News

Need a lift?
June 9, 2009 — MORE

Members of the 701 Airlift Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., load an Army Blackhawk helicopter to a C-17 Globemaster III while in Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. The Blackhawk helicopters will be transferred back to the U.S. for regular scheduled maintenance. (Air Force photo / Major Chett Collier)

Are you ready to ride a bike?
June 8, 2009 — Want to ride a motorcycle and need to know what is required to obtain this goal legally? The first step is to obtain a state of residence motorcycle permit or license and make sure the motorcycle is insured. Next, new riders must declare their intent to operate a motorcycle with their unit motorcycle safety representative to schedule mandatory... MORE

News briefs
June 3, 2009 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to airlift.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 Base picnic: Charleston's 2009 Base Picnic is set for June 5 and 6 at the Base Picnic Grounds. It will begin at 11 a.m. both days... MORE

Golfing Anyone?
June 3, 2009 — MORE

Jeremy Blanton taps in a 10-foot putt at the Wrenwoods Golf Course on Charleston AFB June 3. Wrenwoods Golf Course is a 72 Par course spread over 200 acres. Blanton is a member of the U.S. Coast Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft makes first flight
June 3, 2009 — Members of the Air Force Research Laboratory and Lockheed Martin's famed 'Skunk Works' launched a new era of aircraft manufacturing technology and performance with the successful initial demonstration flight of the Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft June 2 at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif. The ACCA is a modified Dornier 328J aircraft with... MORE

The Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft made its first test flight June 2 from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif. The ACCA is proof of concept technology demonstrator for advanced composite manufacturing processes in a full-scale, certified aircraft. It was developed by Air Force Research Laboratory and Lockheed Martin officials. (Courtesy photo)

Key to safe summer ... situational awareness
June 3, 2009 — Throughout the summer months, many Airmen will enjoy fun-filled activities with friends and family including picnics, recreational sports, swimming and camping. The 101 Critical Days of Summer is a high activity period between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, and is an important time for Airmen to be aware of their surroundings and be cautious... MORE

Construction update: base pool in compliance
June 3, 2009 — A $7,000 project was awarded April 21 through Charleston AFB's Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements contract to address the base pool's drain covers and bring them into compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. Four certified drain covers have been installed in the main base pool and two in the wading... MORE

133 Airmen earn CCAF degrees
June 3, 2009 — The Charleston AFB education and training flight will hold their annual Community College of the Air Force graduation at the base theater here June 4. In all, 133 Airmen will walk across the base theater stage and receive their CCAF degrees. Chief Master Sgt. Mike Ivey, 437th Airlift Wing command chief, will serve as the ceremony's commencement... MORE

Tight spaces, dirty faces
June 2, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Ken Jones installs a new heat exhaust boot in the air conditioner compartment of a C-17 here June 1. The exhaust boot required replacement after the previous boot was severely torn, causing an air flow leak and disabling of the air pre-cooling system. Sergeant Jones is an electrical and environmental specialist with the 315th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

AMC Airmen: time to showcase your singing talent
June 2, 2009 — Airmen at Air Mobility Command wings and affiliate units will have the opportunity to showcase their singing talents this summer during AMC Icon, an annual command-wide contest to crown the best Air Force vocalist in AMC. "We're excited to once again offer mobility Airmen the opportunity to showcase their vocal talent," said Sam Parker, chief of... MORE