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

AMC Commander: Memorial Day - Take Time to Pause and Reflect

As we all prepare to observe Memorial Day, let me first thank you for your extraordinary dedication and contributions to our nation and this Command. Whatever the challenge, you continually answer the call and perform your mission with incredible distinction and courage. Speaking of courage, I ask

Olympic silver medalist takes flight

Monique Lamoureux, a 2010 Winter Olympics Silver Medalist, donned a different uniform for the afternoon during an incentive flight with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds May 20.Ms. Lamoureux played for the US Women's Olympic Hockey Team along with her twin sister Jocelyne. The twins,

62nd Communications Squadron Airman gears up for competition

Before he puts on his Air Force uniform, every morning from about 5:30 Tech. Sgt. Llewyn McFarlane makes some time for himself.No shoptalk or socializing, just him, the weight bench and the barbells."It's my drug," he said of his time at the base gym. "If I don't get it, I'm out of whack."And with

KC-10 maintainers conquer night shift ops in Southwest Asia

Maintenance Airmen from the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's Extender aircraft maintenance unit work 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the KC-10 Extender for the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at a non-disclosed base here. Among them are Airmen working the night shift covering 12