Joint Base Charleston

Sea Cadets learn leadership, teamwork through hands-on training January 30, 2013 — They dress in uniforms, stand in formation, drill, conduct physical training tests and learn the military life style, yet they aren't even old enough to vote. More than 42 Sea Cadets from South Carolina and Georgia, ages 10 to 17, are part of the Hunley-Yorktown Sea Cadet Division located in South Carolina's Lowcountry. The unit, which is more than MORE

Airman uses SABC training, saves young boy January 29, 2013 — As a 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, Senior Airman Joy Clayton has spent time on the frontlines of combat, serving on aeromedical evacuations of wounded warriors to air dropping supplies to warfighters on the battlefield. However, Clayton never expected her Air Force training would be utilized in a lifesaving emergency during her personal time.It MORE

437th Airlift Wing continues legacy of mobility airlift January 17, 2013 — Since Sept. 11, 2001, the men and women of the 437th Airlift Wing have moved more than 900,000 short tons of cargo and more than 300,000 passengers through JB Charleston - Air Base. The Wing's four Airlift Squadrons play a vital part in its overall success."Our mission is all aspects of mobility airlift," said Capt. Sven Lundberg, 16th Airlift MORE

Squared away: Brig corrections officer to become Army drill sergeant January 16, 2013 — Within the U.S. Army, a drill sergeant is the symbol of perfection and military professionalism. They are responsible for coaching, counseling and preparing thousands of civilians and turning them into combat-ready Soldiers. Becoming a U.S. Army drill sergeant is one of the highest honors for a noncommissioned officer and is a position reserved for MORE

Gait Analysis Clinic helps improve running, prevent injuries January 10, 2013 — Are you having trouble running? Do you often find yourself getting injured during a run? Do you want to improve your stride? Help is available for those runners who are looking to have these questions answered.The 628th Medical Operations Squadron Physical Therapy section runs the Gait Analysis Clinic to help prevent injuries and improve MORE

Volunteers man JB Charleston Skeet and Trap Range December 21, 2012 — The Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Skeet and Trap Range was established during World War II and is still run by volunteers today.Lee Hunt, a World War II veteran, started the range after he completed his service in the Navy during World War II, and at 86-years old, he still helps run the range as a volunteer."The range was very popular back in MORE

Outside the Uniform: Airman uses art as outlet December 13, 2012 — Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs is introducing a quarterly photo story project highlighting service member's skills and talents outside of their military duties. This project is titled "Outside the Uniform." If you know of a service member with a unique talent or skill, contact the JB Charleston Public Affairs Office at 963-5608.This month's MORE

Enlisted Airman receives scholarship to Harvard December 13, 2012 — They say nothing in life worth having comes easy. For some, it's getting promoted to staff sergeant and for others; it's getting a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious Ivy League schools in the world. According to one Joint Base Charleston Airman, they both were pretty tough.Staff Sgt. Katherine Lamb, knowledge operations manager at the MORE

Crouching Sailor, Hidden Airman November 28, 2012 — To some, martial arts is not a sport, it is a way of life. Tim Boykin, Space and Naval Warfare Systems operations research analyst and retired U.S. Navy commander, has dedicated his life to not only serving his country but also tomartial arts. He has excelled in the Isshin-ryū style of karate, becoming an 8th degree Master Isshin-ryū black belt, as MORE

Tuskegee Airman shares his story with today's Airmen November 7, 2012 — The faint sounds of an elderly man telling a story from an era long gone filled the 16th Airlift Squadron auditorium Nov. 2, 2012 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C..Retired Lt. Col. Hiram Mann, a former P-51D Mustang fighter pilot with the 332nd Fighter Group during World War II, sat in his wheelchair holding a microphone telling his story MORE