Features - Page 27

Working under pressure
March 2, 2012 — The 437th Airlift Wing's C-17 Globemaster III's are a vital asset to humanitarian, airdrop and contingency operations and without the ongoing dedication of the hydraulics shop, there would be no mission.Hydraulics Airmen begin their career at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Their initial 10-week training teaches Airmen their primary Air Force...

One Airman leaves mark as Team Charleston's first African-American female command chief
February 29, 2012 — Throughout the years, Joint Base Charleston, formerly known as Charleston Air Force Base, has had many different command chiefs. But one command chief greatly differed from the rest. Not only was this chief the first and only female to lead Team Charleston, but she was also Charleston's first African-American female command chief.In 2007, after...

Civil Air Patrol: A legacy of selfless sacrifice
February 23, 2012 — From flying through the skies conducting search and rescue missions to training tomorrow's leaders, one volunteer organization has been leading the way in making profound differences in America's communities.The Civil Air Patrol is a congressionally chartered, non-profit, national corporation that was founded in 1941, one week prior to the Japanese...

War from within: Master Sgt. Kapanke's resilient internal battle
February 15, 2012 — (This feature is the follow up to "Life after Death: 45 tumors didn't slow this Airman down", which is featured as part of "Through the Airman's Eyes" series on AF.mil. The story digs deeper into the emotional war Master Sgt. Scott Kapanke fought within himself and how he found the resiliency to fight back when the odds of survival were against...

On Top of the World: Tops in Blue Airman returns home
February 9, 2012 — At the age of seven, Petrice Brown had no idea where her passion for singing would lead her. But from her humble beginnings singing in a church in the small town of Cochran, Ga. to performing in front of thousands of people around the world, Brown has remained an Airman with class.More than 13 years later, Brown, a senior airman assigned to the...

Programs provide single military members recreational opportunities
February 8, 2012 — Joint Base Charleston now offers two programs directed toward serving single and unaccompanied military members in order to provide a variety of recreational programs designed to meet the needs and interests of the military community.The Air Force Single Airman Initiative Program and Navy Liberty Program are available to single military members to...

Optometrists help clear JB Charleston’s vision
February 7, 2012 — "Please cover your left eye and read the lowest line you can see," is a common phrase heard at any optometry clinic. Joint Base Charleston currently has three different clinics: the JB Charleston Air Base Optometry Clinic, the Naval Health Clinic Charleston Optometry Clinic and the Department of Defense/Veteran Affairs Joint Optometry Clinic, both...

Baptism by Fire: Airman battles 63,000 gallons of burning jet fuel, receives medal for heroism.
January 25, 2012 — 1st Lt. Nicholas Mercurio, 1st Combat Camera Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., didn't set out to receive the Air Force Achievement Medal with Valor while deployed with Provincial Reconstruction Team Kunar. "My hope was that I could just go out there and do my job," said Mercurio. His job was Public Affairs Officer for the ongoing...

AADD - An Alternative to Drinking and Driving
January 25, 2012 — What if your wingman, who was originally supposed to be your designated driver, had a couple of drinks and your "get home safely" back-up plan has failed? There are other wingmen you can rely on to get you home safely: Airmen Against Drunk Driving.AADD is an all-volunteer program, which provides free, safe, confidential rides home to military...

Auto Hobby Shop offers "top notch service for less"
January 18, 2012 — Often, Airmen and their families travel to off-base mechanics to seek assistance with their car issues, but little did they know, a shop exists right here at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base.The Auto Hobby Center, located in the Arts and Craft Center Bldg. 637, provides customer-driven instructional programs to enhance individual life skills that are...