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628th CES, 437th MXS test confined space rescue ops
April 28, 2016 — Airmen and civilians from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron fire emergency services flight and the 437th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems repair flight participated in a confined space emergency extraction exercise, April 22, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.The exercise simulated a person losing consciousness inside one of the four fuel tanks... MORE

Airmen from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron fire emergency services flight rescue a “victim” during a confined space emergency extraction exercise, April 22, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The exercise simulated a person losing consciousness inside one of the four fuel tanks aboard a C-17 Globemaster III. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jared Trimarchi)

437th Airlfit Wing provides humantarian relief efforts in Ecuador
April 27, 2016 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Luis Diaz, 15th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, straps down luggage and cargo April 25, 2016, on a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The 437th Airlift Wing flew into Manta, Ecuador, in support of earthquake relief operations. Aboard the aircraft were Army personnel from the Contingency Response Group as well as equipment including a mobile control tower and a five-passenger vehicle. The 437th AW provides global reach airlift capability at anytime and anywhere in the world. Whenever natural disasters occur, the 437th AW can provide humanitarian aid in a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)

JB Charleston hosts Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
April 26, 2016 — Several volunteer organizations participated in Joint Base Charleston's Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon April 15, 2016, at the Balfour Beatty Community Center on JB Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. including the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Fleet and Family Support Center, American Red Cross and Navy Wives Club of America.Leading the event... MORE

Joint Base Charleston leadership and community volunteers enjoy the food and fellowship during the volunteer appreciation luncheon April 15, 2016, at the Balfour Beatty Community Center on JB Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. Participating in the event were members with Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Fleet and Family Support Center, American Red Cross and Navy Wives Club of America. During the luncheon, volunteers were presented with certificates of appreciation from special guests Col. Robert Lyman, JB Charleston commander and Navy Capt. Tim Sparks, JB Charleston deputy commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)

USNS Red Cloud on way to Pacific after leaving Charleston
April 26, 2016 — The U.S. Naval Ship Red Cloud departed Joint Base Charleston, S.C. - Weapons Station, April 19, 2016, after being loaded with supplies and equipment by the Army Strategic Logistics Activity Charleston and the 841st Transportation Battalion.The ship, which is part of Army Prepositioned Stock - 3, belongs to the Military Sealift Command, a subset of... MORE

Over 1,300 pieces of equipment were loaded onto the 950-foot long, six interior deck, the U.S. Naval Ship Red Cloud, April 18, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. – Weapons Station. Members from the Army Strategic Logistics Activity Charleston and the 841st Transportation Battalion staged, processed and configured the equipment to support USNS Red Cloud’s prepositioned ship mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jared Trimarchi)

JB Charleston earns "effective" in major inspections
April 25, 2016 — Recently, Joint Base Charleston's 315th and 437th Airlift Wings and its 628th Air Base Wing successfully completed the Air Force Unit Effectiveness Inspection, with each wing earning an overall score of "Effective."UEIs encompass a two-year period, including virtual assessments by the Air Mobility Command, Air Force Reserve Command and Air Force... MORE

Master Sgt. Mike Kellebrew, a Unit Effectiveness Inspection fire emergency inspector, examine a Bauer Compressors air compression system at the Joint Base Charleston Fire Department April 13, 2016. These air compression systems fill the air tanks firefighters carry into situations that could possibly threaten their health. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Megan Munoz)

After 50 years Pitsenbarger legacy lives on
April 20, 2016 — Staff Sgt. William Pitsenbarger, a pararescueman, made the ultimate sacrifice 50 years ago, on April 11, 1966, near Cam My, Vietnam, saving the lives of Soldiers pinned down by enemy fire.Born July 8, 1944, in Piqua, Ohio, Pitsenbarger joined the Air Force in 1962, right out of high school. He was ordered to Vietnam in 1964, volunteered to return... MORE

A1C William Pitsenbarger. (U.S. Air Force photo)

WWAST compete against JB Charleston, inspire others
April 14, 2016 — Members of the Joint Base Charleston and Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Teams battled it out April 23, 2016, at Patriot's Point in Charleston, S.C.The WWAST is comprised of veterans and active-duty service members who have lost limbs but won't let that disability to keep them from being competitive in athletics. They travel the country and play... MORE

Kayden Keitt, Wounded Warrior Softball Team batboy, runs to retrieve a bat as Daniel Lopez, U.S. Army veteran, walks up to bat April 23, 2016, at Patriot’s Point in Charleston, S.C. The WWAST is comprised of veterans and active-duty service members who have lost limbs but won’t let that disability to keep them from being competitive in athletics. They travel the country and play able-bodied softball teams competitively or through exhibition and celebrity games. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)

Responses to Recent Commander's Call
April 13, 2016 — Col. Robert Lyman, the commander of Joint Base Charleston, hosted a series of commanders calls March 30, 2016. During those commanders calls, attendees raised a number of questions across a range of subjects.Below, you'll find responses from base leaders to each of those questions.CIVIL ENGINEERINGQuestion: Are there any plans to add portable... MORE

JB Charleston hosts Challenger Division opening baseball game
April 13, 2016 — MORE

Volunteers and players with the Challenger Division take a group photo April 9, 2016, at the youth baseball fields on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The Challenger Division is a league that was established to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges to enjoy the game of baseball along with other children who share the same challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)

JB Charleston encourages motorcycle safety
April 12, 2016 — Joint Base Charleston will hold its annual Motorcycle Safety Day on April 29, 2016. The schedule of events is listed below:0900 - Annual Motorcycle Safety Brief at the Air Base Theater Bike Judging Competition by Wing Leadership with Awards Blessing of the Bikes1030 - North Charleston Police demonstration1100 - Green Knights... MORE