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315 AW celebrates 70 years of airpower in the U.K.
July 18, 2017 — A combined Reserve crew from all three 315 AW flying squadrons took part in the three-day Royal International Air Tattoo in Fairford, U.K. this weekend. The theme for this year’s airshow celebrates the 70th anniversary of the United States Air Force and its partnership with the Royal Air Force. “The U.S. and U.K. have a long history of working together and this show was just another example of that,” said Lt. Col. Craig Bartosh, aircraft commander for the mission and Airlift Squadron pilot. ... MORE

A C-17 Globemaster III sits on the ramp at the Royal International Air Tattoo in Fairford, U.K. A crew from the 315th Airlift Wing participated in the three-day airshow. The airshow celebrated the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj. Wayne Capps)

Swinging from one branch to another
July 17, 2017 — Everyone’s been asked, “Why did you join the Air Force?” More often than not, Airmen will have a story as unique as their fingerprint as to why they joined... MORE

Staff Sgt. Eric Jones, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal technician, waits for his team during a training exercise at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 27, 2017. Jones joined the Air Force as an EOD technician after serving as a mechanic and infantryman in the U.S. Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Sullivan)

First NSA Charleston Sailor Selected for MAP promotion
July 14, 2017 — A Naval Support Activity Charleston Sailor was selected for promotion through the Meritorious Advancement Program at Naval Activity Charleston June 27.Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Roberts 628th Security Forces Squadron Flight Chief was selected for advancement through the Navy’s MAP. MAP is one way the Navy advances exceptional Sailors; by... MORE

Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Roberts 628th Security Forces Flight Chief advances through the Navy’s Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP), by Navy Capt. Robert Hudson, Naval Support Activity Charleston, commander. MAP authorizes Commanding Officers (COs) to advance eligible personnel in paygrades E3, E4, and E5 to the next higher pay grade. The program is intended to give COs and the command triad the opportunity to recognize their best Sailors by advancing them when they are ready for the next level of responsibility.

U.S. and coalition partners demonstrate global defense capabilities
July 14, 2017 — Four U.S. Air Force and two Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs loaded with 306 American and Canadian paratroopers tookoff from Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska to Shoalwater Bay, Australia for biennial training exercise, Talisman Saber July 13, 2017... MORE

A U.S. Army airborne jumpmaster from the 4th Brigade 25th Infantry division signals "one minute" to drop while he looks out of the open troop door on a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., July 12, 2017 waiting to airdrop in support of Exercise Talisman Saber 2017. The purpose of TS17 is to improve U.S.-Australian combat readiness, increase interoperability, maximize combined training opportunities and conduct maritime prepositioning and logistics operations in the Pacific. TS17 also demonstrates U.S. commitment to its key ally and the overarching security framework in the Indo Asian Pacific region.

Commander's call questions and answers
July 12, 2017 — The following are the questions raised during the 628th Air Base Wing Commander’s Call June, 2017 here with the subsequent answers provided:Q: Will there be more RV/Storage spaces added? Also, why do personnel that live on base do not have priority to store their RV/boats. Why not treated like Space A?A: A FY18 project for adding an additional 100... MORE

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)

Joint Base Charleston welcomes new 628th ABW, installation commander
July 6, 2017 — Col. Jeffrey Nelson, former 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, took command of the 628th Air Base Wing and Joint Base Charleston during a change of command ceremony at Nose Dock 2 here, July 6, 2017... MORE

Col. Jeffrey Nelson, right, incoming 628th Air Base Wing and Joint Base Charleston commander, assumed command from Maj. Gen. Christopher Bence, left, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, at Nose Dock 2 here, July 6. Nelson accepted command from Col. Robert Lyman, outgoing 628th ABW and Joint Base Charleston commander.

New Air Force health mobile app available for patients
July 6, 2017 — The Air Force Medical Service has launched a new mobile app to connect Airmen and patients to news and information about the AFMS. The new app is a mobile version of the AFMS website, and lets users customize their experience based on the Air Force military treatment facility (MTF) they use. This way, patients can get information about clinic... MORE

The Air Force Medical Service is launching a mobile app that will let users access the news and information available on the AFMS website right from their smartphones.

ALS class 17-E graduates
July 6, 2017 — Master Chief Petty Officer Asa Worcester, left, 628th Air Base Wing command master chief, Col. Robert Lyman, second from left, former 628th ABW commander, Col. Patrick Winstead, third from left, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, second from right, 628th ABW command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Darrell Amoruso, right,... MORE

Master Chief Petty Officer Asa Worcester, left, Joint Base Charleston command master chief, Col. Robert Lyman, second from left, Joint Base Charleston wing commander, Col. Patrick Winstead, third from left, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, second from right, Joint Base Charleston command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Darrell Amoruso, right, 437th Airlift Wing acting command chief, congratulate Senior Airman Zachary Pforr, middle, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron member, for earning the John L. Levitow Award during the class 17-E Airman Leadership School Graduation at the Charleston Club here June 29, 2017. The John L. Levitow Award is awarded to a single graduate for every Enlisted Professional Military Education course for demonstrating excellence both as a leader and scholar.

EOD trains to maintain readiness
July 6, 2017 — Senior Airman Dylan Babb, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, dons a gas mask during training, June 28, 2017. EOD here trained over the course of a week to ensure they are retaining knowledge and can efficiently use their skillsets in real world situations. MORE

Senior Airman Dylan Babb, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, dons a gas mask during training, June 28, 2017. EOD here trained over the course of a week to ensure they are retaining knowledge and can efficiently use their skillsets in real world situations.