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Tricare officials encourage military kids to "move" on childhood obesity
September 13, 2010
Airmen remember Sept. 11 events through Commander's Fitness Challenge
September 13, 2010
Capt. Michaela Judge sprints towards the finish line and finishes first for the females during the Commander's Fitness Challenge held on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 9, 2010. This month’s fitness challenge was held in remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedies and was called "The Patriot Run". In addition, it also served as the Combined Federal Campaign kickoff. The CFC is the largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with more than 300 CFC campaigns held worldwide to help raise millions of dollars each year. Capt. Judge finished the two-and-a-half-mile course in 18 minutes and 38 seconds. Capt. Judge is the video flight commander with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)
Captain Ward assumes command of NWS Charleston
September 10, 2010
437 AMXS claims intramural volleyball championship title
September 9, 2010
Airman 1st Class Sebastiana Solis Lopez leaps upward to serve during the Joint Base Charleston intramural volleyball championship game between the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron at the Fitness and Sports Center Sept. 8, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Eleven teams competed for the title of intramural volleyball champions, a total of 110 games were played, with only two teams left to compete for the trophy, 437th AMXS and 628th CES. Airman Solis Lopez is a crew chief with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)
Out with the bad, in with the good
September 8, 2010
Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Montgomery connects the waste suction hose to the lavatory service outlet on the underbelly of a C-17 Globemaster III Sept. 7, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Airmen on lavatory service duty first pump water into the tank to break apart waste particles making the removal process smoother. Once the waste is removed, "Blue Juice" is pumped back into the system which is a cocktail comprised of water, anti-freeze and an anti-smell agent. Airmen service every C-17 upon landing and sometimes before take-off. Airman Montgomery is an air transportation technician with the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)
A heaping plate of leadership for lunch
September 8, 2010
Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene and Col. John Wood serve lunch to Staff Sgt. Donald Robinson at the Gaylor Dining Facility on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 1, 2010. The 437th command chief and commander sat down with 18 Airmen from various squadrons from the 437th Airlift Wing to discuss topics that concerned Airmen. The Airmen were also given a chance to ask their senior leadership questions during the quarterly luncheon. Chief Greene is the 437 AS command chief, Colonel Wood is the 437 AS commander and Sergeant Robinson is a medical administrator with the 315th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)
A long awaited reunion
September 8, 2010
Master Sgt. Jamey Elms and his daughter, Audrey share a joyful, surprise reunion at her school upon Sergeant Elms' return from a four month deployment overseas Sept. 8, 2010. Audrey was on her way to lunch when she spotted her dad just around the corner. After the momentary shock wore off, she flung herself into his arms for a tearful reunion. This was Sergeant Elms' first deployment away from his family but he said the use modern communication eased the separation. Sergeant Elms is a crew chief with the 437th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)
560 REDHORSE trains by lending a hand
September 8, 2010
Airmen from the 560th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Enginneers work together to build houses from the ground up in Gallup, New Mexico. The 560 REDHORSE squadron spent three months aiding the Southwest Indian Foundation building houses for disadvantaged families. This mission provides the 560th with the necessary training needed for deployments. (Courtesy photo)
C-17 conducts flight test with biofuel
September 8, 2010
A C-17 Globemaster III takes off April 15, 2010, from Fort Pickett Maneuver Training Center, Va. The aircraft, carrying a group of Navy SEALs, was part of a joint training exercise with members of the 517th Airlift Squadron from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska and SEAL Team 10. (U. S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson)
JB CHS hosting two-day event to honor POW/MIAs
September 8, 2010