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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

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

F-15E Strike Eagle
April 5, 2011 — Mission The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather. Features The aircraft uses two crew members, a pilot and a weapon systems officer. Previous models of... MORE

An F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft flies over Afghanistan in support of Operation Mountain Lion April 12, 2006. The F-15E Strike Eagle Demo Team from Seymour-Johnson AFB, N.C., displays the F-15E's capabilities as a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Lance Cheung)

Geico Skytypers Airshow Team
April 5, 2011 — The World Famous GEICO Skytypers Airshow Team is a flight squadron of six vintage World War II airplanes performing precision flight maneuvers at airshows across the U.S. The diverse flying expertise of the team members aligns perfectly with the unique components of their overall performance.The Skytypers are the only civilian squadron currently... MORE

The Geico Skytypers type dot matrix style messages in the sky. Skytyping is 17 times faster than skywritintg and produces a letter every four seconds. (Courtesy photo/Geico Skytypers)

The Centennial of Naval Aviation
April 5, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston, the home of Charleston Air Force Base and the Naval Weapons Station in Goose Creek, S.C., is proud that this year's Air Expo will pay tribute to the Centennial of Naval Aviation by featuring a trio of WWII Pacific Theater demonstrations: "Tora, Tora, Tora," a simulation of the Jimmy Doolittle raid on Tokyo, featuring the B-25... MORE

Old USS Lexington (CV-2) at sunset in the Pacific in March 1942 before her losss at the Battle of Coral Sea.

Tora, Tora, Tora
April 5, 2011 — "Tora, Tora, Tora" is the Commemorative Air Force's recreation of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that signaled the beginning of the American involvement in World War II. Designed as a living history lesson, "Tora, Tora, Tora" is intended as a memorial to all the soldiers on both sides who gave their lives for their countries. Tora, Tora, Tora... MORE

Tora, Tora, Tora recreates the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and will be performing at the Air Expo 2011 on Joint Base Charleston, April 9. (Photo courtesy/Tora, Tora, Tora)

Thunderbirds headline JB CHS 2011 Air Expo
April 5, 2011 — Now in their 58th season, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are once again the highlight of this weekend's Air Expo, showcasing the pride and precision of today's Air Force and wowing huge audiences around the world. The name Thunderbird is derived from the strong Indian culture and folklore in the southwestern United States where Luke Air Force... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform at an air show in 2007. Airmen and their families will get a chance to see the Thunderbirds practice during the 2008 "Wings Over Charleston" Air Expo Family Day April 25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Katie Gieratz)

This week in Air Force history
March 30, 2011 — March 27, 1916 - 1st Aero Squadron aircraft started carrying mail and dispatches for the Mexican Punitive Expedition.March 28, 1973 - The last Pacific Air Force aircraft left South Vietnam. March 29, 1923 - Lt. Russell Maughan set a world speed record of 236.587 mph in a Curtiss R-6.March 30, 1963 - Strategic Air Command accepted its first Titan... MORE

Col. Hansen assumes command of the 437 AW
March 29, 2011 — Col. Erik Hansen took command of the Air Force's largest C-17 wing during a change of command ceremony March 29 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Colonel Hansen officially assumed command of the 437th Airlift Wing from the outgoing wing commander, Col. John Wood, who has commanded the wing since May 2009. Colonel Hansen is assuming command of the 437... MORE

Col. Erik Hansen accepts the 437th Airlift Wing guide-on from Lt. Gen. Robert Allardice at the 437 AW change of command ceremony, March 22 on Joint Base Charleston. Colonel Hansen is the 437 AW commander and General Allardice is the 18th Air Force commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Air Expo line up announced.
March 23, 2011 — The following events are scheduled for this year's Air Expo, April 9. U.S. Air Force ThunderbirdsThe Thunderbirds, separated only by inches, have flown in front of more than 427 million people in aerial demonstrations throughout the U.S. and around the world since their first demonstration in May 1953 when they were designated the 3600th Air... MORE