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JB Charleston participates in National Police Week
May 22, 2017 — The 628th Security Forces Squadron hosted several events throughout the week of May 15-19 in commemoration of National Police Week.The purpose of Police Week is to honor those who have fallen, along with showcasing law enforcement officer skills.“I think Police Week is important because it gives us an opportunity to reflect on those who came before... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Michael Salmon, 628th Security Forces Squadron superintendent, stands at parade rest in front of a flight of defenders at Joint Base Charleston, S.C, May 15, 2017. A ceremony was held during Police Week to honor fallen security forces members.

Medical Expo shares resources, saves lives
May 22, 2017 — The 628th Medical Group hosted the annual Lowcountry Skills Expo to enhance readiness verification skills for medics here and in the community, May 17.Nearly 300 people from eight agencies trained on nine medical competencies including sutures, mass blood transfusions, IVs and litter carrying techniques.“We’re coming together to see how we can... MORE

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Marvina Bealor, Naval Health Clinic Charleston hospital corpsman, performs triage during the second annual Lowcountry Medical Skills Expo here, May 17, 2017. Nearly 300 people from eight agencies trained on nine medical competencies including sutures, mass blood transfusions, IVs and litter carrying techniques during the expo.

Charleston Mayor speaks at FEA awards ceremony
May 17, 2017 — Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg speaks at the Federal Executive Association’s Annual Federal Employee of the Year Luncheon at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 12, 2017. The event recognizes federal employees who go above and beyond their normal duties. The FEA promotes coordination between federal agency programs for maximum public benefit and... MORE

Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg speaks at the Federal Executive Association’s Annual Federal Employee of the Year Luncheon at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 12, 2017. The event recognizes federal employees who go above and beyond their normal duties. The FEA promotes coordination between federal agency programs for maximum public benefit and fosters stronger relationships between the agencies’ management officials.

NHCC nurses receive blessings
May 17, 2017 — The U.S. Navy Chief of Chaplains, Rear Adm. Margaret Grun Kibben, left, blesses the hands of Naval Health Clinic Charleston nurse, Brenda Sales, during a "Blessing of the Hands" ceremony May 8 at NHCC located on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, in celebration of National Nurses Week May 6-12. The "Blessing of the Hands" ceremony, a hospital... MORE

The U.S. Navy Chief of Chaplains, Rear Adm. Margaret Grun Kibben, left, blesses the hands of Naval Health Clinic Charleston nurse, Brenda Sales, during a "Blessing of the Hands" ceremony May 8 at NHCC located on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, in celebration of National Nurses Week May 6-12. The "Blessing of the Hands" ceremony, a hospital tradition practiced around the world during Nurses Week, honors nurses who use their hands in many ways to bring healing to patients.

NHCC celebrates National Nurses Week
May 17, 2017 — Navy nurses Lt. Terry Starkey, an occupational medicine officer at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, and Capt. Kathleen Hinz, NHCC executive officer, cut the cake during NHCC's ceremony celebrating National Nurses Week May 12 at NHCC. MORE

Navy nurses Lt. Terry Starkey, an occupational medicine officer at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, and Capt. Kathleen Hinz, NHCC executive officer, cut the cake during NHCC's ceremony celebrating National Nurses Week May 12 at NHCC.

437th APS Port Dawgs run for fallen
May 16, 2017 — Active-duty Airmen, Air Force reservists, and members of the South Carolina Air National Guard, participated in the 4th Annual Port Dawg Memorial Run here May 12. The run remembers and honors those lost in the air transportation career field. ... MORE

Airmen of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, Air Force Reserve members and Air National Guardsmen, run in formation during the 4th Annual Port Dawg Memorial Run at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 12, 2017. The purpose of the run was to honor and remember fallen Port Dawgs, Airmen who lost their lives in the air transportation career field.

JB Charleston celebrates 437th AW command chief’s final flight
May 12, 2017 — Bella Berg, right, 8 years old, sprays down her father, Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, left, 437th Airlift Wing command chief, during his final flight at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 11, 2017. His wife, Amy, Airmen and civilians were also present to congratulate him during the event. MORE

Bella Berg, right, 8 years old, sprays down her father, Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, left, 437th Airlift Wing command chief, during his final flight at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 11, 2017. His wife, Amy, Airmen and civilians were also present to congratulate him during the event.

The Kindness Diaries author visits JB Charleston
May 12, 2017 — Author of The Kindness Diaries and TV personality, Leon Logothetis, travels the world spreading his message of kindness and the power of human connection. His most recent stop was at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 4-5, 2017.Logothetis sees his message complementing what the Air Force and the 437th Airlift Wing do on a daily basis.“The Air Force... MORE

Leon Logothetis, TV personality and author of The Kindness Diaries, rides in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III during his visit to Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 5, 2017. Logothetis flew with the 14th Airlift Squadron to receive a firsthand look at the mission of the 437th Airlift Wing and Air Mobility Command.

ALS class 17-D graduates
May 12, 2017 — Col. Robert Lyman, left, 628th Air Base Wing commander, Col. Jimmy Canlas, second to left, 437th Airlift Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, second to right, 437th AW command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, right, 628th ABW command chief, congratulate Senior Airman Ethan Anderson, middle, 437th Aerial Port Squadron information... MORE

Col. Robert Lyman, left, 628th Air Base Wing commander, Col. Jimmy Canlas, second to left, 437th Airlift Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, second to right, 437th AW command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, right, 628th ABW command chief, congratulate Senior Airman Ethan Anderson, middle, 437th Aerial Port Squadron information controller, for earning the John L. Levitow Award during the class 17-D Airman Leadership School Graduation ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. May 11, 2017. The Levitow Award is the highest honor awarded to an ALS graduate and is given to the Airman who displays the highest level of leadership qualities. ALS is a five-week course encompassing lessons in the principles of supervision and management, the importance of communication and military professionalism.

Take Flight Aviation Camp visits JB Charleston
May 12, 2017 — The 2017 Take Flight Aviation Camp participants tour a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston May 11, 2017. The camp is a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program offered to encourage students to be career ready out of high school or college. MORE

The 2017 Take Flight Aviation Camp participants tour a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston May 11, 2017. The camp is a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program offered to encourage students to be career ready out of high school or college.