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Photo: Fleet maintenance from afar
July 27, 2010 — Tech. Sgt. Allen Minner works to remove a protective covering during preventive maintenance on a Charleston C-17 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia July 11, 2010. MORE

Tech. Sgt. Allen Minner works to remove a protective covering during preventive maintenance on a Charleston C-17 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia July 11, 2010. Sergeant Minner is currently deployed with the 8th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. He is an electrical and environmental craftsman with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

AMC in the fight: New C-5 'flexes muscles' supporting surge
July 26, 2010 — During a recent operation in support of the nation's 30,000 troop plus-up in Afghanistan, Air Mobility Command's newest C-5 airlifter got a chance to flex its M-model muscles.And according to those closest to the operation, the results were impressive.Dubbed the C-5M Super Galaxy, the newest C-5 to join the AMC fleet boasts upgraded engines and... MORE

Dubbed the C-5M Super Galaxy, the newest C-5 to join the Air Force fleet boasts upgraded engines and avionics, enhanced communications, navigation and safety systems, and improved reliability rates. (Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin)

Spouse jobs program to relaunch in October
July 26, 2010 — The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts program will resume Oct. 25, but with some significant changes to the popular spouse employment program, a defense official announced July 20.Changes include a reduction in the amount of financial aid, a change in the population eligible to receive that aid -- from all military spouses to just spouses... MORE

No more C-17s, DOD officials tell Congress
July 14, 2010 — The military has more than enough large transport planes, and the appropriation of any more in the next budget year will force some into premature retirement, Defense Department officials told a congressional panel July 13. "We have enough C-17s," said Mike McCord, the principal deputy undersecretary of defense (comptroller). "Money spent on things... MORE

A C-17 Globemaster III from the 14th Airlift Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., banks over the Arthur J. Ravenel Bridge in Charleston, S.C., during a training mission on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Russell E. Cooley IV)

Aviation fuel savings: AMC leading the charge
June 29, 2010 — Air Mobility Command has the largest fleet of the biggest airframes in the Air Force and they are the Department of Defense's largest aviation fuel customer consuming 28 percent of DODs energy use, but AMC is leading the charge in making energy a consideration in everything they do.During the third annual Air Force Energy Forum in May... MORE

Air Mobility Command has the largest fleet of the biggest airframes in the Air Force and they are the Department of Defense's largest aviation fuel customer consuming 28 percent of DODs aviation fuel use, but AMC is leading the charge in making energy a consideration in everything they do.

Air Force officials ban use and possession of spice, mood-altering substances
June 22, 2010 — Air Force officials issued guidance banning the knowing use and possession of any substance, other than alcohol or tobacco, that is ingested to alter mood or function. On June 8, the Air Force published an Air Force guidance memorandum revising Air Force Instruction 44-121, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program, said Lt. Col... MORE

Air Force officials ban mood-altering substances (U.S. Air Force illustration)

Responsibility leads to a safer future down the road
June 16, 2010 — During Year of the Air Force Family, an emphasis has been placed on celebrating, communicating and educating each other, not just within our immediate family, but in our military family as well.Keeping each other safe, looking out for one another and making smart decisions has been a strong emphasis during this campaign. It all boils down to being... MORE

SPAWAR reaches milestones: 25,000 vehicles, 5,000 M-ATVs integrated
June 9, 2010 — Underscoring two milestones, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen recognized Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic employees during a ceremony at Naval Weapons Station Charleston for their recent achievements June 3.Significant accomplishments commended by the chairman included the electronic systems vehicle... MORE

Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses audience members at a ceremony celebrating the completion of 25,000 electronic systems vehicle integrations at Naval Weapons Station Charleston, S.C., June 3, 2010. (DoD photo/Mass Communication Specialist Chad J. McNeeley)

Surge demands increased efforts from 437 APS
May 25, 2010 — As the surge in Afghanistan continues, so does the increasing operations tempo for many squadrons here at Joint Base Charleston. Among these is the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, who, despite the increase in pace, continues to carry out this vital day-to-day mission.Within the first five months of this year, the 437 APS, or Charleston Port Dawgs as... MORE

Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Daniel Hauprich
April 27, 2010 — Staff Sgt. Daniel Hauprich is a member of the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston for three years.He is currently deployed to the Middle East, where he is assigned to the 532nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron.In his deployed unit, Sergeant Hauprich is the assistant noncommissioned officer in... MORE

Staff Sgt. Daniel Hauprich, 532nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron assistant noncommissioned officer in charge of material handling maintenance (Courtesy photo)