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Hindsight in 2020

By Ms. Allie Brown, HQ AMC Occupational Safety

Did you ever look back and think your last decision might have been a mistake? Maybe it was the time you decided to do something and the hairs on the back of your neck stood up

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AIR MOBILITY COMMAND WELL DONE AWARD Presented to MSgt TERRY J. WALL, JR. and SSgt JAMES M. ZORN

By Staff

The Air Mobility Command Well Done Award is presented to MSgt Terry J. Wall, Jr. and SSgt James M. Zorn of the 317th Maintenance Squadron, 317th Maintenance Group, 317th Airlift Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, TX, for their actions on August 28, 2019.

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43d Air Mobility Squadron, Pope Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, NC: Willing, Able, Ready

By Ms. Kathy Alward, Staff Writer

The 43d Air Mobility Operations Group (AMOG) at Pope Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, NC, was recently recognized by Gen Maryanne Miller, Commander of the Air Mobility Command, for its work with the recent United States Immediate Response Force (IRF) deployment to the Middle East

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Risk to Military Aircraft Decreases as BASH Plans to Increase Overseas Locations

By Ms. Kathy Alward, Staff Writer

The U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT) continues to progressively move forward to decrease the risk to military aircraft by managing wildlife on airfields through the Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program

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An Honorary Commander Fosters Community Relationships at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ

By Ms. Betty Nylund Barr, Staff Writer

Without a doubt, Barb Borowiec understands the importance of motorcycle riders attending safety classes. At her Harley-Davidson, Inc. dealership near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL)

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COVID-19 Coronavirus and United States Air Force Precautions

By Ms. Kathy Alward, Staff Writer

On Saturday, March 14, 2020, the United States Air Force (USAF) and U.S. Space Force (USSF) responded to the National Emergency Declaration based on the recent outbreak of coronavirus.

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Full Spectrum Readiness: Aeromedical Evacuation

By Ms. Betty Nylund Barr, Staff Writer

In a previous issue of The Mobility Forum, we examined Full Spectrum Readiness as it applies to airlift operations. In this issue, we will delve into Full Spectrum Readiness as it affects aeromedical evacuation (AE).

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ENIGMA CODE: Innovation that Saved 14 Million Lives

By Ms. Kim Knight, Staff Writer

Imagine … the strongest military forces on earth are locked in a turbulent world war. In the fierce clash of titans, the darkest side of humanity emerged, resulting in great suffering and the loss of millions of lives

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Rising Above Autopilot

By Ms. Kathy Alward, Staff Writer

Sometimes life can be difficult, so much so that we stop thinking and just automatically keep moving forward, going through the motions of daily life without much thought. We are in such a routine to accomplish our goals

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Five Tips for Home Improvement Safety

By Mr. Matthew Liptak, Staff Writer

Do-it-yourself home improvement projects can be a great way to cut labor costs while improving the value and usefulness of your home as well as potentially learning a new skill

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Prepare for the Worst …

By Ms. Betty Nylund Barr, Staff Writer

We have all been told from an early age to “Be Prepared.” Children in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts know that is the Scout motto. For people in the military, it is just part of life

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MISHAP-FREE FLYING HOUR MILESTONES

By Staff

7,500 HOURS 1 AS, JB Andrews, MD MSgt Joshua P. Erhard 5,000 HOURS 1 AS, JB Andrews, MD Lt Col Barry D. Crosby Lt Col…

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