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  • AFSO21 changes streamline force

    Several groups on base are working together to come up with more efficient ways to use available C-17 Globemaster IIIs for training missions during the week. By shortening the turn time of each aircraft from three hours and 15 minutes to two hours and using an engine running crew change process, by

  • SNCO shares story of success in spirit of Fitness Month

    If Airmen were trains and their career paths were tracks, then undoubtedly Master Sgt. Robert Stewart was a rusty, worn-out and derailed train a year ago, until he found a driving force strong enough to lift him back onto his track, grease his wheels and get him chugging again - this time, on the

  • Latest AFSO21 successes at McGuire

    Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century is changing the way Airmen around the world do business, and McGuire AFB is no exception. Here is a brief description of a few recent Rapid Improvement Events here: - A Mobile Composite Tool Kit has been designed to serve the Airmen of the 305th

  • Services Airmen train, practice use of expeditionary kitchen at Eagle Flag

    Some Airmen might not think a hot meal is a big deal, but for Airmen at a bare base a meal not named "MRE" can bring a few happy and hungry faces to the dinner table. That's where Airmen from the Air Force services career field deployed to Eagle Flag come in to play. When service members arrive at a

  • Fairchild Airmen reunite with family after deployment

    Applause and cheers, hugs and tears of joy. This is what awaited 44 returning warriors as they walked off of a KC-135 to be greeted by a crowd of more than 100 military family members, fellow Airmen and local media crews here April 30. After the welcome on the ramp next to the plane, the families

  • 14th AS Pelicans deliver Davis-Monthan AFB augmentees loadmaster training

    It was 91 degrees in the hot, arid climate of the Arizona desert. Tail 1190 landed at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., and Team Charleston's loadmasters Tech. Sgt. Jason Brown and Airmen 1st Class Matthew Efird, James Soto and Peter Jensen of the 14th Airlift Squadron kicked into gear. In an effort to

  • Volunteers recognized for efforts

    Of the more than 300 known volunteers here, 94 were recognized in a ceremony at Club Fairchild May 1. Together, they logged 51,697 volunteer hours over the past 12 months. This group involves retirees, dependents and military personnel who volunteer their time and energy to help make the base and

  • 17 AS one step away from national AFA award

    A Charleston C-17 squadron is the Air Force's nominee for the 2007 Air Force Association David C. Schilling Award. The 17th Airlift Squadron will compete for the award at the national level and could become part of a group of former winners that includes Capt. James Jabara, the world's first jet

  • Former Fairchild Airmen participate in 60th Anniversary Speakers Symposium

    Four Air Force retirees who made their marks at Fairchild during their careers were given the opportunity to be a part of Fairchild's 60th Anniversary Speakers Symposium here April 27. Retired Col. Frank Potter, retired Maj. Edward Majeski, retired Chief Master Sgt. Tom Pauley and retired Chief

  • AADD gaining strength, impact

    Airmen at Fairchild are dressing up Airmen Against Drunk Driving. The program has new officers, a new logo and a growing host of volunteers, thanks to a recent push by base first sergeants and Senior Airman Cindy Phillips, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief executive assistant and career-long