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Happy Holidays from Gen Van Ovost
By Gen Van Ovost
The holiday season offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and be grateful for the blessings of family, friends, and purpose.
It Is Good to Be Home!
By CMSGT BRIAN P. KRUZELNICK, AMC COMMAND CHIEF
As my family and I rolled through the gate at Scott Air Force Base, IL, on Aug. 1, 2020, the first thought that crossed my mind was, It is good to be home!
AMC Welcomes New Deputy Commander
By Staff Writer
Lt Gen Brian S. Robinson is the Deputy Commander of Air Mobility Command (AMC), Scott Air Force Base, IL.
18th Air Force Changes Command
By 18TH AIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Maj Gen Kenneth T. Bibb, Jr., took command of 18th Air Force during a change of command ceremony Aug. 18, 2020, at Scott Air Force Base, IL.
U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center Welcomes New Commander
By MAJ GEORGE TOBIAS, U.S. AIR FORCE EXPEDITIONARY CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Leadership of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center was officially passed to its newest commander, Maj Gen Mark Camerer, on Sept. 23, 2020.
Checklist Discipline: Preventing Little Mistakes from Becoming Big Ones A Review of ASAP #14266
By MR. JAMES BUSBEA, C-5M MFOQA FLIGHT DATA ANALYST
Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) #14266 documents an engine flameout and the subsequent “hot start” that was induced by an interruption in the engine shutdown checklist.
Airlift Tanker Association Virtual Convention: Connecting Mobility Warriors in the Digital Age
By MS. KIM KNIGHT, STAFF WRITER
The 2020 Airlift Tanker Association (A/TA) Virtual Convention was held on October 27-29 with the theme “Connecting Mobility Warriors in the Digital Age: Big Data/AI and the Roaring 20s v 2.0.”
Back to Basics: Operating in an Unorthodox Environment
By LT COL ADAM KING, HQ AMC FLIGHT SAFETY
The entire field of aviation is an extremely dynamic operating environment, with an overabundance of complex variables, which in and of itself ensures a high level of complexity.
Retired Air Force Chief of Staff Gen Ronald Fogleman Talks About Life and Leadership
By MS. KIM KNIGHT, STAFF WRITER
“When I was in high school, I got into a little bit of trouble and ended up in a situation where I had to report [to authorities]. In rural Appalachia, we didn’t have a probation officer, so I had to report to the district attorney …
A Civil Unrest Personal Safety Checklist
By MS. LAUREN SCHATZ, STAFF WRITER
Civil unrest can happen anywhere. Regardless of stances on civil unrest, most people can agree on the importance of personal safety when navigating precarious situations.
Preparing For Winter Weather Like a Pro
By Staff Writer
Preparation is a crucial component of safety.
Air Distribution Enterprise Next Modernizes Aerial Port Operations
By MS. KIM KNIGHT, STAFF WRITER
What is Air Distribution Enterprise Next (ADEN)?