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Operation OVERLORD – D-Day: the 437th was there!
June 3, 2014 — June 6 marks the 70th anniversary of D-Day, a very special day for all Americans but a day with particularly significance for Joint Base Charleston and the 437th Operations Group. Today's 437th Operations Group is a lineal ancestor of the 437th Troop Carrier Group which played a pivotal part in Operation OVERLORD June 6, 1944. The group was... MORE

82nd Airborne troops board C-47s and gliders prior to the D-Day invasion. (Courtesy photo)

437th AW commander says farewell
May 15, 2014 — "There never seems to be enough time to accomplish everything you set your sights on and as I pass the 437th Airlift Wing guidon off to my successor, I will be thinking about how fast my time here has gone by," said Col. Darren Hartford, 437th AW commander.Hartford took command of the more than 2,200 plus C-17 wing at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.,... MORE

Flatbed truck sidelined for bird ‘strike’
May 12, 2014 — A bird strike to an aircraft can be a serious situation. Depending on the size of the bird, strikes can break windshields and stop jet engines. But how fast does a 1 ½ ton flatbed truck need to be going to be put out of commission by a bird strike? In this case, the truck was sitting still and the 'strike' was more of a strike attack from a mother... MORE

One of the 628th Logistics Readiness Vehicles is being sidelined while a mother bluebird raises here family. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jessica Donnelly)

Dental clinic keeps JB Charleston - Air Base smiling
April 30, 2014 — When it comes to dental health, the 628th Medical Group dental clinic has got you covered.Whether you're in for a routine cleaning or surgery, the dental clinic staff are prepared for whatever you throw at them."We have well trained general dentists here ready to provide what you need," said Capt. Mary Sorrentino, 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron... MORE

Capt. Mary Sorrentino, 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron general dentist, demonstrates a dental procedure on a life-size mouth display Apr. 16, 2014, at the 628th Medical Group dental clinic on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Sorrentino bends the needle on the syringe to allow for an easier and safer injection while working on a patient. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Preserving Air Force history
April 25, 2014 — History is made every day in the military and to make sure that history is preserved for future generations the military has historians.In the United States Air Force, historians are assigned to specific wings and their duties consist of preserving history primarily through written documents. Most history offices also maintain a repository of... MORE

Jason Axberg, 628th Air Base Wing historian, uses a light box and magnifier to review photo slides in search of a specific aircraft April 22, 2014. Most history offices also maintain a repository of photos, videos, photos and other multimedia capturing the history of the base and its assigned units. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

NDI Airmen inspect to protect
April 3, 2014 — Tech. Sgt. Ryan Michalec, 437th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspector, uses ultraviolet lights to inspect aircraft parts without causing any damage to the parts March 8, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 437th MXS NDI shop inspects metal objects ranging from nuts and bolts, to large hooks and sheets of metal.Click here for full... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Ryan Michalec, 437th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspector, uses ultraviolet lights to inspect aircraft parts without causing any damage to the parts March 8, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 437th MXS NDI shop inspects metal objects ranging from nuts and bolts, to large hooks and sheets of metal. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

JB Charleston performs large formation exercise
April 2, 2014 — Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, N.C., file into a C-17 Globemaster III March 27, 2014, on the flightline at Ft. Bragg, N.C. The paratroopers were part of a large formation exercise which provided more than 500 operational and maintenance training objectives and demonstrated the U.S. Air Force's strategic capability. Click here... MORE

Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, N.C., file into a C-17 Globemaster III March 27, 2014, on the flightline at Ft. Bragg, N.C. The paratroopers were part of a large formation exercise which provided more than 500 operational and maintenance training objectives and demonstrated the U.S. Air Force’s strategic capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Dying art form saves Air Force millions
March 4, 2014 — Something as simple as a stitch can be the one thing that saves an Airman's life or ensures they are capable of completing their day- to- day mission.The civilians who work in the 437th Aircrew Flight Equipment Flight Fabrication Shop, devote their time to making sure every needle that plunges into a piece of fabric creates a lasting bond.With more... MORE

Bobby Pierce, 437th Aircrew Flight Equipment fabrication shop, has worked in the fabrication shop for more than 30 years. He retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service and since he loved working in the Aircrew Flight Equipment career field, decided to continue with the profession. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Gen. Livingston: American hero, Medal of Honor recipient
February 26, 2014 — The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military decoration. For retired Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston, Charleston, S.C., resident and Medal of Honor recipient, it was never his award to wear. It's about more than him."I wear the Medal of Honor for the Marines that died that day (May 2, 1968)," said Livingston. "They represent the highest... MORE

(U.S. Air Force drawing/photo by Senior Airman Tom Brading)

17th AS keeps mission moving
February 13, 2014 — The 437th Airlift Wing's mission is to safely provide precise, reliable airlift worldwide, and its vision is to continue as the nation's airlift wing of choice; leading through excellence and innovation. One of the four Airlift Squadron's in the 437th AW is the 17th AS at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.On a daily basis the 17th AS conducts... MORE

Airman 1st Class Amanda Fields, 17th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, performs a pre-flight inspection Feb. 11, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. When deployed, the 17th AS will fly multiple missions every day, moving either cargo or personnel. The majority of their missions will be air drops … dropping critical supplies, such as food and ammunition to forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashlee Galloway)