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Base construction update
February 10, 2010
Read on to catch up on Joint Base Charleston's recently completed construction projects as well as projects currently underway to keep base grounds and facilities in top shape.
Day 1 of '30 Days Through Afghanistan'
February 10, 2010
Two Air Force journalists will spend 30 days traveling throughout Afghanistan, starting Feb. 8, and document their daily travels through blogs and video blogs to showcase the troops in an interactive manner. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
Base library hosts Valentine's story hour Feb. 9 for families
February 10, 2010
Sarah Sherrill leads a group of children in singing "The Itsy, Bitsy Spider" during the Valentine's Day Story Hour at the base library here Feb. 9. Following the story hour, the children made valentines and ate cupcakes. Story hour is held once a week on Tuesdays for spouses and their children. Mrs. Sherrill is a library technician with the Joint Base Charleston Library. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)
Gates: 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repeal demands study
February 10, 2010
Charleston chiefs recognized at annual ceremony Feb. 6
February 10, 2010
Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Battle lights the senior master sergeant candle at the Annual Charleston Chief's Recognition Ceremony held at the Charleston Club Feb. 6. Chief Battle was one of six Airmen selected for promotion at Joint Base Charleston to the rank of chief master sergeant. Chief Battle is with the 315th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)
Spin cycle!
February 10, 2010
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Louis Gosseck gives it his all during the last minutes of a 45-minute spin class at the Fitness and Sports Center here Feb. 5, 2010. Spin classes are held at the fitness center Mondays through Fridays. Sergeant Gosseck is an electrical environmental specialist with 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)
JBC receives a sobering reminder
February 10, 2010
Sarah Panzau speaks to Joint Team Charleston members about the consequences of drinking and driving at the base theater here Feb. 9. Ms. Panzau was involved in a drunk driving related traffic accident and now tours the country speaking against drunk driving. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)(RELEASED)
Loadmaster's landscape
February 10, 2010
Tech. Sgt. Kevin Owens sits on the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft while flying over the mountains of Afghanistan after an air delivery mission Feb. 2. Sergeant Owens and the crew delivered 34 container delivery system bundles to an undisclosed base in Afghanistan as part of a combat resupply mission. Sergeant Owens is a loadmaster with the 14th Airlift Squadron and is currently deployed to the Middle East with the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angelita Lawrence/Released)
Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Sean Nappier
February 9, 2010
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
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)