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Golden Knights parachute team to perform aerial maneuvers
April 22, 2008 — Performing precision aerial maneuvers while falling to earth at speeds reaching 120 miles per hour, then landing dead center on target is the trademark of the United States Army Parachute Team, the "Golden Knights." Now in their 44th year of entertaining both young and old with their aerial skills, the men and women who make up the "Golden Knights"... MORE

The Army Golden Knights perform an aerobatic routine in the skies over Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, Sept. 13, 2003. The Golden Knights Parachute Team enables the Army to reach out to influential citizens and give them a taste of professionalism, leadership and teamwork involved with the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bennie Davis III)

‘Do Something Amazing’ Tour comes to expo to educate, entertain
April 22, 2008 — The "Do Something Amazing" Tour, designed exclusively to introduce people into a day in the life of the Air Force, showcases its sophisticated movie theater on wheels, revolutionary technology and interactive elements at the 2008 "Wings Over Charleston" Air Expo here Saturday. In its sophomore season, DSA2 is poised to educate and entertain nearly... MORE

The "Do Something Amazing" Tour will be making a stop at the 2008 "Wings Over Charleston" Air Expo Saturday. Since the tour started in Pasadena, Calif., the truck will have traveled to nearly 70 cities with 150,000 miles to entertain and educate approximately 80,000 people about a day in the life of an Airman. (Courtesy photo)

Schedule of events for Saturday's air expo
April 22, 2008 — Schedule and events are subject to change. Dorchester Road and Rivers Avenue Gates open at 9 a.m. Show starts at 10 a.m. Golden Knights opening ceremony flag jump Angel 7 (L-39) Jet Car practice run Trojan Horsemen C-17 two ship airborne demo Warbird flight (P-51, Kate, B-25, C-47) Big Dog (Vintage Thunderbird) F-15E Strike Eagle demo C-17 single... MORE

Charleston’s C-17s meeting today’s demanding airlift missions
April 22, 2008 — People will have a chance to see some of Charleston's C-17s during demonstrations for the 2008 "Wings Over Charleston" Air Expo here Saturday. Mission The C-17 Globemaster III is the newest, most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating... MORE

A C-17 parts the clouds over western South Carolina during a training mission Feb. 2, 2003. The C-17 Globemaster III is the newest, most flexible cargo aircraft in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Myles Cullen)

Team Charleston invited to family day, hangar party
April 18, 2008 — Team Charleston and family members can enjoy a sneak peek of the 2008 "Wings Over Charleston" Air Expo and take part in a hangar party as part of the air show family day April 25. "This is an opportunity exclusive to military members and their families to enjoy the air show practices and fun-filled family events," said Capt. Lloyd Richardson, 437th... 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)

Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Jaron Brown
April 17, 2008 — Senior Airman Jaron Brown is a loadmaster who returned in September 2007 from a four-month deployment to Southwest Asia with the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. He has been stationed at Charleston AFB for 3 years and is part of the 16th Airlift Squadron. While deployed or at home station, he is responsible for ensuring safe on and offloading... MORE

Senior Airman Jaron Brown (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)

JPADS airdrop
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Senior Airman Matt Johnson loads one of 40 bundles on a C-17 Globemaster III for a Joint Precision Airdrop Delivery System of humanitarian supplies to a drop zone April 13 in Afghanistan. Airman Johnson is from the 17th Airlift Squadron from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., and is deployed to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

Annual AFAF drive encourages donations to help Airmen
April 16, 2008 — "Commitment to Caring" is the theme of this year's Charleston AFB Air Force Assistance Fund campaign which runs through May 12. "The Air Force Assistance Fund is important simply because it benefits our fellow Airmen," said Col. John "Red" Millander, 437th Airlift Wing commander. "Each year, AFAF provides Airmen the opportunity to support their... MORE

AMC assesses VPP implementation
April 16, 2008 — An Air Mobility Command assessment team has been on Charleston AFB since April 14 and will be leaving today after conducting a week-long assessment to start the implementation of the Voluntary Protection Program. "The VPP is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration program that recognizes organizations with superior performance in safety... MORE

Philip Driskill reviews a continuity binder with Staff Sgt. Lakisha Gross in the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Management Flight fuels lab Tuesday. Mr. Driskill is an occupational health and safety specialist from Air Mobility Command, Scott AFB, Ill., and is a member of the Voluntary Protection Program assessment team. Sergeant Gross is the NCO in charge of the fuels lab. The aim of VPP is to help Airmen take ownership in preventing safety and health mishaps.

Sq. ops officer takes command of 15 AS
April 16, 2008 — The 15th Airlift Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at the Charleston Club April 11. Lt. Col. Johnny Lamontagne, former operations officer for the 15 AS, replaced Lt. Col. William Anderson. Colonel Anderson's next assignment will be as a national defense fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International... MORE

Lt. Col. Johnny Lamontagne gives a speech during the 16th Airlfit Squadron's change of command ceremony at the Charleston Club April 11. Colonel Lamontagne replaced Lt. Col. William Anderson as the 16 AS commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Melissa White)