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Innovation saves AMC $2 million annually
October 2, 2017 — The 437th Airlift Wing began modifying the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft with new mounts for the Electronic Flight Bag Sept. 25, 2017. The new mounts will increase flight safety in C-17s and are estimated to save Air Mobility Command $2 million in repairs annually.The EFB allows the aircrew to digitally view aviation charts and publications... MORE

Lt. Col. Thomas Clark, 437th Operations Group deputy chief of standards and evaluations, uses the new Electronic Flight Bag mount modification on the flightline in Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 29, 2017.

437 AW crew provides Maria relief within hours
September 25, 2017 — Members of the 14th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency completed a humanitarian mission in support of Hurricane Maria to St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Sept. 23.The mission provided the islands with a FAA mobile air traffic control tower with an instrument... MORE

Senior Airman Kenny Phonsyry, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs preflight checks at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 23, 2017. The 14th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, flew a mobile air traffic control tower, food and water to St. Thomas, Virgin Islands in support of Hurricane Maria relief efforts.

Joint team delivers relief in Maria aftermath
September 25, 2017 — Members of the 14th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, delivered 17 pallets containing more than 129,000 pounds of food and water to St. Croix, Virgin Islands in support of relief efforts after Hurricane Maria, Sept. 24.The mission to St. Croix was one of two humanitarian missions flown to the Virgin Islands within 48 hours. The air crew flew... MORE

Maj. Kari Flemming, left, 14th Airlift Squadron pilot, and Flight Lt. Matt Jenkinson, right, 14th AS Royal air force exchange pilot, both from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., perform preflight checks at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 24, 2017. Members of the 14th AS delivered more than 129,000 pounds of food and water to St. Croix, Virgin Islands in support of relief efforts after Hurricane Maria. The mission to St. Croix marked the second mission the crew flew to the Virgin Islands for humanitarian aid in 48 hours.

C-17s depart JB Charleston for Exercise Mobility Guardian
July 31, 2017 — Senior Airman Raymond Salas, 15th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster, secures luggage and cargo here, prior to departing for Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington State, in support of Exercise Mobility Guardian July 31. Mobility Guardian is designed to enhance the capabilities of mobility Airmen to succeed in dynamic threat... MORE

Senior Airman Raymond Salas, 15th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster, secures luggage and cargo here, prior to departing for Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington State, in support of Exercise Mobility Guardian July 31. Mobility Guardian is designed to enhance the capabilities of mobility Airmen to succeed in dynamic threat environments. The exercise features more than 3,000 participants and involves 25 countries from July 31 to Aug. 11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Aircrew training device saves AMC time, money
May 5, 2017 — JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Members of Joint Base Charleston celebrated the standup of the Total Force Aerospace and Operational Physiology Team along with the unveiling of the Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device and Hypoxia Familiarization Trainer during a ceremony here May 2. The ROBD is used to provide 437th and 315th Airlift Wing aircrews with... MORE

Maj. Kasie Gaona, Air Force Reservist, prepares a student for Aerospace Physiology refresher training using the Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device and Hypoxia Familiarization Trainer May 3. By using the device, Airmen receive their five-year required physiology training in a realistic simulation, locally and without the risks associated with the hypobaric chamber.

Airmen use special experience to foster relationships during Global Health Engagement
April 11, 2017 — A team of five Airmen, two with a special experience identifier earned through the International Health Specialist (IHS) program, traveled to Tegucigalpa, Honduras to work side-by-side with their Honduran air force counterparts during a subject matter expert exchange here, April 3. Airmen with an IHS certification were able to provide diversified international skills and knowledge of military and civilian health disciplines used to facilitate the five-day engagement by enabling flight medicine knowledge to be shared across a language barrier, which helps strengthen partnerships. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ricardo Sequeira, 628th Medical Operations Support Squadron and 14th Airlift Squadron flight surgeon, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, right, talks to a member of the Honduran air force about flight medicine during an aerospace medicine subject matter expert exchange in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, April 4. The goal of the global health exchange is to share best practices, enhance relationships, and build partnership capacities.

U.S. Airmen share aerospace medicine best practices with Honduran counterparts
April 11, 2017 — Five U.S. Airmen conducted a subject matter expert knowledge exchange with their Honduran counterparts to share best practices and increase partner nation capacities in aerospace medicine from April 4-6... MORE

Honduran air force Subteniente Auxiliar Sanidad Obed Antonio Contreres Fuentes, left, talks to U.S. Air Force Capt. Diego Torres, center left, Detachment 4, 375th Operations Group flight nurse instructor and evaluator, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Staff Sgt. Gabriel Trujillo, center right, 779th Medical Operations Squadron paramedic, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, and Capt. Leslie Whiting, 88th Aerospace Medicine Squadron aerospace nurse manager, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, as part of a subject matter expert exchange in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, April 4. The global health engagement brought U.S. and Honduran counterparts together to build and strengthen partner relationships.

U.S., Honduran air force share best medical practices
April 11, 2017 — Five U.S. Airmen conducted a subject matter expert knowledge exchange with their Honduran counterparts to share best practices and increase partner nation capacities in aerospace medicine from April 4-6... MORE

628 CES reignites aircraft mock-up training
March 23, 2017 — After being shut down for six months due to mechanical problems, the Aircraft Training Mock Up became operational and was used by the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron March 21, 2017.The aircraft mock up conducts controlled aircraft live fire burns of onboard cargo as well as mounted and dismounted engine components to provide the most realistic... MORE

Glen Pilger, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, prepares for a live-fire training exercise at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 23, 2017. The training conduct controlled aircraft live-fire burns of onboard cargo as well as mounted and dismounted engine components for large frame aircraft. The purpose of the training is to provide the most realistic experience possible.

628th ABW Annual Awards Ceremony
January 30, 2017 — Team Charleston celebrated its gold-medal Airmen and Sailors assigned to the 628th Air Base Wing during the wing's Olympics-themed annual awards ceremony held at the Charleston Club, Jan. 27. Airman of the Year: Staff Sgt. Brittaney Wigginton - 628th Medical Group NCO of the Year: Staff Sgt. Michele Lazurka - 628th Medical Group Senior NCO of the... MORE

The 628th Air Base Wing annual award winners pose for a photo with base leadership after the Annual Awards ceremony at the Charleston Club, Jan. 27, 2017. These gold-medal Airmen and Sailors were recognized during the Olympic-themed event for their hard work throughout 2016.