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350 flags, one memorable flight
September 22, 2010 — Sept. 11, 2001. A day that reverberates in history, a day that lives in the hearts and minds of all Americans, a day that is not and will not be forgotten by all that lived its horror.Around the world, men and women from the United States of America commemorated the ninth anniversary of Sept. 11 in many different ways, from tributes to memorials... MORE

Airmen deployed to the Middle East assist in displaying more than 350 flags which were flown over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Sept. 11, 2010, in a C-17 Globemaster III by members of the 16th Airlift Squadron as a tribute and memorial to the lives lost in the 2001 attacks. The flags were donated and flown for a variety of different individuals or organizations around the world such as fire departments, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion as well as for families and friends of those on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael Means)

Officials unveil Pentagon POW/MIA exhibit
September 21, 2010 — Defense Department officials recently dedicated a portion of the Pentagon to military prisoners of war and troops missing in action, honoring one of the military's guiding principles: never leave a comrade behind.The dedicated area is lined with information, artifacts and photographs underscoring the service and sacrifice of more than 80,000 MIAs... MORE

Successful Onload of Prepositioning Ship USNS Soderman Aboard NWS Charleston
September 15, 2010 — Prepositioning ship United States Naval Ship Soderman received more than 2,000 pieces of equipment over a 10-day period at Naval Weapons Station Charleston Sept. 7 through Sept. 17.The on-load included HUMVEEs, armored vehicles, generators and ambulances that will be available for military uses. Prepositioning ships support all military branches as... MORE

Up-Armored HUMVEEs prepare to roll onto prepositioning ship United States Naval Ship Soderman while inport Naval Weapons Station Charleston. The ship received more than 2,000 pieces of equipment including HUMVEES, armored vehicles, generators and ambulances during the two-week onload. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer R. Hudson)

First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
September 8, 2010 — The Joint Base Charleston First 6 is a professional organization which focuses on providing junior enlisted service members a forum for making the most of their military careers. The organization is open to all pay grades from E-1 through E-6. The next First 6 meeting is scheduled for Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. in the First Term Airmen Center... MORE

Warrior of the Week – Airman 1st Class Matthew Baxter
September 7, 2010 — Airman 1st Class Matthew Baxter is a member of the 628th Security Forces Squadron and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston for one year. He is currently serving in the Middle East with the 405th Security Forces Squadron on his first deployment.In his deployed unit, Airman Baxter works as a security forces armorer, who is responsible for the... MORE

Airman 1st Class Matthew Baxters inspects a M-4 Assault Rifle in the 405th Security Forces Squadron armory Aug. 6. Airman Baxter works as a security forces armorer, who is responsible for the accountability of more than 300 weapons, more than 23,000 rounds and $640,000 in Air Force assets. (Courtesy Photo)

Airmen, aircraft showcased in Times Square
August 31, 2010 — Air Force exhibits were spread over two blocks of Times Square to help educate citizens about Airmen and the Air Force mission Aug. 26 as part of Air Force Week New York.Thousands of passersby visited an F-16 Thunderbird and a Monster Truck display, while listening to the sounds of the Air Force Band of Liberty's Afterburner and taking part in... MORE

Charleston airlift capabilities bring humanitarian aid to Pakistan
August 20, 2010 — U.S. Forces have diligently responded to the call for aid from the Government of Pakistan in light of the tragic and devastating floods resulting from the country's overwhelming monsoon season. Team Charleston Airmen currently deployed to the 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, have already had a hand in the... MORE

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is loaded onto an Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 20. The C-17, from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., will carry the CH-53E, one of four for the 26th MEU, to Pakistan to aid in the MEU’s relief operations in the flood-ravaged region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/Lance Cpl. Brian Jones)

Airman missing in action from WWII identified
August 10, 2010 — Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office officials announced Aug. 6 that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors. U.S. Army Air Forces Sgt. John P. Bonnassiolle of Oakland, Calif., will be buried Aug. 10 in San... MORE

News briefs - Aug. 6
August 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.Special Announcements:"Back to School" supply drive: The African American Heritage Council is sponsoring a "Back to School" supply drive for... MORE

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One year later: JB CHS helps keep multinational wing operational
July 28, 2010 — "I never thought I'd be sitting in the airplane and it'd be me and a Bulgarian or Norwegian copilot with loadmasters from Sweden or Romania," said Maj. Brian Nicosia just after his simulator training here at Joint Base Charleston. Major Nicosia, a United States pilot and chief of tactics for the Heavy Airlift Wing, is part of the first... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Brian Nicosia conducts training in the C-17 simulator on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 21, 2010. Major Nicosia is the chief of tactics with the Heavy Airlift Wing at Papa Air Base, Hungary, and is visiting JB CHS for quarterly pilot training. The Heavy Airlift Wing stood up approximately one year ago, and Major Nicosia fills a unique position as a U.S. C-17 pilot assigned to the unit. There are currently three C-17 aircraft assigned to the Heavy Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)(Released)