Commentaries

Commander’s comments
April 21, 2010 — With so many exciting events taking place across our great nation, it becomes easy to forget the incredible happenings which occur right here at our base.Lt. Col. Dan Zubryd, Lt. Col. Laura Radley, Capt. Geoff Goldsmith and Capt. Jon Highley played major roles in organizing a stunning Blue Angels Air Show for the entire community over Charleston... MORE

Col. John Wood, 437th Airlift Wing commander

Pursuing an education and the benefits it brings
April 19, 2010 — Military members have many different reasons for pursuing an education further than a high school diploma. I believe one of the best reasons to pursue higher education is to learn more about the world you live in. You may have put off going to college because you were not ready or couldn't afford it. As an active-duty Airman or a veteran, you... MORE

Master Sgt. Maria Gunther, 1st Combat Camera Squadron first sergeant

Commander's Action Line
April 19, 2010 — The Commander's Action Line is your direct link to me as the commander of Joint Base Charleston. I would ask that you first, give the appropriate base agency a chance to solve the problem, but if you don't get a satisfactory answer, call me at 963-5581, or send an e-mail to 437aw.action@charleston.af.mil.This forum is your opportunity to make Joint... MORE

Col. Martha Meeker, Joint Base Charleston commander

Commander’s Comments
April 14, 2010 — Everyone here at Charleston has pride in our operations as well as our base, and it's nice to see we're not the only ones. Lt. Gen. William Shelton, assistant vice chief of staff of the Air Force, and 24 foreign attaches from around the globe had the same feelings when they arrived to see the world's premier airlifter in action.Not only did the... MORE

Days of remembrance should matter to you
April 14, 2010 — The Air Force has designated this year as "The Year of the Air Force Family." While many of us recognize members of our immediate family, including mothers, fathers and children, we also have an Air Force family of people who do not share our blood lines, yet hold a significant place in our lives. Members of our Air Force family are composed of... MORE

Commander's Action Line
April 13, 2010 — The Commander's Action Line is your direct link to me as the commander of Joint Base Charleston. I would ask that you first, give the appropriate base agency a chance to solve the problem, but if you don't get a satisfactory answer, call me at 963-5581, or send an e-mail to437aw.action@charleston.af.mil.This forum is your opportunity to make Joint... MORE

628 FSS has large footprint on JB CHS
April 13, 2010 — Honestly I have to grin, and I do it a lot, when I listen to folks talk about many of the facilities on base.When they mention how great the newly renovated Fitness and Sports Center is, or about the diverse programs at the Outdoor Recreation Center I think to myself, "my force support squadron owns those facilities."That same thought, along with... MORE

Trans-generational leadership: how well do you know your Airmen?
April 7, 2010 — I will never forget my first six months in 1996 as a second lieutenant where "Chief B" and "Col. M" were notorious in the unit for their stories of the good old days. Their times were simpler ... coffee cups were sitting next to the ashtray on the desk, there was always talk about that darn "35-10," and Air Force Instructions were "Regs." When an... MORE

Command Chief's Corner
April 7, 2010 — As we enter the final quarter of the designated Year of the Air Force Family, July 2009 through July 2010, I reflect on the continuing high operations tempo and deployments facing our warriors. Taking care of each other, like a tightly knit family, has never been more important for our Air Force. As with any family, this means enjoying the good... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, 437th Airlift Wing command chief

How do elephants dance in the sky?
April 6, 2010 — The DanceFive hours into the flight, we needed to feed our beast with JP8 jet fuel. At 27,000 feet, you don't find too many gas stations, unless you are the Maine Air National Guard. Lt. Col. Johnny Johnson taps me on the shoulder and escorts me to the flight deck. On hand are 3 pilots from the 16th Airlift Squadron from Charleston AFB. There is... MORE

A MacDill AFB, Fla., KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a Charleston C-17 Globemaster III March 9, 2010. Aircrews of both airlifters and tankers perform regular training to execute the tedious task of mating the two machines from thousands of feet up in the air, where one crew serves as a lifeline to the other. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dennis Henry)