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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)

One for One: JB Charleston goes International
February 4, 2014 — As the sun begins to rise over the Australian outback, the very same sun is setting for Royal Australian Air Force Sgt. Daniel Humphreys, currently assigned to the 17th Airlift Squadron as an exchange loadmaster. Humphreys will be calling Charleston, S.C., his home for the next few years. In exchange for Humphreys, the U.S. Air Force is sending... MORE

(U.S. Air Force graphic/Senior Airman Tom Brading and Senior Airman Ashlee Galloway)

CMSgt Mark Bronson joins Team Charleston as new command chief
January 31, 2014 — In 1992, then-Airman Basic Mark Bronson began his career as a maintainer at Loring Air Force Base, Maine. Twenty two years, a new career field and a number of awards later, Bronson, now a Chief Master Sergeant, has returned to the East Coast to serve as the senior, Air Force enlisted leader for Joint Base Charleston.On Jan. 5, 2014, Chief Master... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility offers services to military and retirees
December 3, 2013 — The Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility, located on JB Charleston - Air Base, provides veterinary care for pets of active-duty military, their dependents and retirees.But their primary mission is to provide protection for troops and animals from infectious diseases, including those passed from animals to humans and to provide for... MORE

Moria Roberts (right), Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, and Kristen Davis, veterinary technician, perform a minor surgery Nov. 22, 2013, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Joint Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The facility provides animal care to active-duty military, their dependents and retirees. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashlee Galloway)

Hell and back: A survivor's courage to overcome domestic violence and abduction and inspire others
November 20, 2013 — Editor's note: Certain details of this story, including names and locations, are being withheld for the sake of the individuals involved. The subject of this story requested we refer to her as "Airman Ebony.""We were in a relationship for a little over six months when I broke up with him," Ebony said, thinking back to before her abduction. "You... MORE

(U.S. Air Force illustration / Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Child uses Epilepsy to educate others
November 20, 2013 — "Hi, my name is Evelyn Hill. I am 7 years old and have epilepsy. I take special medicine to help me not have seizures anymore. Did you know that more than 50 million people in the world have epilepsy?"This was the beginning of a speech Evelyn gave over the intercom system at Hunley Park Elementary School, Charleston, S.C., to all the students Nov... MORE

Seven year old Evelyn Hill lean against the pole outside of her house as she looks at the lights that are up in honor of Epilepsy Awareness Month Nov. 13, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Evelyn is the daughter of Senior Airman Jessica Jordan, 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulic mechanic, and Senior Airman Ryan Jordan, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare technician. Evelyn was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2010 at the age of 4. Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which a person has repeated seizures or convulsions. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Command Chief: Grounded in Reality
November 5, 2013 — "Rank doesn't matter, actions do," said Chief Master Sgt. Shawn M. Hughes, 437th Airlift Wing command chief. Hughes was appointed as the 437th AW Command Chief on 10 July 2013.Born Sean Michael Kennedy in Northern Michigan with three other siblings, Hughes's upbringing was not of the traditional type."My mother went AWOL when I was six," said... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes, 437th Airlift Wing command chief

Airmen take on Phoenix Raven challenge
October 23, 2013 — Airman 1st Class Marisa Placie, 628th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, faces off with a Redman using self-defense techniques to respond to the "aggressor," Oct. 10, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Placie and two other security forces members went through a three-week course at the JB Charleston Phoenix Raven facility to prepare them for the... MORE

Airman 1st Class Marisa Placie, 628th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, faces off with a Redman using self-defense techniques to respond to the "aggressor," Oct. 10, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Placie and two other security forces members went through a three-week course at the JB Charleston Phoenix Raven facility to prepare them for the Phoenix Raven training course at the United States Air Force Expeditionary Center at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Cancer's fight with Jessica Newbury
October 9, 2013 — "I found a lump in my right breast in 2009," said Jessica Newbury. "Two years after my mom passed away from this very same thing."Newbury was only 25 years old when she started her battle with breast cancer."The doctors diagnosed me with Ductal Carcinoma in Situ and Invasive Cancer," said Newbury."My right breast had Stage 0 Breast Cancer," said... MORE

Jessica Newbury, poses for a picture Oct. 9, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Newbury joined the United States Navy in 2003 and served for eight years as a machinist mate before her medical retirement. Newbury is a breast cancer survivor and continues to be an inspiration for those that know her and her story. U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Neal)