Jan. 10, 2023 JB Charleston launches 24 C-17s during mission generation exercise The exercise marked the largest C-17 launch ever from a single base and demonstrated the wing’s ability to rapidly generate and project overwhelming airpower alongside joint partners.
Dec. 6, 2022 Aerodynamic technologies for mobility aircraft promise high return on investment As part of its effort to increase readiness and capability, the Air Force is working to introduce aerodynamic technologies on mobility aircraft to improve airflow, reduce maintenance issues, increase payload capability, and decrease fuel demand.
Sept. 23, 2022 Reserve Airmen airdrop Wings of Blue, Golden Knights at Air and Space Expo Airmen from the 300th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina airdropped the Air Force Academy’s Wings of Blue, and the Army’s Golden Knights parachute demonstration teams, at the 2022 Air and Space Expo, Sept. 16 to18, 2022, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
June 14, 2022 315 AMXS Airman named AFRC Crew Chief of the Year Master Sgt. Adam Stewart, 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, was named Air Force Reserve Command’s crew chief of the year this week in the command’s Logistics Readiness and Maintenance Awards program.
May 23, 2022 USTRANSCOM’s motto embodied in Operation Fly Formula U.S. Transportation Command kicked off Operation Fly Formula May 22, loading a C-17 Globemaster III with 132 pallets, or 78,000 pounds, of specialty infant formula.
Feb. 7, 2022 Newman takes 315MXG helm Col. Brett A. Newman assumed command of the 315th Maintenance Group at the Joint Base Charleston theater Sunday. Newman comes to Charleston after serving as the commander of 419th MXG at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
Dec. 6, 2021 315th AW tradition brings Santa Flight to JBC Santa made a special appearance on the Joint Base Charleston flight line during the 315th Airlift Wing’s annual Santa Flight Sunday afternoon.JB Charleston Airmen and their families gathered to greet him aboard a C-17 Globemaster III where the children to told him what they want for Christmas.Lt.
Aug. 27, 2021 Air Force Reserve supports one of the largest airlift operations in history Reserve Citizen Airmen are playing a huge role in what is being described by senior U.S. government officials as one of the largest airlift operations in history, as Airmen are supporting the evacuation of thousands of people from Afghanistan.
May 26, 2023 MagNav project successfully demonstrates real-time magnetic navigation In a groundbreaking achievement, the DAF-MIT AI Accelerator MagNav project performed real-time magnetic navigation aboard a C-17A Globemaster III in flight, becoming the first organization to successfully demonstrate the technology in real-time on a DoD aircraft.
May 22, 2023 An Enduring Legacy: Sabu Dastagir, Hollywood actor turned American Airman Looking back on Sabu Dastagir, an Indian American actor turned American Airman who served in World War II.
May 12, 2023 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
April 28, 2023 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
April 21, 2023 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
