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437th AW provides airlift for paratroopers
October 27, 2015
Army jump masters with the 3rd Squadron, 73rd Cavalry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, conduct paratrooper door checks during a night tactical combat jump aboard a C-17 Globemaster III from the 437th Airlift Wing, while flying over Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2015. The purpose of the jump was to practice exiting the aircraft with cavalrymen and a full combat equipment load to secure a drop zone. The interior lights are red to remain tactical and assist the paratroopers adjust their eyes upon exiting the aircraft. (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. Chad Haling)
Children Pledge to be Drug Free
October 27, 2015
Lt. Col. Ralph Thomas, 628th Mission Support Group deputy commander, reads a proclamation encouraging drug free living at the youth center, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Oct. 23, 2015. Over 20 children took an oath to be drug free at this annual Red Ribbon Week kick-off ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Renae Pittman)
Shaw AFB F-16 helps 628th CES
October 26, 2015
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., flew in to help the 628th Civil Engineering Squadron test the aircraft arresting system on the flight line at Joint Base Charleston – AB, S.C., on Oct. 14, 2015. The F-16 Fighting Falcon had to travel at least 70 knots to trip the AAS successfully. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)
JB Charleston celebrates 5th birthday
October 23, 2015
Joint Base Charleston leadership gathers for a group photo during the celebration of JB Charleston’s 5th birthday Oct. 22, 2015, at the Redbank Club on JB Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. Charleston Air Force Base and Naval Support Activity Charleston merged on October 1, 2010, to form the current joint base operating configuration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)
437th MXS visit The Citadel to make F-4 repairs
October 22, 2015
Tech. Sgt. James Hurst, 437th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance section chief and Airman 1st Class Mitchell Bergmann, 437th MXS sheet metal technician, prepare metal to be used for repairs on an F-4 Phantom II Oct. 18, 2015, located on the parade grounds of the Citadel in Charleston, S.C. During the recent storms that impacted the east coast, trees damaged the static aircraft. Parts of the wing, underwing and fuselage were severely compromised. The 437th AMXS volunteered on weekends to assist the Citadel in repairing the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)
USNS Red Cloud docks for maintenance
October 21, 2015
Members from the International Long Shoreman’s Association, Shippers Stevedoring Company and the 841st Transportation Battalion, are unloading all of the vehicles from the United States Naval Ship Red Cloud onto the dock of Joint Base Charleston – NWS, S.C. on Oct. 20, 2015. The Honeywell Company will move the vehicles from the dock back to the Army Strategic Logistics Activity Command headquarters for maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas Charlton)
Palmetto Scholars Academy announces open house dates
October 21, 2015
Forest City housing surveys
October 21, 2015
Commanders and command chiefs from the 628th Air Base Wing and the 437th Airlift Wing sign fill out their annual customer service satisfaction survey at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Oct. 7, 2015. Forest City residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to voice their opinions and provide honest feedback on housing. (Courtesy photos)
FEA holds meet and greet
October 21, 2015
(Left to right) Scott Isaacks, Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center director, Joe Riley, Charleston mayor, Glenn Jeffries, USACE Corporate Communication director and Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th AW deputy commander, pose for a photo during the first annual Federal Executive Association of the Greater Charleston Area stakeholder meet-and-greet event at U.S. Coast Guard Sector, Charleston, S.C. The FEA is comprised of the leadership from 40 military and civilian federal entities in the Charleston area. Jeffries and Canlas are the current FEA co-chairs. (Courtesy Photo)
Little Heroes Ceremony
October 21, 2015
The Airman and Family Readiness center hosted their bi-annual “Little Heroes Ceremony” honoring children of deployed service members on Oct. 15, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Children, 4-12 years old, received a medal and certificate presented by their parent’s respective wing commander. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Tech Sgt. Renae Pittman)