April 15, 2011 Two day education fair held at the air base Joint Base Charleston kicked off a two-day education fair at the Education and Training Center on the air base Friday with more than 27 colleges and universities in attendance. This is the first Joint Base Charleston Education Fair and was open to all military, family members, and retirees. "This
April 12, 2011 Thunderbirds commander thanks Team Charleston I wanted to take this opportunity to say "Thank You!" from the entire Thunderbirds Team to all of Team Charleston. Putting on an air show is no small task, and without your help, the Thunderbirds absolutely cannot execute our mission of representing the pride, precision, and professionalism of the
April 11, 2011 Air Expo 2011 brings high-speed fun to Charleston Thunderous roars from the engines of the Air Force Thunderbirds reverberated through the skies over the Charleston area April 6 through 9 heralding the long awaited days of Air Expo 2011."Our hope is that everyone who saw the show at Charleston left with a powerful sense of pride in America's
April 6, 2011 Gate closure information for Air Expo As we approach the final planning stages for Air Expo 2011, the Air Show Committee wants to ensure you are aware of the following gate and road closures that will be necessary to accommodate demo team arrivals/practice shows during the upcoming days. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 61220-1400 - Rivers Gate-OPEN.
April 4, 2011 Sexual Assault Awareness Month encourages bystander intervention The Air Force is currently observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month.The Defense Department theme for the month is "Hurts one. Affects all," which is designed to point out how sexual assault affects not only the victim, but the department as well. The Air Force's slogan supporting the DoD theme is
April 1, 2011 Important information for Air Expo 2011 attendees The Joint Base Charleston Air Expo 2011 is open to the public Saturday, April 9. Here's some important information you need to know before coming out to the base.Arrive early! Gates will open to the public for incoming traffic at 8 a.m. with one way traffic on base to ensure a smooth flow of
March 28, 2011 Mini C-17 showcased at Stingrays game 315th Airlift Wing mini C-17 demo team members Master Sgt. Michele Summers, Tech. Sgt. Nelson Irizarry and Tech. Sgt. Glenn Walker, all of the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, display the mini C-17 at the last home game of the regular season for the South Carolina Stingrays ECHL hockey team
March 28, 2011 315th shares photo expertise with local kids at workshop The 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs office members here took time to step from behind the camera and take to the classroom sharing their knowledge and passion for photography with children who participate in an educational partnership between Safe Kids USA and Metanoia at Saint Mathews Church in
March 26, 2011 Wing leadership talks with 315th Airmen over breakfast Col. Steven Chapman, 315th Airlift Wing Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. GiGi Manning, 315th AW Command Chief, take time out of their busy UTA to have breakfast with some enlisted members of the 315th AW. Some of the topics discussed were the Fit to Fight program, training and education, service to
March 23, 2011 Joint Base Charleston holds pre-air show readiness exercise Joint Base Charleston conducted a major accident response exercise here March 22, in preparation for the upcoming Air Expo.The purpose of the exercise was to prepare Team Charleston for any possible scenarios that could arise at the April 9 Air Expo and to "challenge all of our first responders and