since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we have been vigilant in defending our ideals of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Air Mobility
July 1, 2009 Hail and farewell to communications group leaders Just under two years ago, on a warm day in July, Team Scott welcomed Col. Curt Pointkowsky and his family, and extended the challenge to command one of the most demanding communications groups in Air Mobility Command in one of the most complex wings across the Air Force. Under his command, members
June 24, 2009 Match Up benefits the base Two weeks ago, Air Mobility Command's Match Up program started and, as of this week, Team Scott is ranked number six amongst its 12 wings. Sometimes being in the middle isn't a bad thing but this isn't one of those occasions. Match Up's Base Race allows all AMC bases to compete for monetary prizes
June 24, 2009 Commanders share in the good and bad Having just moved into his new office, a brand new Colonel was sitting at his desk when an Airman knocked on the door. Conscious of his new position, the Colonel quickly picked up the phone, told the Airman to enter, and then said into the phone, "Yes, General, I'll be seeing him this afternoon and
June 17, 2009 Air Force heritage: more than a textbook history lesson As Americans, we learn about the history of the United States beginning in grade school. Even when we join the military, we study military history in basic training, commissioning programs and in our personal professional development. With all that time and effort, many people never fully obtain an
June 17, 2009 The happiest place You've seen the commercials after most major sport events ... the ones where they ask the winners what they're going to do now, to which they reply - I'm going to Disney World! And why not? They've made a successful business out of something pretty simple - happiness. That happiness comes from
June 10, 2009 Hail & Farewell: Ops group changes command Just under two years ago, we welcomed Col. Curt Connell to one of the finest wings in the Air Force with the challenge to lead a very demanding operations group within Air Mobility Command. Under his leadership, the 375th Operations Group provided world-class aeromedical evacuation and executive
June 10, 2009 Resolve to be a better leader This year I experienced a Memorial Day Weekend like no other. As the Force Support Squadron commander, I provided logistical support to the families of two fallen heroes. A weekend like that makes you appreciate what is important in life and what one's priorities should be. I came to work that
June 3, 2009 A summer of change: hail & farewell This summer marks a season of change for the 375th Airlift Wing as we say goodbye to three outstanding group commanders who led the way through some challenging times these past few years and say hello to new leaders who will continue the mission of Enabling Combat Power. One change of command