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4th CTCS Reservists win big in media contest
May 2, 2017 — Two Reservists with the 4th Combat Camera Squadron at Joint Base Charleston recently earned top honors in the 2016 Air Force Media Contest as well as third place honors in the Department of Defense level competition... MORE

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 — The First 6 Association here recently split into the 5/6 Association and Junior Enlisted Council, allowing each organization to focus on the professional development of their members based on their respective rank.The First Six Association was originally created to represent the voice of Team Charleston’s enlisted members of E-1 through E-6 for... MORE

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 — The 628th Contracting Squadron and 628th Comptroller Squadron tested skillset, knowledge and readiness of their Airmen during a contingency contracting exercise here April 26-28... MORE

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 — The South Carolina Chapter of the Air Force Association selected a 315th Airlift Wing aircraft maintainer as their 2017 South Carolina Air Force Person of the Yea.r Tech. Sgt. Jason Colon, 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, competed with representatives from South Carolina’s three Air Force & Air National Guard bases... MORE

(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 — The deadline to apply for the 2017 Air Force Club Scholarship Program is May 12. During the past 19 years, the program has provided college tuition assistance to more than 440 Air Force Club members and their eligible family members. ... MORE

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 — Operation Finally Home, a national non-profit organization, worked with various partners to begin construction of a custom-built, mortgage-free home tailored to meet the needs of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremy Brooking, a wounded warrior. Brooking and his family, service members and coordinators celebrated the event during a ceremony here, April 22, 2017... MORE

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 — Maj. Wayne Capps, 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Officer, has more than one trick up his sleeve. The PAO recently traveled to more than six countries, performing illusions for U.S. troops as part of the ‘Masters of Magic’ tour performing 10 shows in 17 days, with a little help from some magical friends... MORE

(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)

437th Airlift Wing demonstrates rapid global airpower
April 24, 2017 — An aircrew representing the various airlift capabilities of the 437th Airlift Wing attended Air Mobility Command’s 2017 Rapid Global Mobility Airpower Orientation at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland on March 31. Nearly 49 congressional staff members representing legislators from across the United States attended the demonstration showcasing AMC’s... MORE

JB Charleston recognizes military children
April 24, 2017 — Military children can face adversity due to the essential and demanding career path of their parents. Deployments, permanent changes of station, new school and new friends are a few challenges a military child may face.More than 1.8 million children nationwide have at least one, or both, parents serving in the military.April has been designated as... MORE

Joint Base Charleston leadership recognizes children of deployed military members at the Little Heroes Ceremony at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center, April 18, 2017. The ceremony acknowledged the sacrifice and courage children display while their parents are deployed.

Students spend time with servicemembers during career day
April 21, 2017 — Fifth grade students from Sedgefield Intermediate School and Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps members from Fort Dorchester High School, Orangeburg Wilkinson High School, Summerville High School and Military Magnet Academy... MORE

Staff Sgt. Joshua Rickert, center left, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance, disposal, shows Destiny Linen, center right, Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps member, Summerville High School, the basics of operating an F6A robot as part of a career day event at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 20, 2017. The JROTC members talked to Airmen and participated in various career field specific demonstrations alongside subject matter experts from various units on the installation. Fifth grade students from Sedgefield Intermediate School also attended the event.