Charleston AFB ships emergency funds to U.S. Embassy in Haiti

Covered by ordinary shipping plastic and crisscrossed cargo straps, an 800-pound stash of cold, hard cash unsuspectingly took flight from Charleston AFB at approximately 7 p.m. Jan. 22.Known only by a handful of members onboard the flight, the shipment was the focus of a high-priority mission

KC-10 returns from air refueling mission in Southwest Asia

Photos: Deployed security forces train force protection Airmen

Faces around base: Airmen making a difference during Haiti relief

Fairchild fights global warming with new 'alternative fuel'

As the threat of global warming keeps our climate on thin ice, every effort to cut emissions and "go green" helps reduce our carbon footprint.With that in mind, Team Fairchild has taken action and opened an E85 pump for use by certain government vehicles Wednesday on base. Col. Timothy Bush, 92nd

Phoenix Ravens secure AMC aircraft supporting Operation Unified Response

When Tech. Sgt. Toma Ferguson received a phone call Jan. 15 putting him on alert for a flight to support Operation Unified Response, he was excited about being able to provide relief and support to the millions of Haitians impacted by the Jan. 12 7.0-earthquake.Since leaving Jan. 16 on his first

Open for business

A ceremony here Jan. 15 marked the opening of a two-bay C-17 Globemaster III hangar.The 105-foot tall facility was under construction since 2008. It is one of the final pieces in a 22-project series to make a home for the C-17 airframe at the base.Col. Jim Vechery, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander,

New plan promotes energy conservation

In February, Dover will begin construction to decentralize its aging heat plant, which is expected to save the base about $1.9 million a year.This project is estimated to cost just under $25 million and is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 with four contracts already

AMC wins Air Force Organizational Excellence Award

Air Mobility Command was recognized with its eighth Air Force Organizational Excellence Award Jan. 22.  Air Force officials announced the 2008-2009 U.S. Air Force unit awards naming 16 units among the Air Force's best in five categories.The AFOEA recognizes the achievements and accomplishments of

C-17 Stage office keeps fleet moving

When Charleston Air Force Base became the air hub for C-17 Globemaster III's providing relief supplies of water, food and medical needs, the 437th Airlift Wing established a C-17 stage to manage the vast number of aircrews supporting Operation Unified Response."As support for Operation Unified