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Naval Munitions Command changes leadership
November 30, 2016 — The Naval Munitions Command Atlantic Unit Charleston (NMCLANT UC) held a change of command and retirement ceremony Nov. 18 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station here.CDR. Patrick H. Sutton relieved Capt. Charles M. Phillip as commander of NMCLANT UC. Phillip, NMCLANT UC's commander since April 2012, was honored at retirement for 39 years of... MORE

Capt. Charles Phillip give his opening remarks at a Change of Command and retirement ceremony held at Naval Munitions Command Atlantic Unit Chatleston (NMCLANTUC), held here. NMCLANTUC defines itself as the premier munitions facility on the east coast.

Members of Joint Base Charleston volunteer for Day of Caring
November 29, 2016 — Over 450 U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Training Command students and staff assisted in cleaning and maintaining the USS Yorktown (CV-10) on Nov. 18, 2016, at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, Charleston, South Carolina, during the Trident United Way’s Day of Caring event. More than 5,000 people in the tri-county area volunteered during the annual... MORE

Over 450 U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Training Command students and staff assisted in cleaning and maintaining the USS Yorktown (CV-10) on Nov. 18, 2016, at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, Charleston, South Carolina, during the Trident United Way’s Day of Caring event. More than 5,000 people in the tri-county area volunteered during the annual Day of Caring event. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Kevin West)

Training detachment prepares future C-17 maintainers
November 29, 2016 — The majority of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft maintainers are trained at the 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 5 here.373rd TRS Det. 5 has 11 Maintenance Training Devices (MTDs) on site. MTDs are sections of the C-17 for the students to train in a safe and controlled setting while developing their technical skills. The hands-on training helps... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kristian Grajales, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 5 initial skills training instructor, teaches hazardous materials and environmental safety to students Nov. 22, 2016, at joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The 373rd TRS Det. 5 is responsible for C-17 Globemaster III initial skills crew chief training (Type 3), Advanced skills technical training (Type 4), International training, the only U.S. Air Force C-17 Trainer Development Team for crew chiefs.

Yankees outfielder hosts potluck for 15th AS
November 29, 2016 — Brett Gardner, New York Yankees outfielder, right, and his wife, Jessica, left, sit in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, Nov. 21, 2016. Gardner, a Charleston native, visited the 15th Airlift Squadron during his off-season spending time with local military members to thank them for their service... MORE

Brett Gardner, New York Yankees outfielder, right, and his wife, Jessica, left, sit in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, Nov. 21, 2016. Gardner is a Charleston native who lives here during his off-season from baseball. Gardner visited Joint Base Charleston to boost morale and offer thanks to military men and women who are serving. Gardner and his wife toured a C-17 Globemaster III and provided lunch for the squadron.

628th CES disposes of Civil War-era cannonballs
November 23, 2016 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) flight detonated explosives brought ashore by the tides of Hurricane Matthew here, Nov. 22, 2016.It is the responsibility of the military to dispose of all military ordnance. When ordnance are found off base, local bomb squads are usually the ones called to the scene, but... MORE

Master Sgt. Tracy Passerotti, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, right, explosive ordnance disposal technician explains to JB Charleston commander Col. Robert Lyman, left, the background and procedures of proper disposal of Civil War-era explosives here. The 628th CES EOD flight worked with local emergency management teams to safely dispose of explosives brought ashore by the tides of Hurricane Matthew in October.

Conference highlights JB Charleston’s airlift, surface, sealift capabilities
November 21, 2016 — U.S. Air Force General Darren W. McDew, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) commander, hosted a USTRANSCOM Component Commanders Conference here Nov. 14-16. The Component Commanders Conference brought together leaders from Air Mobility Command, Military Sealift Command, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Joint Enabling... MORE

Key leaders from U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) board a C-17 Globemaster III for a sortie during the USTRANSCOM Component Commanders conference here, Nov. 15, 2016. McDew and other key leaders from USTRANSCOM met to discuss common themes across the command.

628 ABW holds Commander's Call
November 21, 2016 — Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, right, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, left, answer questions during a commander’s call in the Air Base Theater Nov. 17, 2016. Lyman also spoke about how well the members of the base handled the Hurricane Matthew base evacuation and representatives from the... MORE

Col. Robert Lyman, 628th Air Base Wing commander, right, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, left, answer questions during a commander’s call in the Air Base Theater Nov. 17, 2016. During the commander's call, Lyman recognized several individuals for recent accomplishments and spoke to how well the members of the base handled the Hurricane Matthew evacuation efforts.

Two birds, one shot
November 16, 2016 — Joint Base Charleston participated in a three-day public health emergency exercise Nov. 7-9, testing the base’s capability to respond to a biological virus outbreak.As the host base for two airlift wings responsible for providing a significant portion of Air Mobility Command’s global reach capability, members of Joint Base Charleston who deliver... MORE

Members of Joint Base Charleston receive their annual flu vaccines from the 628th Medical Group (MDG) at a point of distribution during a public health emergency exercise on Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Nov. 9, 2016. In the event of a real world incident, members would be given a flu vaccine if they hadn’t already received one, as well as medication to combat the outbreak. To simulate that, those who participated in the exercise were given the vaccination and candy to represent the medication.

Arleigh Burke Sailor remembers his time onboard
November 16, 2016 — Having earned his plankowner certificate more than 20 years ago, one former Sailor thought about his time aboard the guided missile destroyer, USS Arleigh Burke (DDG51), when it pulled in for a port visit here, Veterans Day weekend.The term plankowner dates to a time when wooden naval ships sailed the seas. As ships were being built, Sailors would... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Police officer Timothy Reed 628th Security Forces assigned to Naval Weapons station poses with his plankowners certificate, Nov 09, 2016. Reed was a member of the commissioning crew of the USS Arleigh Burke from 1993-1993.

Coast Guard demonstrates rescue readiness
November 16, 2016 — U.S. Coast Guard Fireman David Deaton tosses a life preserver into the water Nov. 14, 2016, at USCG Sector Charleston, South Carolina. The floatation device, equipped with a GPS, is being deployed during a man overboard training exercise to record the rescue time. The goal is to accomplish a successful rescue in less than two minutes. MORE

U.S. Coast Guard Fireman David Deaton tosses a life preserver into the water Nov. 14, 2016, at USCG Sector Charleston, South Carolina. The floatation device, equipped with a GPS, is being deployed during a man overboard training exercise to record the rescue time. The goal is to accomplish a successful rescue in less than two minutes.