Features

Dec. 14, 2011
Life after death: 45 tumors didn't slow this Airman down

For Master Sgt. Scott Kapanke, 437th Maintenance Squadron flight chief at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., cancer wasn't a death sentence, no matter how unfavorable his odds were. To him, it was just another challenge to face. In 1995, Kapanke was a 23-year-old, C-130 maintenance student at Little Rock
Dec. 8, 2011
Operation Deep Freeze: 'An incredible and cool experience'

Lt. Gen. Ted Kresge, commander of Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica, traveled to New Zealand and Antarctica from Nov. 21 to 23 to see members of his joint service, interagency team in action during Operation Deep Freeze. Operation Deep Freeze provides support to the National Science
Dec. 7, 2011
Air mobility history: Attacks on Pearl Harbor led to growth in military airlift

Seventy years ago, at 7:55 a.m., 183 Japanese attack aircraft began an attack on military facilities in Hawaii on a day that President Franklin Roosevelt later called a "day that will live in infamy." Official history from the state of Hawaii further states, "The second wave consisted of 170
Dec. 6, 2011
Mobility Airman profile: Deployed McConnell NCO named ‘Rock Solid Warrior’

She's from Air Mobility Command's McConnell AFB, Kan., but Tech. Sgt. Tennille Benton's focus is to do her best at her deployed duties.As the NCO in charge for the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing's protocol office at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia, Benton said in 386th AEW Public Affairs news
Dec. 1, 2011
Former Fairchild Airman serving in many ways: Student, cadet, reservist, athlete

His day starts off by getting his morning workout at the school's local gym. From there, he goes to his Aerospace Studies class, but this is only the start of his busy day which has become a normal routine to him. He then goes to school and afterwards attends football practice. After practice, he's
Dec. 1, 2011
With the runway reopened: Safety, others work to minimize bird strikes to aircraft

This team works to save lives, aircraft and money. They are vital to the mission - serving Fairchild by overseeing the Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard or BASH program. The 92nd Air Refueling Wing safety office manages the BASH program by monitoring, evaluating and eliminating bird/wildlife threats where
Nov. 30, 2011
Team Charleston's own wins 'Most Beautiful Eyes,' $25,000 scholarship

A picture can be worth a thousand words, but for one Team Charleston member it proved to be worth thousands of dollars and more.Kayla Helferich, eight-year-old daughter of Master Sgt. Joe and Michelle Helferich, recently won the Prevent Blindness America "Most Beautiful Eyes" contest and was awarded
Nov. 30, 2011
Football player's actions speak louder than words

Standing on the sidelines at 6 feet 1 inch and weighing 260 pounds, he could be one of the most highly recruited football players in the nation. To say he's special is an understatement. But he didn't play a down for the 0-10 North Pulaski Falcons this year.Jonathon Ruyters stood by all season,
Nov. 29, 2011
Abracadabra! Story of part-time magician, full-time master sergeant

"I will make this dove disappear!" the tall, silver-haired magician confidently says to the crowd.His audience, a small group of children, eagerly watches as he carefully places the white bird into a mysterious black box and covers it with a cloth. The magician quickly removes the cloth and reveals
Nov. 28, 2011
Committed to caring in CAF: Nurturing friendship helps reduce stress, improve overall well-being

It's well documented that having friends can help a person lower stress and improve overall health. "The more people you have in your life, the more likely you are to have truly supportive relationships with at least one of them," states an article by Elizabeth Scott entitled, "Social Support -- How