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July 6, 2016
Mini C-17’s first trip abroad, big hit at European air show

The 315th Airlift Wing’s mini C-17 made its first trip across the pond June 30 and was a huge hit at Yeovilton Air Day 2016.This is the 315th AWs second time visiting ROYAL Naval Air Station Yeovilton, England, and the mighty presence of the mini C-17 helped seal the deal for another “Best Static
July 6, 2016
315th wins best in show at U.K. airshow

As jets thundered overhead, nearly 40,000 people crowded into the small British Navy base in order to get peek at aircraft from all over the world, including a Charleston based C-17.Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing, participated in the annual Yeovilton Air Day on July 2, while also bringing
June 28, 2016
RED HORSE units team up for Charleston project

A Charleston C-17 Globemaster III approaches to land June 27 while Staff Sgt. Martin Lilland, 556th RED HORSE Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida, and Senior Airman Darrien Anderson, 560th RED HORSE Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, position their lift to hang insulation and panels
June 8, 2016
The Long Haul: C-17 brings MQ-9 Reaper to Berlin Air Show

An MQ-9 Reaper made a rare public appearance during the 2016 Berlin Air Show June 1-4, 2016 in Berlin, Germany, after being transported to the show by Airmen from the 315th Airlift Wing from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The MQ-9 Predator B/Reaper is a medium altitude, long durance unmanned
May 3, 2016
Charleston Reserve Squadrons get unique call signs

Bronze, Prime and Turtle – these are the new call signs now used by Reserve aircrews assigned to the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.Operations officers from the 300th, 317th and 701st Airlift Squadrons agree that having unique call signs adds to unit pride and
March 25, 2016
Reservists take the lead in historic presidential mission to Cuba

For the first time in over 88 years, a sitting U.S. President embarked on a historic diplomatic mission to Havana, Cuba and Charleston Reservists played a vital role. Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing took the lead in a medical mission and remained ready in case they were needed along with a
May 6, 2015
C-17 fleet celebrates 3 million flying hours

The C-17 Globemaster III has proved yet again that it remains the world's premier airlifter after the total C-17 fleet celebrated the historical milestone of achieving 3 million flying hours May 5, 2015.The C-17 is the only strategic airlifter in the world that has tactical capabilities that allow