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JB Charleston JAG hosts multiservice DOJ conference
September 26, 2016 — John Moran, Assistant Director of Training for the Department of Justice, takes notes during the multiservice DOJ conference here, Sept. 9, 2016. The training was held so judge advocates could help defend active duty, guardsmen, reservists and veterans alike under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and the Uniformed Services Employment and... MORE

John Moran, Assistant Director of Training for the Department of Justice, takes notes during the multiservice DOJ conference here, Sept. 9, 2016. The training was held so judge advocates could help defend active duty, guardsmen, reservists and veterans alike under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployments Rights Act. These laws help protect them from negative treatment from their employers due to their service.

Joint EOD, CCBS training yields explosive results
September 26, 2016 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight hosted a joint training exercise for the Charleston County Bomb Squad here Sept. 21, 2016.Because the skillsets of the two units are different, training together allows them to share their varied expertise. The collaborative training creates familiarity with each other’s tactics... MORE

Detective Carl Makins, a hazardous device technician with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office, examines a powder sample from an exploded ordnance during a training exercise here, Sept. 21, 2016. The local bomb squads often train with members from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron's Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight to build relationships and streamline operating procedures between state and federal entities.

Keeping JB CHS on target
September 22, 2016 — It’s easy to be distracted when multiple booms reverberate in the air. After pausing, those who live or work here continue on with their business, knowing the sound of multiple firearms echoing in the distance is no cause for alarm.Every Airman is in the profession of arms regardless of job specification. Airmen fire weapons in preparation for... MORE

Staff Sgt. Alexander Elder, 628th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor calculates the firing score for Airman 1st Class Courtland Carson, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution technician here, Sept. 13, 2016. Airmen fired the M4 rifle as part of a weapons qualification in preparation for a deployment, permanent change of station move or as part of annual training.

Air Force celebrates 69 years of service
September 22, 2016 — U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Gen. Brooks L. Bash (second from the left), Airman 1st Class Cassandra Macdonald, 628th Medical Group records technician (second from the right) and Lt. Col. Walter Bean, 628th Airbase Wing chaplain (right) cut the cake with a saber during the 2016 Air Force Ball Sept. 17, 2016 at the Charleston Convention Center here. It... MORE

U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Gen. Brooks L. Bash (second from the left), Airman 1st Class Cassandra Macdonald, 628th Medical Group records technician (second from the right) and Lt. Col. Walter Bean, 628th Airbase Wing chaplain (right) cut the cake with a saber during the 2016 Air Force Ball Sept. 17, 2016 at the Charleston Convention Center here. It is tradition for the youngest and oldest Airmen to cut the cake together signifying respect and honor afforded to experience and seniority while symbolizing the newer generation of Airmen filling the ranks.

Mistaking Sextortion for “Hooking Up”
September 20, 2016 — avoiding sextortion... MORE

Airmen celebrate Air Force’s 69th birthday
September 19, 2016 — Members of Joint Base Charleston gathered at the Charleston Club for a ceremonial cake cutting to celebrate the Air Force’s 69th birthday, Sept. 16, 2016. The U.S. Army Air Forces became the Department of the Air Force after the National Security Act of 1947 was signed. W. Stuart Symington, the first Secretary of the Air Force, was sworn into... MORE

Members of Joint Base Charleston gathered at the Charleston Club for a ceremonial cake cutting to celebrate the Air Force’s 69th birthday, Sept. 16, 2016. The U.S. Army Air Forces became the Department of the Air Force after the National Security Act of 1947 was signed. W. Stuart Symington, the first Secretary of the Air Force, was sworn into office Sept. 18, 1947.

Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony 2016
September 19, 2016 — Chief Petty Officers with the Nuclear Power Training Unit Charleston stand in formation after receiving their gold anchor collar devices at a Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony aboard the USS Yorktown in Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 16, 2016. MORE

Chief Petty Officers with the Nuclear Power Training Unit Charleston stand in formation after receiving their gold anchor collar devices at a Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony aboard the USS Yorktown in Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 16, 2016.

JB Charleston honors POW/MIA Recognition Day
September 19, 2016 — U.S. Air Force Capt. Leah Davis, 628 Air Base Wing Public Affairs Chief, stands at attention in charge of her formation at the POW/MIA retreat ceremony in Nose dock 2, September 16, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Every year, members from the base participate in a 24-hour vigil run, a luncheon to honor prisoners of war and those... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Mark Cantrell, from the 628 Security Forces Squadron, and senior enlisted leaders from each service carry the POW/MIA flag along with flags from each branch of service at Nose Dock 2, September 16, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Every year, members from the base participate in a 24-hour vigil run, a luncheon to honor prisoners of war and those that are missing in action, as well as a formal retreat ceremony.

Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
September 14, 2016 — As the new school year begins many summer activities are coming to an end. The pools will soon close and the numerous hours of free time will also end. Students now will spend a significant portion of their day in the classroom seated at a desk exercising their brains. It is important during these long school days that there is a focus on... MORE

Citadel honors military with appreciation day
September 14, 2016 — Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, performs the coin toss prior to the football game between the Citadel Bulldogs and Furman Paladins as Navy Capt. Robert Hudson, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander (right), looks on Sept. 10, 2016. The pregame festivities also included an aerial demonstration by the Army Golden Knights and a... MORE

Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, performs the coin toss prior to the football game between the Citadel Bulldogs and Furman Paladins as Navy Capt. Robert Hudson, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander (right), looks on Sept. 10, 2016. The pregame festivities also included an aerial demonstration by the Army Golden Knights and a formation of service members from Joint Base Charleston.