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Civic leaders take road trip to understanding

Seventeen representatives from German federal, state and local governments were escorted to the U.S. May 9 through 13, by Lt. Gen. Stephen P. Mueller, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe vice commander, for an insider’s look at how Ramstein and Spangdahlem … Continue reading

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Cheaper, closer airdrops in Afghanistan

C-130 aircrews in Afghanistan have begun executing “low-cost, low-altitude” airdrops to smaller, more mobile units on the ground. The new bundles weigh between 80 and 500 pounds and are released lower to the ground, attached to disposable parachutes. The new … Continue reading

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Final tanker RFP retains much of draft language

Senior defense officials told lawmakers Wednesday they will keep the scheme proposed in September to evaluate industry bids for a 179-plane, $35 billion aerial tanker contract, while adding that they have made hundreds of changes to the requirements and contract … Continue reading

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Flight simulators help AMC to ‘maximize value, minimize waste’

In Air Mobility Command, the use of flight simulators as an Air Force Smart Operation for the 21st Century effort is helping significantly reduce costs, maximize training and make more aircraft available for operational missions. Through AFSO 21, initiatives provide … Continue reading

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AMC simulator linking initiative making pilot training better

Air Mobility Command is not only training its pilots, it’s doing it better. The command is linking its aircraft training simulators through numerous bases to make a good flight crew an even better flight crew. This simulator linking initiative is … Continue reading

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AMC office seeks to solve problems in 8 steps

In life, it can take as many as eight steps to solve a problem. However, according to the Air Force’s Smart Operations for the 21st Century program, eight steps to solve any problem is all it should take. “The eight-step … Continue reading

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AMC office seeks to solve problems in 8 steps

In life, it can take as many as eight steps to solve a problem. However, according to the Air Force’s Smart Operations for the 21st Century program, eight steps to solve any problem is all it should take. “The eight-step … Continue reading

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