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628th ABW 1st quarter award winners announced
May 3, 2017
Members of Team Charleston are recognized by U.S. Navy Capt. Robert Hudson, left, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, right, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, during the 628th ABW First-Quarter Awards Ceremony at the Charleston Club May 2, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Award winners were selected based on their ability to perform primary duties while adapting to military requirements.
JB Charleston wraps up 2017 AFAF campaign
May 3, 2017
JB Charleston celebrates Month of the Military Child
May 3, 2017
Martin, a military child, plays with his robot at the Joint Base Charleston Child Development Center in South Carolina, April 6, 2017. April was named Month of the Military Child by former Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger in 1989 to applaud military children for their daily sacrifices.
4th CTCS Reservists win big in media contest
May 2, 2017
U.S. Marines watch for enemy activity during an urban clear exercise as part of Integrated Training Exercise 2-16 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 11, 2016. MCAGCC conducts relevant live-fire combined arms, urban operations, and joint/coalition level integration training that promote operational forces' readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven A. Ortiz)
First 6 splits into 5/6 Association, Junior Enlisted Council
April 28, 2017
Members of Team Charleston are mentored during a Round Robin Mentorship event hosted by the Top 3 and 5/6 Associations at the Charleston Club, April 27, 2017. The 5/6 assists NCOs to improve their work center by providing professional development opportunities and networking with leadership and other base organizations. The Top 3 Association’s vision is to help senior enlisted members lead the way and make a difference for Team Charleston.
628th CONS, CPTS build base from ground up during contingency exercise
April 27, 2017
Staff Sgt. Jordan Stinson, left, 628th Comptroller Squadron financial analyst supervisor, Senior Airman Menebere Haileselassie, center, 628th CPTS travel technician, and Senior Airman Xavier Miles, right, 628th CPTS military pay technician, participate in a contingency contracting exercise at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 21, 2017. The 628th Contracting Squadron and 628th CPTS trained side-by-side during the exercise to test skillsets and knowledge of junior contracting and finance Airmen helping prepare them for a deployed environment.
SC AFA names Charleston Reservist best in state
April 26, 2017
(From left) Retired Air Force Reserve Brig. Gen. Thomas Carter, AFA member and guest speaker for the Air Force Association South Carolina State Convention, Tech. Sgt. Jason Colon, 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and AFA 2017 South Carolina Air Force Person of the Year, and retired Senior Master Sgt. Linda Sturgeon, SC AFA State president. (Courtesy photo)
$36,000 in scholarships available to AF club members, families
April 25, 2017
U.S. Air Force Col. Terry Hamrick, 17th Training Wing Vice Commander, and Toni Hansen, 17th Force Support Squadron Director, award Staff Sgt. Stephen Yelbert, , 17th Comptroller Squadron financial services technician and Non-Commissioned Officer in charge for reports and analysis, the Air Force 2016 Club Scholarship for 4,000 dollars at the Norma Brown Building on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 28, 2016. Yelbert received 2nd place in the scholarship competition throughout the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caelynn Ferguson/Released)
Airmen, Sailors recognize Marine family’s sacrifice during Operation Finally Home ceremony
April 24, 2017
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremy Brooking, left, and his family are recognized for their sacrifices during a ground breaking ceremony facilitated by Operation Finally Home at Carnes Crossroads community, April 22, 2017, in Summerville, S.C. Brooking was injured during a deployment to Iraq in 2007 and through the efforts of Operation Finally Home and various other organizations, was given a mortgage-free house tailored to fit the family’s needs. Airmen and Sailors from Joint Base Charleston attended the event to show support to the Brooking family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
Reservist pulls double duty to entertain the troops
April 24, 2017
(Left) Maj. Wayne Capps, 315th AW Public Affairs Officer, along with Murray Sawchuck (Center), and Dace Chandler perform magic illusions April 16, 2017, to military members in Greenland. The magicians made an American flag appear during an illusion to show appreciation to military service members and families. (Courtesy photo)