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This week in Air Force History
April 12, 2011 — April 10, 1975 - The B-1 Lancer aircraft attained supersonic flight speed for the first time.April 11, 1970 - U. S. Air Force Southern Command personnel and aircraft began operations to assist thousands of flood victims in Costa Rica and Panama.April 12, 1988 - The first F-16C/D Fighting Falcon was delivered to Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.April 13,... MORE

Air Expo Demo Teams visit local community
April 11, 2011 — Members from two Air Combat Command demonstration teams visited a local school and hospital shortly after arriving at Joint Base Charleston April 7 for Air Expo 2011. The Air Force's F-15E and A-10 demonstration teams used their free time to visit students and patients in order to talk about current air power and the expo.Hours after landing on JB... MORE

A student at Berkeley High School in Charleston, S.C., asks members of the F-15E Demonstration Team questions about their flying equipment during the team’s visit into the local community April 7. The demo team represented the Air Force as they gave a presentation about equipment used and training received to help secure the Air Force’s air superiority. The demo team also participated in the 2011 Air Expo at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 9. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

Air Expo 2011 draws nearly 80,000
April 11, 2011 — Nearly 80,000 people attended the Charleston Air Expo 2011 April 9, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base to see performances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the GEICO Skytypers and Tora! Tora! Tora! "The 2011 Air Expo was a resounding success," said Maj. Scott Suazo, Charleston Air Expo 2011 director. "It was amazing to see how many people... MORE

2011 Charleston Air Expo Schedule
April 7, 2011 — 8 a.m. - Gates open to the public10 a.m. - Opening Ceremony 10: 30 a.m. - Wounded Warrior Flight Team 10:55 a.m. - F-18 Demo / US Navy Legacy Flight11:30 a.m. - GEICO Skytypers12:10 p.m. - Air Mobility Command Heritage Flight (C-17 & C-47)12:30 p.m. - A-10 Demo1 p.m. - Aerostars 1:20 p.m. - Greg Poe1:50 p.m. - TORA! TORA !TORA!2:10 p.m. -... MORE

C-17 pilots visit local schools
April 7, 2011 — MORE

The Joint Base Charleston C-17 demonstration team explains the workings of the C-17 aircraft to Air Force JROTC students, April 6, 2011 at Stall High School, S.C. The three-man team will demonstrate the capabilities of the C-17 during the 2011 Air Expo on Joint Base Charleston, April 9, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

The Thunderbirds arrive at Joint Base Charleston
April 6, 2011 — MORE

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds arrive at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 6. The Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform Saturday, April 9 during the 2011 Air Expo along with the U.S. Army Special Operations Black Daggers Jump team, Tora! Tora! Tora!, the GEICO Skytypers, a B-25 Bomber, Air Combat Command demonstrations teams and much more.

Family Matters
April 6, 2011 — Family matters is dedicated to family activities. Special NoticeOperation Purple camps: The National Military Family Association's Operation Purple camps are a time for having fun, making friends and reminding military kids that they are the nation's youngest heroes. Operation Purple empowers military children and their families to develop and... MORE

Air Base News Briefs - April 8
April 6, 2011 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.TuesdayBlended parenting: Learn to understand blended family issues, common complaints from adults and kids, stages of adjustment, characteristics of a... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs - April 8
April 6, 2011 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.TuesdayJoint Base Charleston (Navy & Air Force) Job Fair: Joint Base Charleston is holding a Job Fair April 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Space and... MORE

Greg Poe
April 5, 2011 — Greg Poe flies the remarkable ethanol-powered Fagen MX2, a green-energy super plane capable of incredible speeds and maneuvers. He performs with this unique aircraft all over North and Central America, amazing crowds with unbelievable aerobatic feats. The plane is a 21st century carbon-fiber wonder, showcasing the culmination of several... MORE

Greg Poe will be appearing at the Air Expo 2011 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 9. (Courtesy photo/Greg Poe