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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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

Before the last C-17, part II: Flying there and back
August 14, 2013 — (Editor's Note: For more than 20 years, the C-17 Globemaster III has delivered rapid air mobility at a moment's notice all 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... MORE

Airman’s actions in support of OEF result with AFCAM
August 8, 2013 — On April 9, 2012, a U.S. Navy Seal Team was conducting a village stability patrol mission along a ledge of a mountain in Afghanistan. During their mission, the team was engaged by PKM machine gun and AK47 small arms fire - resulting in one of their team members being shot in the leg."We were pretty much going out every day," said Tech. Sgt... MORE

Before the last C-17: Carrying the load
August 6, 2013 — (Editor's Note: For more than 20 years, the C-17 Globemaster III has delivered rapid air mobility at a moment's notice all 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... MORE