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FEATURES

  • Survivor: Airman battles breast cancer

    "I was 21 years old and didn't think I was strong enough to beat two cancers - I thought my life was over," said Senior Airman Latisha Chong.Chong, a Flight Kitchen specialist from the 628th Force Support Squadron at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C., was diagnosed with stage-three breast

  • Who says cops have no sense of humor

    Knock, knock.Security forces Airman.Security forces Airman who tells much better jokes than this one.The comic in question is Senior Airman Christopher Armitage, an installation entry controller. While Wednesday through Saturday he can be found at the gate welcoming people to Fairchild, Monday

  • WWII veterans visit McConnell

    As you stroll down the hallways of the 384th Air Refueling Squadron, there's no difficulty seeing both photos and static displays of the flying unit's appreciation for its Air Force heritage.On Oct. 18, 2012, the men and women of the 384th ARS took their reverence of this heritage one step further,

  • Survival of the Fittest: Final Stand

    Survival of the Fittest is a three-part series on an Airman's battle with cancer while still serving in the Air Force.Cancer does not discriminate among its victims. Cancer does not care whether a person is male or female, old or young. Cancer - specifically brain cancer - did not care how hard

  • C-17 crews perform flawlessly on ice

    Roughly four hours after takeoff, there's a rumble downstairs as passengers and crew come to life and start preparing for what's ahead. Only an hour remains of the relative warmth inside the jet. It's about to get cold. Real cold.Upstairs, one by one, the crewmembers on the flight deck step away

  • Airman steps up to be the ultimate Wingman

    A Scott Airman who noticed the suicidal signs of a friend reported the problem and helped save his friend's life.Airman 1st Class Albert Chang, 375th Comptroller Squadron, not only got his friend and fellow servicemember the help he needed, but also served as a Wingman to actively be involved with

  • Thoroughbred Airman

    Growing up in the small town of Bar Harbor, Maine, Laurie Lanpher spent her childhood pursuing a passion she shared with her mother, the spirited love of horses. From showing horses at local 4-H club competitions, to galloping through the pine forests of Acadia National Park, Lanpher found a sense

  • Living a dream, one note at a time

    Staff Sgt. Abigail Foster sings in her car. She also used to live in it. The NCO with the 92nd Maintenance Squadron, began her music career performing at church, but never imagined the hardship she would have to overcome to perform and bring smiles to people's faces.Prior to joining the Air Force,

  • Survival of the Fittest: Fit to Fight

    Survival of the Fittest is a three-part series on an Airman's battle with cancer while still serving in the Air Force.A brain cancer diagnosis can send chills through the strongest of individuals, but a second diagnosis after beating brain cancer once before could bring someone to their

  • JB Charleston Command Post keep base informed

    One group of professionals work in the center of action at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base and they are essential in making sure base operations run smoothly and effectively - the 628th Air Base Wing Command Post section.The Command Post is the primary focal point for Force Protection Condition