Viking Challenge '09 breaks record as largest in event history

With 321 participants competing on 36 teams, Saturday's Viking Challenge 2009, was the largest in event history and was another successful fundraiser for the Travis Fisher House.Viking Challenge, the 12-hour relay event in which teams continuously moved -- running, jogging or walking -- took place

Month of the Military Child

Expeditionary Center NCO represents Air Force in NJ Hall of Fame induction

"That lieutenant is six miracles in one," said Master Sgt. Jeff Norway, reflecting on his experience meeting U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brian Brennan, who received the first Unsung Hero Award during the 2009 New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony May 3 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in

AMC names 2008 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

During the 2008 Air Mobility Command Outstanding Airmen and First Sergeant of the Year banquet April 29 at the Scott AFB Club, 12 AMC OAY finalists were recognized and four of the finalists were selected to go on to compete at Air Force level. The AMC 2008 Outstanding Airmen of the Year are: Senior

AMC commander: 'Charleston Airmen are outstanding'

The men and women of Air Mobility Command are doing great things and Charleston AFB Airmen are doing outstanding work across the globe, said the AMC commander during a visit to the base April 16 and 17.Gen. Arthur Lichte stopped at Charleston AFB on his way to Columbia, S.C., to attend the Doolittle

Veteran gets Bronze Star after 65 years

On Dec. 30, 1943, Army Pfc. Clarence Wallaert was shot in the hip by a German sniper while fighting against the German Winter Line in Italy.  Private Wallaert bandaged his wound and provided 12 hours of automatic rifle support for his Army comrades advancing into the Liri Valley, the "gateway to

AMC Outstanding Airmen of the Year recognized April 29

During this year's Air Mobility Command Outstanding Airmen and First Sergeant of the Year banquet April 29, 12 AMC Airmen will be recognized as the best of the best in their respective categories. Additionally, during the banquet, three of these Airmen - from the Airman, NCO and senior NCO

Defense task force seeks feedback on sexual assault in military

Members of the Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst recently to speak with base leaders, sexual assault response coordinators and other base personnel. The task force, which was chartered by Congress to look at sexual assault programs

Community leaders experience Airmen, airpower

Twenty-four civic leaders experienced multiple Air Force missions during a fly-away community relations tour April 7 and 8.As guests of the 62nd Airlift Wing commander and 446th AW vice commander, the civic leaders visited McChord, Fairchild and Malmstrom Air Force Bases in less than 36 hours,

Team Charleston helping OEF build-up

Charleston AFB is currently working to move numerous shipments of airfield matting overseas to help create landing strips and taxiways in a number of remote locations. Airfield matting is used to accelerate airfield construction by eliminating the time required for placing cement or asphaltic