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Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Sean Nappier
February 9, 2010 — Senior Airman Sean Nappier is a member of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston for more than three years.He is currently deployed to the Middle East where he is assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.In his deployed unit, Airman Nappier's primary duties include direct... MORE

Senior Airman Sean Nappier, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron instrument flight control systems journeyman (Courtesy photo)

16 AS commander receives Bronze Star Medal
February 9, 2010 — MORE

Col. Bob Holba presents Lt. Col. Christopher Mann with a Bronze Star Medal during a commanderÕs call at the base theater Jan. 29. Colonel Mann distinguished himself while serving as commander of the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, supporting ground and air operations while deployed to the Middle East from Jan. 1 to April 30, 2009. Under Colonel MannÕs leadership, the 816 EAS executed the single largest C-17A combat air delivery effort to date in the history of the Global War on Terrorism. In total, the squadronÕs operations accounted for 70 percent of all airland cargo and more than 95 percent of all air delivery cargo provided in support of three major areas of responsibility. Additionally, the squadron pioneered the expansion of the C-17AÕs combat role by conducting the first-ever C-17A leaflet air delivery over 14 insurgent-held strongholds in Afghanistan. The accomplishments are only a few among numerous achievements under Colonel MannÕs leadership. Colonel Holba is the 437th Operations Group commander, and Colonel Mann is the 16th Airlift Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Eric Harris)

Airmen in Action: security forces Airman protects Middle Eastern air base
February 9, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Frankie Piland watches over the flightline at an air base in the Middle East Jan. 31, 2010. Security forces Airmen are in charge of protecting and providing security for thousands of deployed service members and millions of dollars worth of deployed military assets and equipment. Airman Piland is deployed from the 628th Security Forces Squadron and is assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol/Released)

AF returns enlisted high year of tenure to standards
February 9, 2010 — Air Force manpower and personnel officials here announced Jan. 27 a return of enlisted high year of tenure limits to their pre-2003 levels."We've considered returning HYT limits to their normal levels for several years. Now that our Air Force end strength is stabilizing, it is an appropriate time to return back to the pre-2003 levels," said Tom... MORE

Air Force manpower and personnel officials announced Jan. 27, 2010, a return of enlisted high year of tenure limits to their pre-2003 levels. The change will initially affect approximately 2,500 Airmen; 500 senior airmen, 400 technical sergeants, 1,200 master sergeants and 400 senior master sergeants. The HYT for senior master sergeant, master sergeant, technical sergeant and senior airman will return to 26, 24, 22 and 10 years, respectively. The HYT limits for both chief master sergeant (30 years) and staff sergeant (20 years) will remain the same since they were not raised in 2003.

Charleston Airmen enable combat air delivery in Middle East
February 6, 2010 — MORE

A C-17 Globemaster III aircrew assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, prepares for a combat-airdrop over Afghanistan, Feb. 1, 2010, at a base in Southwest Asia. The maximum payload capacity of a C-17 is 170,900 pounds and its maximum takeoff weight is 585,000 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez/released)

17 AS trains for global reach
February 6, 2010 — MORE

A C-17 Globemaster III sits on the parking ramp at Joint Base Charleston during a sunrise Feb. 4, 2010, before an evaluation flight. More than 50 aircraft are assigned to the base and are flown during execution of training and real-world missions 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing airlift, air delivery, aeromedical evacuation and humanitarian aid. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. William Greer)

437 MXS sponsors American Red Cross blood drive Feb. 3
February 5, 2010 — MORE

Shunta Stanley reviews paperwork with Jim Brickell during the Joint Base Charleston blood drive held at the Fitness and Sports Center Feb 3. The need for blood is always great and the American Red Cross is constantly looking for individuals willing to donate. Ms. Stanley is a collections specialist with the American Red Cross Charleston Service Center and Mr. Brickell is a base contractor with AECOM Engineer Company. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

JBC focuses on families at spouse appreciation dinner Jan. 28
February 4, 2010 — The Airman and Family Readiness Center and base chapel teamed up to host Joint Base Charleston's first spouse appreciation dinner for spouses and children of deployed members Jan. 28, drawing in a crowd to fill the chapel annex for fun and festivities.Based on the turnout and positive atmosphere, Ch. (Capt.) Frank Harris, 628th Air Base Wing... MORE

Air Force, Navy support functions on JBC begin merging under IOC
February 3, 2010 — Jan. 31 marked the beginning of the transitional period of initial operational capability for Joint Base Charleston, with the end-goal of full operational capability for the joint base by the end of fiscal 2010.Emphasis during the transitional period will be on executing a "blending" of many Air Force and Navy support functions as seamlessly as... MORE

News briefs
February 3, 2010 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 628abw.dispatch@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.Spotlight Tax Center now open: Tax processing on base will begin Feb. 8 and last until April 15 at the following location:Aircrew Flight... MORE