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  • Depot modifies MC-130, returns it two months ahead of schedule

    An MC-130 H Combat Talon II returned to its mission at Hurlburt Field, Fla., in mid-June 53 days ahead of schedule and equipped with a new center wing box. Not only did the aircraft receive the center wing box replacement, it also received program depot maintenance before being sent home to Hurlbert

  • Gen. Close assumes command of Ogden Air Logistics Center

    Brig. Gen. Kathleen Close (middle) accepts command of Ogden Air Logistics Center from the officiating officer, Lt. Gen. Terry Gabreski, Air Force Materiel Command vice commander, during a change of command ceremony here June 19. General Close will oversee an organization whose mission includes depot

  • Air Force presents pro cycling event

    The inaugural Crystal City Classic cycling event presented by the Air Force June 16 is an effort to build an Air Force signature sports event in the Washington, D.C., area. The idea for the Air Force to sponsor a cycling event began last year after the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bike Ride

  • Arnold AFB brings home DOD environmental award

    The 704th Civil Engineer Squadron's environmental flight has earned the 2006 Secretary of Defense Natural Resources Management Award in the large installation category. The award recognizes excellence in managing natural resources to support the military mission and stewardship mission goals of the

  • Mountain Home awarded $1 million for Air Force excellence

    Air Force leaders honored Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, with the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence at a ceremony May 3 in the Pentagon. The annual award recognizes the Air Force base that stands out among all others in a variety of categories. Mountain Home AFB,