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Ramsbury honors the heroes of D-Day: A look back at the 437th Troop Carrier Group
June 11, 2024
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brad Fisher, commander of the 15th Airlift Squadron, and U.S. Air Force Maj. David Martin, commander of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, stand with Ramsbury residents dressed as American World War II paratroopers in front of the memorial dedicated to the 437th Troop Carrier Group at RAF Ramsbury, June 8, 2024. The ceremony marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day, honoring the group's significant contributions during the invasion of Normandy and throughout World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Taylor Ferry)
Top Air Force leaders visit JB Charleston, highlight urgency of reoptimization in “time of consequence”
April 29, 2024
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin speaks to Airmen during an all call at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 26, 2024. During the all call, Allvin and Flosi addressed the need for rapid reoptimization of forces to effectively confront great power competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Silvera)
437th AW Leaders Recognizes 14th AS Crew
March 10, 2022
photo from a C-17 training flight
14th AS Aircrew Conducts Readiness Training
March 10, 2022
photo from a C-17 training flight
JB Charleston executes full-spectrum readiness exercise
November 19, 2018
Capt. Christopher Long, 315th Airlift Wing officer in charge of accessories, listens to a radio transmission during a readiness exercise Nov. 16, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. To keep the training as realistic as possible, participants from across JB Charleston received the equipment, weapons and specialty uniform items they would use in real-world situations. The simulated scenarios enabled senior base leaders and subject matter experts to ensure the readiness of JB Charleston’s quick response capabilities.
Incentive flight recognizes high-performing JB Charleston members
October 2, 2018
Airmen and Sailors board a C-17 Globemaster III on the flightline Oct. 2, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The service members were preparing for an incentive flight, which they earned by distinguishing themselves within their respective units. Leadership from the 628th Air Base Wing and the 437th Airlift Wing collaborated to provide flying opportunities for non-aircrew service members.
JB Charleston supports Weapons School capstone event
December 14, 2017
Airman 1st Class Kevin Schreiber, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals a C-17 Globemaster during a Joint Forcible Entry training event in support of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration phase here, Dec. 9. Thirty seven C-17s, 21 C-130 Hercules and 120 U.S. Army paratroopers participated in the mobility portion of the WSINT phase during a simulated mass JFE event over a contested target on a range near Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The event is designed to teach Airmen how to get safely to their target and direct airpower and follow-on forces to that target.
Joint Base Charleston C-17 deploys to deliver U.S. Navy's undersea rescue
November 21, 2017
A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft takes off from Joint Base Charleston with equipment headed for Argentina, Nov. 18, 2017. Joint Base Charleston's efforts are helping aid the search and rescue of the A.R.A. San Juan, an Argentine navy submarine that went missing Nov. 15, 2017. As part of the support, two C-17 Globemaster IIIs and one C-5M Super Galaxy from Air Mobility Command are delivering needed equipment and expertise to assist a partner nation. The first flight from Joint Base Charleston is carrying a tow bar, a Tunner 60K Aircraft Cargo Loader and three members of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. While on the ground, the team will be conducting runway assessments prior to other equipment arriving in country. Additional U.S. Air Force support will be provided to aid efforts.
Mobility Airmen support Argentine submarine search effort
November 20, 2017
A U.S. C-5M Super Galaxy assigned to the 22nd Airlift Squadron takes off from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Nov. 18, 2017.
U.S. Air Force, Navy to deploy Undersea Rescue Capabilities
November 18, 2017
Maj. Benjamin Buxton, right, and 1st Lt. Casey Larson, left, 16th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing pilots, perform preflight checks before a mission to support search and rescue operations in Argentina, Nov. 18, 2017. Joint Base Charleston's efforts are helping aid the search and rescue of the A.R.A. San Juan, an Argentine navy submarine that went missing Nov. 15, 2017. As part of the support, two C-17 Globemaster IIIs and one C-5M Super Galaxy from Air Mobility Command are delivering needed equipment and expertise to assist a partner nation. The first flight from Joint Base Charleston is carrying a tow bar, a Tunner 60K Aircraft Cargo Loader and three members of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. While on the ground, the team will be conducting runway assessments prior to other equipment arriving in country. Additional U.S. Air Force support will be provided to aid efforts.