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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...

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...

Airman builds partnerships using his Indian roots
October 9, 2013 — Senior Airman Roshan Joseph is an aerospace propulsion maintainer with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., where he makes sure all C-17 Globemaster III aircraft engines are in first-rate condition at all times, but more than 14 years ago he had never even stepped foot in the United States.At the young age of 11 ,...

Army Strategic Logistics Activity Charleston - supporting warfighters
September 25, 2013 — In 1995, an Army unit stood up in Charleston with the intent of moving warfighters and their equipment to locations around the world - mission ready and fast. This unit, the Army Strategic Logistics Activity Charleston located on Joint Base Charleston - Naval Weapons Station, S.C., is still performing that mission today.Army Strategic Logistics...

Loadmaster delivers last C-17, father delivered first
September 19, 2013 — For one family, the term "like father, like son" has never been more true.Any father would be proud to watch their son be a part of the arrival of the last C-17 Globemaster III to Joint Base Charleston. However, for Ret. Chief Master Sgt. Bob Morris, felt more than pride knowing his son, Tech. Sgt. Mike Morris, 437th Airlift Wing Operations Group...

You are not alone: September, Suicide Prevention Month
September 18, 2013 — There is a predator looming over the United States Armed Forces, stealing lives of honorable service members every year.It is not concerned if you have a family at home, whether you're male or female - if you just started your career or just finishing it."Suicide is a massive problem that is affecting the total force of the military," said Maj...

The journey home: Final USAF C-17 takes inaugural flight
September 13, 2013 — As the sun rose above Long Beach, Calif., the last U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, P-223, rolled off the Boeing assembly onto the flight line where it was prepared for its inaugural flight to Joint Base Charleston, S.C.A ceremony was held on stage with the P-223 in the backdrop for all to see, while Air Force leaders thanked the Boeing...

Supporting the warfighter: 841st Transportation Battalion 's unique mission
September 4, 2013 — With more than 50 mission partners spread across Joint Base Charleston, one unit you may not be aware of is the 841st Transportation Battalion, which plays a vital role in military operations and supporting the warfighter. The 841st Transportation Battalion's mission is to deploy and conduct surface deployment and redeployment distribution and...

Before the last C-17, part III: So the bird may fly
August 27, 2013 — Editor's Note: For more than 20 years, the C-17 Globemaster III has delivered rapid air mobility at a moment's notice around the world. With the last U.S. Air Force C-17 scheduled to roll off the Boeing assembly line Sept. 12, 2013, we look back on the continuing impact this signature Charleston aircraft makes to the United States Air Force through...

Biking group stays active physically in the community
August 16, 2013 — Marrington Plantation, more than 1,600 acres of woodlands on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, has many visitors each year who enjoy hunting, hiking, picnicking, fishing, wildlife watching and mountain biking. Although there aren't any mountains in the LowCountry, that fact doesn't stop members of the Low Country Fat Tire Freaks from getting...