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Military Saves campaign celebrates 10 years
February 23, 2017 — To kick off the 10 year anniversary of the Military Saves Campaign, Col. Robert Lyman, commander, 628th Air Base Wing and Navy Capt. Robert Hudson, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Charleston, signed the Military Saves Proclamation commemorating Military Saves Week during the Heroes at Home Financial Education event held February 22,... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Lyman, commander, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, kicks off Military Saves Week with a proclamation signing at the Charleston Club here Feb. 22, 2017. Military Saves Week is designed to promote financial readiness and encourage military families to invest for the future.

Charleston Enforcers face off against Charleston Patriots
February 22, 2017 — Members of the Charleston Patriots, the Charleston Enforcers and Col. Robert Lyman, center, Joint Base Charleston commander, poses for a photo with the Matuskovic family after dropping the puck during the 3rd Annual Matuskovic Charity Hockey Game at the North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, Feb. 18, 2017. The game is played in memory... MORE

Members of the Charleston Patriots, the Charleston Enforcers and Col. Robert Lyman, center, Joint Base Charleston commander, poses for a photo with the Matuskovic family after dropping the puck during the 3rd Annual Matuskovic Charity Hockey Game at the North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, Feb. 18, 2017. The game is played in memory of Joe Matuskovic, Charleston County Sherriff’s deputy and other service members and first responders killed in the line of duty. Members of the Charleston Patriots are from Joint Base Charleston while members of the Charleston Enforcers are from the Charleston County Sheriff’s office and fire department.

Motorcycle safety a key focus at JB Charleston
February 16, 2017 — The Green Knights won the annual Knights of the Round Table tournament for a fifth consecutive year.The Green Knights are an armed forces motorcycle club with 130 chapters worldwide. The club consists of active duty, retired, guard and reserve military members who remain active in the military community. The clubs contending in the tournament are... MORE

The Green Knights motorcycle club local chapter members gathered in Joint Base Charleston headquarters to present the Knights of the Round Table tournament scepter to base leadership Feb. 7, 2017. There are over 130 Green Knight chapters worldwide on military installations.

JB Charleston congratulates newest chiefs
February 15, 2017 — From left to right: retired Chief Master Sgt. James Roy, 16th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, recognizes Chief Master Sgt. Jehad Karriem, 315th Aerospace Medical Squadron superintendent, along with Chief Master Sgt. Mark Barber, 315th Airlift Wing command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher K. Berg, 437th Airlift Wing command chief,... MORE

From left to right: retired Chief Master Sgt. James Roy, 16th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, recognizes Chief Master Sgt. Jehad Karriem, 315th Aerospace Medical Squadron superintendent, along with Chief Master Sgt. Mark Barber, 315th Airlift Wing command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher K. Berg, 437th Airlift Wing command chief, during the chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at the Charleston Club Feb. 11, 2017. Chief master sergeant is the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force held by one percent of the enlisted force.

437th Airlift Wing 2016 Combat Annual Awards
February 15, 2017 — Team Charleston celebrates during the 437th Airlift Wing 2016 Combat Annual Awards Feb. 10, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.Key Spouse of the Year: Kayla St. Piere – 437th Maintenance SquadronFirst Sergeant of the Year: Master Sgt. Angela Bergerstock – 437th Aerial Port SquadronCategory 1 Civilian of the Year: Dominick Ward – 437th... MORE

The 437th Airlift Wing annual award winners pose with leadership during the 2016 Combat Annual Awards ceremony at Nose Dock 2, Feb. 10, 2017. These Airmen and civilians were recognized for their dedication and hard work during 2016.

Gun locks provide additional safety
February 15, 2017 — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) will hold a gun sale on February 23, 2017, between 11 am and 1 pm at the Main Exchange here. Personnel from the 628th Security Forces Squadron will distribute security locks for weapons to any interested parties. Additionally, anyone can visit the Security Forces buildings (building 254 on the Air Base... MORE

AMC leader visits JB Charleston
February 15, 2017 — U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Stacey T. Hawkins, center, Air Mobility Command Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection director, talks with Senior Airman Alex Corbett, left, 437th Aerial Port Squadron passenger services technician, at the temporary passenger terminal on Feb. 9, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Hawkins visited multiple... MORE

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Stacey T. Hawkins, center, Air Mobility Command Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection director, talks with Senior Airman Alex Corbett, left, 437th Aerial Port Squadron passenger services technician, at the temporary passenger terminal on Feb. 9, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Hawkins visited multiple facilities on JB Charleston during his visit to meet with Airmen and senior leaders to discuss operations.

JB Charleston participates in National Children’s Dental Health Month
February 14, 2017 — February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Developing good habits early in life and teaching children to care for their teeth is essential to ensure a lifetime of healthy smiles. A child's primary teeth, sometimes called "baby teeth," are as important as permanent adult teeth. Primary teeth typically begin to appear when an infant is... MORE

Lt. Col. Nathan Schwamburger, 628th Medical Group Dental Clinic chief of dental services, left, sits with Francisco Bartolome, Marrington Elementary School student body president, during a National Children’s Dental Health Month outreach event at Marrington Elementary School, Feb. 10, 2017. Establishing a good dental routine and going to the dentist regularly at an early age can help children develop life-long habits for healthy teeth and gums. The dental clinic will reach out to the Child Development Center, youth center and other schools throughout the month of February to educate children on dental health.

JB Charleston ALS graduation 17-B
February 14, 2017 — U.S Air Force Col. Gregory Gilmour, left, 315th Airlift Wing (AW) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Barber, 315th AW command chief, congratulate Senior Airman Peter Boyd, center, 628th Medical Group biomedical maintenance technician, for receiving the John L. Levitow Award during an Airman Leadership School Graduation ceremony Feb. 9, 2017, at... MORE

U.S Air Force Col. Gregory Gilmour, left, 315th Airlift Wing (AW) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Barber, 315th AW command chief, congratulate Senior Airman Peter Boyd, center, 628th Medical Group biomedical maintenance technician, for receiving the John L. Levitow Award during an Airman Leadership School Graduation ceremony Feb. 9, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The Levitow Award is the highest honor bestowed during ALS and is awarded to the Airman who displays the highest level of leadership qualities.

437th AW captain completes ASPC
February 14, 2017 — An aircraft maintenance officer graduated from the inaugural Advanced Sortie Production Course (ASPC) at the Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operations Schoolhouse (AMMOS) at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 7.Capt. Shawn Cox, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron officer in charge, was a part of ASPC class 16-A, the first class of the course... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Sean Cox, (right), 437th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, and Staff Sgt. Dustin Wineinger, (left), 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 5 aeronautical repair instructor, inspect a landing gear training assembly. Cox was one of 15 Air Force officers selected to attend the inaugural Advanced Sortie Production Course at the Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operations Schoolhouse at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 7, 2016.