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Living with an attitude of gratitude – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 3)
January 10, 2018 — “I already got my running blade,” said an enthusiastic Maj. Stephanie Proellochs (PRE’-locks). After only taking her first steps in November, Proellochs, a U.S. Air Force Medical Service Corps (MSC) Officer and recent amputee, was already thinking of how she would be able to run and eventually snowboard with her family... MORE

U.S. Air Force Medical Service Corps Officer, Maj. Stephanie Proellochs (center), works with two of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s physical therapists in Bethesda, MD, Nov. 8, 2017. Kyla Dunlavey (right) and Alyssa Olsen (left) work with the rest of Proellochs’ medical team throughout her amputation recovery. Proellochs was diagnosed with a metastatic tumor in her left foot in January 2017, which resulted in having her foot amputated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karina Luis)

Embracing the uncharted life as an amputee – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 2)
December 27, 2017 — Maj. Stephanie Proellochs (PRE’-locks), a recent amputee, gazes up at the rock climbing wall at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s physical therapy center in Bethesda, Maryland. She recalled the time she witnessed a Service member who had lost his arm effortlessly climb his way to the top... MORE

Maj. Stephanie Proellochs carefully inspects her leg and prosthesis after a round of physical therapy exercises at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Nov. 15, 2017. Proellochs underwent an amputation as a result of a malignant tumor that spread. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karina Luis)

Every journey begins with a single step – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 1)
December 26, 2017 — This started as a story about an Airman fighting cancer, overcoming the odds, and returning to active duty. Unfortunately, stories about cancer are rarely so simple, and just when the finish line is in site, new challenges can present themselves. Such is the case for Maj. Stephanie Proellochs, a Medical Service Corps (MSC) officer, who after a year of treatment and the amputation of her left foot, thought she was cancer-free in November... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Stephanie Proellochs relies on her wheelchair as she heads in to her daily physical therapy session at Walter Reed Medical Center, Nov. 8, 2017. Proellochs received a below-the-knee amputation in September 2017 to treat a malignant tumor that had metastasized and spread. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karina Luis)

Community unites after fire destroys Marine’s home
December 23, 2016 — When a correctional specialist assigned to the U.S. Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston, left his house the morning of Nov. 23, 2016, he didn’t realize it would be the last time he and his 3-year old son would see it intact. When he received a phone call saying his house had burned down, he was in disbelief having left it less than an hour prior. A... MORE

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Ruben Barnett, U.S. Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston correctional specialist, and his son, Ruben received gifts from BAE Systems at his new home Dec. 21, 2016. Barnett and his son lost all of their belongings in a house fire the day before Thanksgiving. BAE Systems and Operation Homefront host a campaign called the Joy of Giving where they sponsor a family in need during the holiday season.

USCGC Hamilton assists Haitian President and U.S. Ambassador in damage assessment
October 28, 2016 — In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton embarked the Republic of Haiti’s president, Jocelerme Privert, transporting him to the waters adjacent to the Haitian city of Jeremie. Hurricane Matthew directly impacted Jeremie rendering roads impassable and severely damaging the infrastructure.President Privert, accompanied by U.S... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Scott Clendenin, USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) commander, meets with Jocelerme Privert, President of the Republic of Haiti, Peter Mulrean, U.S. Ambassador to Haiti and Leopold Berlanger, President of Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council, aboard the Hamilton off the coast of Jeremie, Haiti, Oct. 8, 2016 (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer First-Class Joseph Cook)

Team Charleston weathers the storm
October 14, 2016 — As Hurricane Matthew approached the Eastern Coast of theUnited States, residents of South Carolina were given an evacuation order byGovernor Nikki Haley. Based on this, Joint Base Charleston leadership made thedetermination to issue a Limited Evacuation Order. With limited personnel following an evacuation, the task of safelystoring or moving... MORE

Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, marshals in the first C-17 Globemaster III returning to Joint Base Charleston on Oct. 11 after evacuating for Hurricane Matthew. Many of the aircraft continued to perform various world-wide missions from their evacuated locations.

Aircraft return from Hurricane Matthew evacuation
October 11, 2016 — Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, marshals in the first C-17 Globemaster III returning to Joint Base Charleston on Oct. 11 after evacuating for Hurricane Matthew. Many of the aircraft continued to perform various world-wide missions from their evacuated locations. MORE

Recovery efforts underway from Hurricane Matthew
October 11, 2016 — Members of Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina continue to assess and repair damage across the installation as recovery efforts continue from Hurricane Matthew. MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Tressel, radio frequency transmission technician with the 628th Communications Squadron, inspects a ultra high frequency (UHF) antenna for wind damage caused by Hurricane Matthew on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Oct. 10, 2016. Joint Base personnel are working diligently to return the Joint Base to full operational status after disaster response coordinators assessed damage and verified a safe operating environment.