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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)

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.

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)

Charleston Reservist earns spot at World triathlon championships
June 23, 2017 — Maj. Jamie Turner’s passion is flying jets, both in as a Reservist in the 317th Airlift Squadron flying C-17 Globemaster IIs, and as a FedEx pilot as a civilian. But there is something else she is equally passionate about –competing in triathlons. Turner was among the six athletes selected to represent the United States at the 19th Annual CISM World Military Championship August 2017 in Warendorf, Germany. The competition, sponsored by the Conseil International du Sports Militaire, is held every four years, in the spirit of the Olympics... MORE

When Maj. Jamie Turner is not serving in uniform as a Reservist in the 317th Airlift Squadron flying C-17 Globemaster IIs, or as a FedEx pilot as a civilian, she represents the Air Force in triathlons around the world. Turner was recently selected with a hand full of other athletes to represent the United States at the 19th Annual CISM World Military Championship August 2017 in Warendorf, Germany. The competition, sponsored by the Conseil International du Sports Militaire, is held every four years, in the spirit of the Olympics. (Courtesy Photo)

628 MDOS commander wins prestigious award
June 9, 2017 — Lt. Col. Brian Neese, 628th Medical Operations Squadron commander, was honored with the Federal Health Care Executive Special Achievement Award from the American Hospital Association May 25, 2017... MORE

Col. Brian Neese, 628th Medical Operations Squadron commander, (center) talks with Dr. Joseph Sakran, Medical University of South Carolina assistant professor of surgery, about the progress of the medical personnel at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., on Feb. 17, 2016. The goal was to improve suturing skills. Suturing is a stitch or series of stitches done to secure the edges of a surgical or traumatic wound. The cooperation between the local civilian medical professionals and JB Charleston’s medical team from the 628th Medical Group is expected to continue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)

Studies Highlight Joint Base Charleston’s Economic Impact
May 31, 2017 — Communities across the country with significant industrial, manufacturing, educational, tourist or military footprints periodically will have studies done to determine their economic impact. The state of South Carolina and, more specifically, Joint Base Charleston, are no different. The methodology used by the two studies cited below was the... MORE

21 Charleston C-17s launch in support of Army’s All American Week
May 26, 2017 — The 437th Airlift Wing executed a Large Formation Exercise with 21 C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to complete a joint forcible entry airdrop with the 82nd Airborne Division at Pope Army Air Field, North Carolina, May 25. “On order of our commander in chief, we can deliver the 82nd anywhere in the world at a moment's notice,” said Col. Louis Hansen,... MORE

A formation of C-17 Globemaster IIIs fly over the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in Charleston, S.C., during a Large Formation Exercise, May 25, 2017. The LFE tested the 437th and 315th AW’s abilities to complete a joint forcible entry airdrop with the 82nd Airborne Division from Pope Army Airfield, culminating Exercise Bonny Jack 2017, a three-part mobility exercise.

Air Force selects 2017 triathlon team
May 23, 2017 — The Air Force recently selected the 2017 Air Force Triathlon Team that will represent the service at the 2017 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship June 7-11 at Naval Base Ventura County, California.If nominated at the championship, members will advance to compete at the Conseil International du Sport Militaire World Military Triathlon Championship... MORE

Air Force Sports Triathlon (U.S. Air Force graphic/Gregory Hand)

The Kindness Diaries author visits JB Charleston
May 12, 2017 — Author of The Kindness Diaries and TV personality, Leon Logothetis, travels the world spreading his message of kindness and the power of human connection. His most recent stop was at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 4-5, 2017.Logothetis sees his message complementing what the Air Force and the 437th Airlift Wing do on a daily basis.“The Air Force... MORE

Leon Logothetis, TV personality and author of The Kindness Diaries, rides in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III during his visit to Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 5, 2017. Logothetis flew with the 14th Airlift Squadron to receive a firsthand look at the mission of the 437th Airlift Wing and Air Mobility Command.

4th CTCS Reservists win big in media contest
May 2, 2017 — Two Reservists with the 4th Combat Camera Squadron at Joint Base Charleston recently earned top honors in the 2016 Air Force Media Contest as well as third place honors in the Department of Defense level competition... MORE

U.S. Marines watch for enemy activity during an urban clear exercise as part of Integrated Training Exercise 2-16 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 11, 2016. MCAGCC conducts relevant live-fire combined arms, urban operations, and joint/coalition level integration training that promote operational forces' readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven A. Ortiz)