Jan. 12, 2006 Charleston AFB breaks C-17 flying record In a scene looking more like an invasion than a training mission, 17 Air Force C-17’s took off Tuesday from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., and flew over the city’s newest landmark, the Arthur Ravenel Bridge, on their way to the record books. The record breaking formation was part of a training
Jan. 12, 2006 315th attends Dubai air show Usually when one thinks of the United States displaying air power in the Middle East, the promotion of economic growth and goodwill do not come to mind. But, that’s exactly why the U.S. Air Force and Navy were on hand during the Dubai 2005 Air Show in the United Arab Emirates. More than 300 U.S.
Jan. 12, 2006 315th AW wins best unit in AF Reserve The 315th Airlift Wing was named the Air Force Association Outstanding Reserve Unit. The award honors the achievements of the wing for Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2004. “It’s one more validation that Charleston is the pinnacle of Air Force Reserve operations and effectiveness in the Global War on
Jan. 12, 2006 A legacy of helping....After 20 years as first sergeant, chief retires Chief Master Sgt. Curtis Allen, first sergeant for the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, is set to retire in December of this year. When he does, he will retire with more than 36 years of military service, but what is astounding is that he has been a first sergeant for the last 20 years. He has
Jan. 12, 2006 Mini C-17 dazzles Pentagon, East Coast To celebrate the 54th birthday of the United States Air Force, Team Charleston’s mini C-17 took to the road for two high profile static displays. A team of eight 315th Airlift Wing members embarked on a 2,000-mile road trip up the East Coast, displaying the mini C-17 from Washington D.C. to