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First, second ladies visit JB Charleston
October 30, 2019 — First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Karen Pence visited JB Charleston, South Carolina, Oct. 31st to get a first-hand look at emergency preparedness efforts within the base and local community... MORE

First Lady Melania Trump speaks to members of Team Charleston during a visit to Joint Base Charleston, S.C. October 30, 2019. While here, she and Second Lady Karen Pence met with Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and students from Lambs Elementary School to learn more about the community’s capabilities in disaster response, relief and recovery efforts.

43rd, 375th AES conduct TIS training at JB Charleston
October 29, 2019 — Members of the 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron from Pope Army Air Field, North Carolina, and 375th AES from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, conducted a Transport Isolation System training exercise to maintain readiness at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, October 21-24... MORE

Members of the 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron from Pope Army Air Field, N.C., and 375th AES from Scott Air Force Base, Ill. carry a simulated Ebola patient onto a C-17 Globemaster III during a Transport Isolation System training exercise at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., October 23, 2019. The TIS is a device used to transport Ebola patients, either by C-17 Globemaster III or C-130 Hercules, while preventing the spread of disease to medical personnel and aircrews until the patient can get to one of three designated hospitals in the United States that can treat Ebola patients. JB Charleston is currently the only military installation with a TIS. The TIS mission is a sub-specialty of the aeromedical evacuation mission which requires frequent training to maintain readiness.

JB Charleston participates in Red Ribbon Week
October 25, 2019 — According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens, 40 percent of 12th graders said they have used a drug at least once in the past year. Red Ribbon Week, which takes place October 23-31, is an awareness program that began in 1985 as a way to show opposition to drugs as stated by the Get Smart About Drugs foundation. Marrington Elementary School is celebrating Red Ribbon Week with various events and activities such as spirit days, fundraisers and an assembly featuring narcotic detection military working dogs. Students are always encouraged to not take drugs, but during Red Ribbon Week there is extra emphasis and students are given strategies to say no when confronted with negative choices. ... MORE

Master Sgt. Maurice Ferguson, a drug demand and reduction program manager assigned to the 315th Aerospace Medical Squadron, Staff Sgt. Christopher Morrison, a program manager with the 628th Force Support Squadron fitness center, and Ann Schuler, a counselor at Marrington Elementary School, speak to the students, October 23, 2019, at Marrington Elementary School on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Members of Team Charleston were at the school to educate students about Red Ribbon Week and drug prevention. Red Ribbon Week, which takes place October 23-31, is an awareness program that began in 1985 as a way to show opposition to drugs as stated by the Get Smart About Drugs foundation.

Team Charleston celebrates Navy birthday at Navy Ball
October 15, 2019 — Members of Team Charleston attended the Joint Base Charleston Navy Ball Oct. 13, 2019 at the Charleston Area Convention Center, S.C. Service members attended the ball to celebrate the Navy’s 244th birthday. MORE

Retired Master Chief Petty Officer Charles Brent and Seaman Joshua Clark, a fireman student assigned to the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command, cut a cake during the Joint Base Charleston Navy Ball Oct. 13, 2019 at the Charleston Area Convention Center, S.C. It is tradition for the youngest and oldest Sailors in the room to cut the cake. Service members attended the ball to celebrate the Navy’s 244th birthday.

2019 AIR FORCE BALL
September 24, 2019 — Retired Army Staff Sgt. Dan Powers, a former squad leader with the 118th military police company, and Airman 1st Class Deon Stevenson, a firefighter from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, cut the cake at the Joint Base Charleston Air Force Ball, Sep. 14, 2019, in Charleston, S.C. It is tradition for the eldest airman and the youngest airman to cut... MORE

Retired Army Staff Sgt. Dan Powers, a former squad leader with the 118th military police company, and Airman 1st Class Deon Stevenson, a firefighter from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, cut the cake at the Joint Base Charleston Air Force ball, Sep. 14, 2019, in Charleston, S.C.

