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A job weld done
June 26, 2017 — Airman 1st Class Wayne Lee, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron structural apprentice, welds an angle iron for a table leg at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 23, 2017. The 628th CES is also responsible for fabricating and repairing components of buildings, utility systems and property equipment. MORE

Airman 1st Class Wayne Lee, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron structural apprentice, welds an angle iron for a table leg at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 23, 2017. The 628th CES is also responsible for fabricating and repairing components of buildings, utility systems and property equipment.

This Week in History: 315th reactivated 44 years ago
June 26, 2017 — This week marks an important milestone in the 315th Airlift Wing’s history; July 1, 1973, 44 years ago, the 3-1-5 was reactivated as the 315th Military Airlift Wing, Associate, at Charleston Air Force Base... MORE

In an operation that began on November 18, 1978, the 31st Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron participated in the treatment and evacuation of personnel from Georgetown, Guyana. These survivors were victims of a mass suicide that had occurred at Jonestown, Guyana on the same date. (Air Force File Photo)

Attention to detail keeps aircrew equipped
June 23, 2017 — Airmen of the 437th Operations Support Squadron assigned to the aircrew flight equipment flight are the technicians that ensure aircrew and passengers on an aircraft are provided with quality gear in case a dangerous situation occurs... MORE

Staff Sgt. Brian Spears, 437th Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment NCO in charge of night vision goggle combat survival evader locaters, inspects the integrity of an NVG at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 20. Airmen assigned to the 437th OSS AFE flight ensure that aircrew equipment including helmets, oxygen masks, life rafts, and parachutes are safe and ready to operate.

841st Transportation Battalion conducts MRAP On-loading Operation
June 23, 2017 — The 841st Transportation Battalion participated in a mobility exercise where they loaded more than 200 pieces of equipment onto the Liberty Maritime Corporation’s ship Liberty Passion here, June 16, 2017. The bulk of the shipment included mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle, better known as the MRAP. The purpose of this prepositioned, stock, pool equipment is to support the U.S. Marine Corps throughout Europe and Asia... MORE

More than 200 pieces of equipment were loaded onto the Liberty Maritime Corporation’s ship Liberty Passion, June 15, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. – Weapons Station. Members from the 841st Transportation Battalion staged, processed and configured the equipment in support of Marine Corps pre-positioning and staging across Europe and Asia. The 841st TB conducts surface distribution and port clearance operations in support of Geographic Combatant Commanders and deployment readiness.

Charleston Reservist earns spot at World triathlon championships
June 23, 2017 — Maj. Jamie Turner’s passion is flying jets, both in as a Reservist in the 317th Airlift Squadron flying C-17 Globemaster IIs, and as a FedEx pilot as a civilian. But there is something else she is equally passionate about –competing in triathlons. Turner was among the six athletes selected to represent the United States at the 19th Annual CISM World Military Championship August 2017 in Warendorf, Germany. The competition, sponsored by the Conseil International du Sports Militaire, is held every four years, in the spirit of the Olympics... MORE

When Maj. Jamie Turner is not serving in uniform as a Reservist in the 317th Airlift Squadron flying C-17 Globemaster IIs, or as a FedEx pilot as a civilian, she represents the Air Force in triathlons around the world. Turner was recently selected with a hand full of other athletes to represent the United States at the 19th Annual CISM World Military Championship August 2017 in Warendorf, Germany. The competition, sponsored by the Conseil International du Sports Militaire, is held every four years, in the spirit of the Olympics. (Courtesy Photo)

Air Force climate surveys, how they affect you
June 22, 2017 — There can be misconceptions that filling out a climate survey could be a waste of an Airman’s time or that it has no real effect on their day-to-day work lives. Staff Sgt. Brian Corbin, 628th Air Base Wing equal opportunity advisor, says otherwise... MORE

Col Lyman Receives Association of Defense Communities Award for Military Leadership
June 22, 2017 — Colonel Robert Lyman has been honored with the 2017 Military Leadership Award from the Association of Defense Communities (ADC) for excellence in building and sustaining innovative community-military partnerships at Joint Base Charleston and for an active commitment to outreach with local and state stakeholders. South Carolina Military Task Force... MORE

Bill Bethea (left), chair of the South Carolina Military Base Task Force, Celeste Werner (second from left), Association of Defense Communities board of directors awards committee liaison, and Michael Cooper (right), president, ADC, stand with Col. Robert Lyman, commander, 628th Air Base Wing, Joint Base Charleston, S.C following the 2017 Defense Communities National Summit. During the event Lyman was presented with the 2017 Military Leadership Award from the ADC for excellence in building and sustaining innovative community-military partnerships at Joint Base Charleston and for an active commitment to outreach with local and state stakeholders

Wilson discusses importance of communities at Defense Communities Summit
June 21, 2017 — Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson spoke about the important role communities play in supporting the Air Force mission at the 2017 Defense Communities National Summit June 19 in Washington, D.C... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks about the important role communities play in supporting the Air Fore mission at the 2017 Defense Communities National Summit, Washington, D.C., June 19, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Wayne A. Clark)

RiverDogs host Military Appreciation Night
June 20, 2017 — Members of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight display a bomb disposal robot during the Charleston RiverDogs Military Appreciation Night at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Charleston, June 14, 2017. The Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard, the 841st Transportation Battalion and 628th Security Forces Squadron represented JB... MORE

Members of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight display a bomb disposal robot during the Charleston RiverDogs Military Appreciation Night at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Charleston, June 14, 2017. The Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard, the 841st Transportation Battalion and 628th Security Forces Squadron represented JB Charleston at the game. The RiverDogs beat the West Virginia Power 5-2.

15th Airlift Squadron welcomes new commander
June 20, 2017 — Col. Louis Hansen, 437th Operations Group commander passes guideon to Lt. Col. Garrett Fisher, 15th Airlift Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, June 15, 2017. The squadron bid farewell to the outgoing commander Lt. Col. Eric Bucheit and welcomed Fisher as the new squadron... MORE

Col. Louis Hansen, 437th Operations Group commander passes guideon to Lt. Col. Garrett Fisher, 15th Airlift Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, June 15, 2017. The squadron bid farewell to the outgoing commander Lt. Col. Eric Bucheit and welcomed Fisher as the new squadron commander.