AMC squadron commander receives Bronze Star for deployed service

Lt. Col. Charles Henderson, Air Mobility Command Test and Evaluation Squadron commander, received a Bronze Star on May 25 here for deployed service after returning from Iraq.Colonel Henderson accepted the decoration from Lt. Gen. Rusty Findley, Air Mobility Command vice commander, after serving in

Back to Basics - Leadership at All Levels

With the Critical Days of Summer right around the corner Air Mobility Command senior leaders are asking Airmen to be safe and cautious.Every year between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the Air Force sees a rise accidents and fatalities of its Airmen and their families. This year's theme is, "Back to

Scott building renamed in honor of special agent

On Nov. 1, 2007, Special Agents Thomas Crowell, David Weiger and Nathan Schuldheiss were in a vehicle near Balad Air Base, Iraq that was struck by an improvised explosive device killing all three of them. Agent Crowell, who was assigned to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Detachment

World class guitarist joins forces with Band of Mid-America

The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America hosted a unique guest May 18 to rehearse with their rock band, Starlifter. Jennifer Batten, a solo artist and former guitarist with Michael Jackson, came to Scott Air Force Base to rehearse with the band in preparation for a future joint concert in the

Spouses along for the ride

Palmetto Stage supply's Afghanistan with troops, cargo

When the President of the United States announced in December 2009 that there would be a shift in focus to Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, Joint Base Charleston was on the short list of base's to support the mission. The 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center and Air Mobility Command,

Surge demands increased efforts from 437 APS

As the surge in Afghanistan continues, so does the increasing operations tempo for many squadrons here at Joint Base Charleston. Among these is the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, who, despite the increase in pace, continues to carry out this vital day-to-day mission.Within the first five months of this

Avionics Shop works around clock to repair vital aircraft parts for C-17s worldwide

While many of us are heading to bed at the end of a long day, Airmen from the 437th Maintenance Squadron Avionics Flight work through the night in order to ensure vital repairs are made on parts necessary for C-17s to conduct day-to-day operations.The Avionics Intermediate Systems Shop, working 24

NCAA coaches tour kicks off at McConnell

McConnell bared their school pride May 22 during the 3rd Annual NCAA Coaches Tour Kickoff when football coaches from the University of Oregon and Harvard University toured McConnell to thank Airmen for their service.The event was the first stop in the 2010 tour and gave coaches Chip Kelly; Oregon,

Surge participation by McChord reminiscent of the historic Berlin airlift

Sixty-two years ago on July 2, Airmen in the 1-year-old United States Air Force made history with a mission which airlifted 2.3 million tons of coal, food and supplies to Berlin, Germany after Soviet dictator Josef Stalin had cut off all ground transportation through Russia.The Soviet blockade on