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Aerial porters participate in forklift driving course
July 26, 2011 — Mobility Airmen tested their speed, precision and teamwork skills while driving a forklift through an obstacle course, July 25 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The 10K forklift obstacle course was laid out with more than 20 three-foot orange cones and a pallet next to a pallet stacker."The 10K forklift driving course is designed to evaluate how... MORE

An Airman signals ?all clear? to an umpire during a forklift driving course, July, 25, 2011, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

Team Charleston departs for Rodeo on a black letter aircraft
July 25, 2011 — When competing against the best, you want the best crew and the best equipment possible. As Team Charleston's Rodeo 2011 team gathered for a short departure ceremony in Nose Dock One at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, June 22, a C-17 Globemaster III sat on the flight line, waiting to fly the team to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., for the start... MORE

Airmen from the 437th Maintenance Group proudly display their "black letter initial" discrepency report July 22, shortly before the C-17 they worked on departed for Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wa., for the Air Mobility Command Rodeo 2011. U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Nicole)

Mowing safety
July 25, 2011 — Mowing the yard is a peaceful task for some and a necessary evil for others. Although infrequent, lawn mowing injuries are normally severe when they do occur. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are an average 70,000 lawn mower injuries treated at emergency rooms each year. Herb Willcutt, professor and agricultural... MORE

This week in Air Force history – July 30
July 25, 2011 — July 24, 1970 - The C-5A Galaxy flew its first flight from the U.S. to Europe, from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., to Dover AFB, Del. to Rhein-Main Air Base, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, and Torrejon AB, Spain.July 25, 1983 - Military Airlift Command operated 29 C-141 missions to move 397 tons of equipment from the U.S. and Europe to Chad... MORE

This week in Navy history – July 30
July 25, 2011 — July 24, 1944 - Following 43 days of naval gunfire and air bombardment, a Naval Task Force landed Marines on the island of Tinian.July 25, 1934 - The first President to visit Hawaii, Franklin D. Roosevelt, reached Hilo on board USS Houston.July 26, 1954 - Three aircraft from USS Philippine Sea (CVA-47) shot down two Chinese fighters that fired on... MORE

Opening ceremonies done, Team Charleston ready for Rodeo 2011
July 24, 2011 — More than 30 Airmen from Joint Base Charleston witness the opening ceremony of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, July 24, 2011, on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Approximately 150 teams and 3,000 people from across the Air Force, Air Force Reserve and allied nations are participating in a five-day air mobility competition focusing on improving our... MORE

Airmen from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., stand at ease during the Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 opening ceremony, July 24, 2011, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 is a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world.
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

Team Charleston's Rodeo Team is ready to compete in Rodeo 2011
July 21, 2011 — More than 30 Airmen from the 437th Airlift Wing and 628th Air Base Wing departed today for Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., to participate in Rodeo 2011, Air Mobility Command's premier mobility competition. They left amid cheers following a send-off ceremony attended by co-workers, family members and local community leaders.Rodeo 2011 is scheduled... MORE

More than 30 Airmen from the 437th Airlift Wing and 628th Air Base wing
departed July 22 for Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., to participate in
Rodeo 2011. Charleston's Rodeo Team members have been preparing for this
competition for several months and will compete alongside more than 150
teams and 3,000 people from the Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air
National Guard, as well as 35 allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff
Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

Scholarship awarded to local teen
July 20, 2011 — MORE

Cmdr. Charles Phillip and Larry Jackson present Bobby O’Brien with a plaque for being one of the winners of the Scholarships for Military Children July 20 at the Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station commissary. The scholarship, provided by the Defense Commissary Agency, Fisher House Foundation and S & K Sales is awarded on the basis of meritorious achievement in academic studies, citizenship, school and community activities, leadership and a 500 word essay. The Scholarships for Military Children program provides needed educational opportunities to the children of military families. Phillip is the 628th Mission Support Group executive officer. Jackson is from S & K sales. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

Circuit training prepares Airmen for ORI
July 20, 2011 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Leah Farias practices inserting a nasopharyngeal tube during the Self Aid Buddy Care portion of the circuit training July 19 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron hosts the circuit training which includes Self Aid Buddy Care, small arms training and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives training. The circuit training is designed to prepare Airmen for the upcoming Operational Readiness Exercise.Farias is a loadmaster assigned to the 17th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Charleston Airmen advance
July 20, 2011 — Congratulations to the following Airmen who have been selected for promotion in August.To Airman: 437th Maintenance Squadron: Timothy McCormick, John Snyder 437th Operations Group: Ian Glaves437th Operations Support Squadron: Meghan WendelTo Airman 1st Class:437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Devin Lorenzi, Brady Novian, Maxwell St GermainTo... MORE