Airmen socialize in the newly renovated Heritage Room at the 17th Airlift Squadron on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base, S.C., Nov. 16, 2010. Planning for the project began in July, with work beginning in August. A group of approximately 10 squadron volunteers stepped up to take on the work of transforming the room. Starting with baring the walls, the team removed old carpeting, applied fresh paint and installed new wood flooring. (U.S. Air Force phot/James Bowman)

Lt.Col. Michael Madsen, right, Capt. Aaron Urbanovsky, center, and Capt. Chris Thomas officially open the doors to the 17th Airlift Squadron's newly renovated Heritage Room on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base, S.C., Nov. 16, 2010. Converted from its aged-state, the renovations transformed it into a space for building camaraderie and displaying squadron memorabilia and history. With the new improvements, the room is planned as a fitting venue for squadron meetings and group events. Colonel Madsen is the 17 AS commander, Captains Thomas and Urbanovsky are 17 AS pilots who worked as renovation project leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)