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Responses to questions asked during the August 628 ABW Commander's Call
September 19, 2017 — Q: What does "restore readiness" mean to you? Does it include more money for formal or technical training at the squadron level?A: One of the areas the Air Force took risk in during the recent (and current) reduced budgets was readiness. These risks took various forms, one of which was reduced funding for enhanced training TDYs. Required training... MORE

70 years: Our Legacy through Airmen's Eyes
September 18, 2017 — Maj. Amanda Ferguson, 628th Medical Support Squadron is the Pharmacy Flight commander here. “We often hear, ‘Thank you for your service,’ when we are in uniform amongst our civilian counterparts. My response is always, ‘It's an honor and a privilege,’ said Ferguson. "Serving has been an incredible journey for me. Uniquely, as a pharmacist, not only... MORE

Maj. Amanda Ferguson, 628th Medical Support Squadron is the Pharmacy Flight commander here.

The birth of the United States Air Force
September 18, 2017 — After the conclusion of World War II and the beginning of the Cold War, President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act on July 26, 1947. The goal of the National Security Act was, “to provide a comprehensive program for the future security of the United States.” With President Truman’s signature, a major reorganization to the U.S... MORE

Last evacuated C-17 returns home
September 15, 2017 — The final C-17 Globemaster III evacuated due to Hurricane Irma’s potential landfall returned here September 15, 2017... MORE

Senior Airman Daniel Guilian, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, taxis in the final C-17 Globemaster III evacuated from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Sept. 15, 2017 due to Hurricane Irma’s potential landfall here. More than 20 C-17s were evacuated from JB Charleston by Sept. 9, 2017. Airmen of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron ensured the relocated C-17s were maintained and prepared to conduct hurricane recovery operations to the South from alternate installations including Scott Air Force Base, Ill.

Aircrew gets firsthand view of Florida before, after Hurricane Irma
September 15, 2017 — A C-17 Globemaster III aircrew from Joint Base Charleston flew the final mission out of MacDill Air Force Base, Florida Sept. 8, 2017 prior to Hurricane Irma making landfall. The flight was performed as part of an evacuation from JB Charleston to Scott Air Force Base, Illinois where 11 437th Airlift Wing C-17s were temporarily based to continue... MORE

An aircrew prepares a C-17 Globemaster III for takeoff prior to a mission to Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. Sept. 11, 2017. Days prior the crew flew the final mission out of MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. prior to Hurricane Irma making landfall in Florida.

Combat camera validates total force initiative
September 15, 2017 — Members of the 4th Combat Camera Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, recently returned from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. after supporting exercise Mobility Guardian. The exercise served as a milestone event for the squadron which activated earlier in the year in a total force initiative construct with the active duty 1st CTCS, which they are currently co-located with... MORE

FEMA, Air Force utilize vital airfield for hurricane staging area
September 14, 2017 — Joint Base Charleston enabled hurricane recovery operations by helping to stand-up of a U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) installation support base at the North Auxiliary Airfield here Sept. 8, 2017... MORE

Staff Sgt. Micah Hallman, left, 43rd Air Mobility Squadron air transportation specialist, Pope Army Airfield, N.C., hands boxes to Jodi Johnson, right, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as they download goods and commodities in support of Hurricane Irma relief efforts at Joint Base Charleston’s North Auxiliary Airfield, S.C., Sept. 13, 2017. The airfield acts as a receiving and distribution staging area for goods and commodities to be transported to hurricane victims here and areas of the southeast over the next few weeks. Airmen of the 43rd Air Mobility Operations Group and FEMA are working side-by-side executing relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Team Charleston responds to Hurricane Irma
September 14, 2017 — Hurricane Irma directly impacted Joint Base Charleston by forcing an evacuation of base members on Sept. 8th, and having the evacuees return on Sept. 13th... MORE

C-17 conducts historic mission to Virgin Islands following Irma
September 13, 2017 — Members of the 14th and 15th Airlift Squadrons delivered a Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control mobile tower from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, to the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Sept. 12.The mobile ATC tower was sent in response following Hurricane Irma to assist St. Thomas officials in conducting 24... MORE

Members of the 14th and 15th Airlift Squadrons transported a Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control mobile tower from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, to the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Sept. 12.

Airmen provide humanitarian relief to Caribbean Islands
September 13, 2017 — Airmen across the United States came together to support the relief effort for Hurricane Irma, September 12, 2017, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. 437th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III crew members traveled to Mountain Home to transport a mobile air traffic control tower to the Caribbean islands affected by Hurricane Irma... MORE

he C-17 crew members delivered the equipment to Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.