JB Charleston FD welcomes new trucks, honors past firefighters
August 28, 2019 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department held a push-in ceremony to welcome two new firetrucks, a P-26 water tanker and a P-26 aerial apparatus, to their fleet at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Aug. 27, 2019... MORE

Members of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department push a firetruck during a push-in ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Aug. 27, 2019. The push-in ceremony was a way for the Fire Department to welcome two new firetrucks to their fleet, a P-26 water tanker and a P-26 aerial apparatus, and was the first of its kind at JB Charleston. Push-in ceremonies date back to when firefighters responded with horses and carriages and pushed their carriages back into stalls after returning from a call.

AMC commander, command chief visit JB Charleston
August 6, 2019 — Gen. Maryanne Miller, commander of Air Mobility Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, AMC command chief master sergeant, visited Joint Base Charleston, July 29 to August 1... MORE

Gen. Maryanne Miller, commander of Air Mobility Command, speaks at an all-call during a visit to Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, July 30, 2019. Miller spoke about AMC’s priorities, mission and how Airmen play a role in the mission. Miller visited JB Charleston July 29 to August 1 to get a first-hand look at mission capabilities, new innovative programs and how JB Charleston is taking care of its service members to build a stronger mobility force. AMC’s mission is to provide rapid, global mobility and sustainment for America's armed forces. The command also plays a crucial role in providing humanitarian support at home and around the world.

CATM zeroes in on targets
July 11, 2019 — Staff Sgt. Rossitor Alexander, an instructor assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance flight, qualified for proficiency in the M9 pistol at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. July 1, 2019. CATM facilitates readiness by equipping Airmen with the knowledge and skills to use weapons properly, and provides support to local and regional military branches. CATM instructors qualify for the weapons annually to maintain proficiency... MORE

Staff Sgt. Rossitor Alexander, an instructor assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance flight, fires an M9 pistol at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. July 1, 2019. CATM facilitates readiness by equipping Airmen with the knowledge and skills to use weapons properly, and provides support to local and regional military branches. CATM instructors qualify for the weapons annually to maintain proficiency.

AFSBn Charleston welcomes new commander
July 3, 2019 — Army Field Support Batallion (AFSBn) hosted a change of command ceremony at the Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station, S.C., July 2, 2019. AFSBn Charleston is responsible for providing worldwide contingency sustainment support and provides U.S. Army combat power by establishing, maintaining and reconstituting Army Prepositioned Stocks Afloat... MORE

Col. Michael Rivera, commander of the 404th Army Field Support Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., passes the Army Field Support Battalion (ASFBn) Charleston colors to Lt. Col. Dion Hall, incoming commander of the ASFBn Charleston, during a change of command ceremony at the Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station, S.C., July 2, 2019. AFSBn Charleston is responsible for providing worldwide contingency sustainment support and provides U.S. Army combat power by establishing, maintaining and reconstituting Army Prepositioned Stocks Afloat and Southern Command activity sets.

NAVCON Brig Charleston receives new commanding officer
July 1, 2019 — Naval Consolidated (NAVCON) Brig Charleston hosted a change of command ceremony June 28, 2019, Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station, S.C. During the ceremony, U.S. Navy Cmdr. Jack Garcia relieved U.S. Navy Cmdr. Carl Brobst as commanding officer of NAVCON Brig Charleston. Garcia was previously the executive officer for NAVCON Brig... MORE

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Carl Brobst, outgoing commanding officer of Naval Consolidated (NAVCON) Brig Charleston, right, relinquishes command to U.S. Navy Cmdr. Jack Garcia, incoming commanding officer of NAVCON Brig Charleston, left, during a change of command ceremony June 28, 2019, Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station, S.C. During the ceremony, Garcia relieved Brobst as commanding officer of NAVCON Brig Charleston. Garcia was previously the executive officer for NAVCON Brig Charleston. Brobst will be transferring to the Center for Surface Combat Systems Detachment, Mayport, Fla. NAVCON Brig Charleston’s mission is to ensure the security, good order and discipline, safety of adjudged and pretrial prisoners, and detain enemy combatants in accordance with guidance from the president through the secretary of defense. NAVCON Brig Charleston also aims to retrain and restore the maximum number of prisoners to honorable service and prepare members to be productive citizens outside of the military.