AFSO 21 improves 437 APS after operations

Last year, the 437th Aerial Port Squadron began one of the first lean initiative events coordinated through the Charleston AFB Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century office. "At the aerial port, they take great pride in the fact that warfighter lives literally depend on the cargo they

Airmen deliver strategic aid to Lebanese military

C-17 Globemaster III crews of the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron delivered bullets to Beirut as part of a short notice ammunition re-supply tasking in support of the Lebanese military.The 816th EAS, a tenant unit of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing based out of Southwest Asia, was given the

First C-17 combat "Screamer" airdrop

A C-17 deployed to Southwest Asia conducted the first C-17 combat airdrop using the Joint Precision Airdrop System with a screamer, May 24. Screamers are steerable GPS-guided container delivery system bundles. The mission was also unique because it conducted airdrops in two locations using two types

Grand Forks AFB medical group lassos quality training

The 319th Medical Group demonstrated their medical expertise, skills and training during a multi-event contingency operations competition in both daylight and lowlight here May 18. The competition, dubbed the "Med Group Rodeo," gave medical personnel from many backgrounds the opportunity to put

Airmen practice tactics, patrolling at Fort Dix

New commander takes helm at U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center

During a change of command ceremony here May 23, Brig. Gen. Kip L. Self took command of the United States Air Force Expeditionary Center from Maj. Gen. Scott Gray.The presiding officer was Gen. Duncan McNabb, Air Mobility Command commander from Scott AFB, Ill. In his remarks after accepting command,

Team Charleston mourns loss of 437 AMXS Airman

A 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron technical sergeant passed away May 19 after a tractor accident at his home. Tech. Sgt. Eon-Paul Harry was pulling a tree out of the ground when the tractor jerked and rolled on top of him. Sergeant Harry was pulling the tree out because he was working on

Military honored in annual parade

The 69th Annual Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade, themed "Here's to the Heroes," marched through downtown Spokane on the evening of May 19 as residents, visitors and fellow servicemembers crowded the sidewalks to watch. Among the exhibits included a red convertible carrying Col. Scott

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