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701 AS Reservists make history in U.K.
July 10, 2017 — Citizen Airmen from the 701st Airlift Squadron set the bar high by flying the first C-17 low-level pass through the “Mach Loop” and captured another win for their static display at the Yeovilton International Air Day at Royal Naval Air Station, U.K. Friday and Saturday. This was the third year for the Reservists to attend the air show and it provided them an opportunity to train several pilots and crew on the task of flying their C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at low altitudes in what is known as the Mach-Loop. The Mach-Loop derives its namesake from the town that is situated at the circuit’s southernmost point, Machynlleth, Wales... MORE

Citizen Airmen from the 701st Airlift Squadron made history by flying the first C-17 Globemaster III low-level pass through the “Mach Loop” in Wales, U.K. (Courtesy Photo by Paul Williams)

SC AFA names Charleston Reservist best in state
April 26, 2017 — The South Carolina Chapter of the Air Force Association selected a 315th Airlift Wing aircraft maintainer as their 2017 South Carolina Air Force Person of the Yea.r Tech. Sgt. Jason Colon, 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, competed with representatives from South Carolina’s three Air Force & Air National Guard bases... MORE

(From left) Retired Air Force Reserve Brig. Gen. Thomas Carter, AFA member and guest speaker for the Air Force Association South Carolina State Convention, Tech. Sgt. Jason Colon, 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and AFA 2017 South Carolina Air Force Person of the Year, and retired Senior Master Sgt. Linda Sturgeon, SC AFA State president. (Courtesy photo)

Wings of Blue train, jump with Turtles
April 4, 2017 — Citizen Airmen from the 701st Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina took to the sky in a C-17 Globemaster III over the Arizona desert early Saturday morning for mission critical training with the U.S. Air Force’s Wings of Blue parachute team... MORE

Members from the Wings of Blue and Wings of Green parachute team, depart a Charleston-based C-17 aircraft during their Spring Break training exercise over the Arizona desert. Citizen Airmen from the 701st Airlift Squadron conducted airdrop training with the Wings of Blue, the U.S. Air Force's parachute team, April 1, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Bobby Pilch)

C-17 pilot retires after more than 35 years of service
February 13, 2017 — The oldest C-17 pilot in the Air Force retires, whose departure marks the end of a legendary career. With more than 35 years of dedicated service, Lt. Col. Rick Davis, 317th Airlift Squadron aircraft operations officer, retired following an official ceremony Feb. 12, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina... MORE

(From left) Former 315th Airlift Wing Vice Commander, Maj. Gen. Michael Kim, mobilization assistant to the Air Force Reserve Command commander, officiated over Lt. Col. Rick Davis', 317 Airlift Squadron, with a retirement certificate during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C Feb. 12. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tom Brading)

Comedian Dave Chappelle visits Joint Base Charleston
February 3, 2017 — Actor/comedian Dave Chappelle took time out of his busy schedule to visit troops at Joint Base Charleston Thursday while he was in Charleston for his stand-up comedy tour... MORE

Actor/comedian Dave Chappelle tells a few jokes and thanks military members at the Charleston Club at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Feb. 2 Chappelle was in town for his stand-up comedy show when he made the visit to see service members and federal civilians at the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tom Brading)

816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron answers the call in the Middle East
January 30, 2017 — The 816th EAS, based at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, is vital to the Air Force’s efforts to combat terrorism in the Middle East. Those efforts range from Syria and Iraq to Afghanistan... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany Bean, a pilot with the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, goes through preflight checks before taking off at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 23, 2016. Bean pilots C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, which have the ability to rapidly project and sustain an effective combat force close to a potential combat area. In 2016, the squadron flew more than 2,400 missions, moving nearly 102,000 tons of cargo and almost 120,000 passengers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Miles Wilson)

New equipment could save AMC millions
January 4, 2017 — An operational evaluation of new synthetic tiedowns and winch cables for the C-17 Globemaster III took place here Nov. 28 and 29. Tiedowns are ropes, cords, straps or chains that secure items during airlift operations. Winch cables help adjust the tension on tiedowns, securing the load.These prototypes were designed to help reduce aircraft gross... MORE

A High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle was tied down with both the existing tiedowns and new synthetic tiedowns to conduct a side by side demonstration during an operational evaluation on Joint Base Charleston, Nov. 28 and 29. The evaluation was a culmination of an Air Force Research Labs, Advanced Power Technology Office, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, initiative to reduce aircraft weight by almost 1,000 pounds for better fuel efficiency.

Yankees outfielder hosts potluck for 15th AS
November 29, 2016 — Brett Gardner, New York Yankees outfielder, right, and his wife, Jessica, left, sit in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, Nov. 21, 2016. Gardner, a Charleston native, visited the 15th Airlift Squadron during his off-season spending time with local military members to thank them for their service... MORE

Brett Gardner, New York Yankees outfielder, right, and his wife, Jessica, left, sit in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, Nov. 21, 2016. Gardner is a Charleston native who lives here during his off-season from baseball. Gardner visited Joint Base Charleston to boost morale and offer thanks to military men and women who are serving. Gardner and his wife toured a C-17 Globemaster III and provided lunch for the squadron.

437th Airlift Wing evacuates C-17s
October 6, 2016 — A maintainer with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals out a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III as it is evacuated to Fort Campbell, Ky., on Oct. 6, 2016, so they can continue their mission of rapid global mobility during Hurricane Matthew. Due to Hurricane Matthew, a Limited Evacuation Order of South Carolina Hurricane... MORE

A maintainer with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals out a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III as it is evacuated to Fort Campbell, Ky., on Oct. 6, 2016, so they can continue their mission of rapid global mobility during Hurricane Matthew. Due to Hurricane Matthew, a Limited Evacuation Order of South Carolina Hurricane Evacuation Zones was issued by the Commander, Joint Base Charleston. All Joint Base personnel are expected to evacuate the area and will return once damage has been assessed and it’s safe to return.