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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.

628th MSG welcomes new commander
July 3, 2017 — Col. Rockie Wilson, right, incoming 628th Mission Support Group commander, takes command during a ceremony officiated here by Col. Robert Lyman, left, former 628th Air Base Wing commander, June 30, 2017. Wilson took command from Col. Richard Mathews, outgoing 628th MSG commander. MORE

Col. Rockie Wilson, right, incoming 628th Mission Support Group commander, takes command during a ceremony officiated here by Col. Robert Lyman, left, former 628th Air Base Wing commander, June 30, 2017. Wilson took command from Col. Richard Mathews, outgoing 628th MSG commander.

70th Anniversary of the AF: Honoring our Heroes
July 2, 2017 — Editors Note: This album is one of several products being shared in 2017 by the Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Office in honor of the 70th Anniversary of the Air Force and those who selflessly have and continue to serve our nation.Capt. Kevin Summerbell, 15th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, stands in front of the entrance to a C-17... MORE

Editors Note: This album is one of several products being shared in 2017 by the Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Office in honor of the 70th Anniversary of the Air Force and those who selflessly have and continue to serve our nation.

Capt. Kevin Summerbell, 15th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, stands in front of the entrance to a C-17 Globemaster III on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston April 4, 2017. Summerbell was enlisted in the Army as an infantryman prior to commissioning in the Air Force. He deployed to Iraq twice during his time in the Army and received a Purple Heart for his wounds and courage on the battlefield. Summerbell earned his bachelor’s degree, attended ROTC and completed flight school, then became a C-17 pilot at the 437th AW.

EOD trains to maintain readiness
July 2, 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