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Loadmasters conduct static loading exercise
May 1, 2015
Loadmasters from the 14th Airlift Squadron winch a Charleston County Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics vehicle into a C-17 Globemaster III April 29, 2015, on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Many new loadmasters do not get the opportunity to load large cargo items like Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles in a condensed timeframe until they deploy which can be very intimidating. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)
2015 437th AW 1st Quarterly Awards
May 1, 2015
Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and CMSgt Shawn Hughes, 437th AW command chief, congratulate the award winners of the 437th AW 1st Quarterly Awards April 30, 2015, at the base theater on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Quarterly Awards are held to recognize outstanding Airmen, non-commissioned officers, senior non-commissioned officers, company grade officers and civilians for their hard work and dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)
JB Charleston's newest dental hygienists graduate AF sponsored program
April 30, 2015
Technical Sgt. Terina Waiganjo (center), and Staff Sgts. Sandy Molina (right) and Hollynd Walker (left) became the Air Force’s newest dental hygienists during a pinning ceremony April 29, 2015, at Trident Technical College in Charleston, S.C. The dental hygiene training scholarship program currently allows four dental assistants to attend Trident Technical College full time for one year while remaining on active duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)
Celebrating Earth Day
April 30, 2015
Children paint flower pots April 22, 2015, during the 45th annual Earth Day event at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Forest City Military Communities invited base residents to attend the environmental celebration which included activities for children and a yard care lesson from a local landscaping company. Participants were given grass seed to encourage growing a healthy yard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)
Sporting events raise awaress during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
April 29, 2015
Service members participate in the second annual Dodgeball Tournament April 24, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic hosted the tournament to help raise awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The winning team "Crew Bravo" from Nuclear Power Training Unit Charleston beat out team "Code 11/51" from SPAWAR. (Courtesy photo)
Active-duty and Guard keeps Nepal relief effort moving
April 27, 2015
U.S. Air Force personnel load relief supplies for victims of the Nepal earthquake into a USAF C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., at March Air Force Base, Calif., April 26, 2015. The U.S. Agency of International Development relief cargo included eight pallets, 59 Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel and five search and rescue dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor Queen/Released)
Security awareness through education
April 27, 2015
Ray Semko, a retired counterintelligence special agent for the Army and the Defense Intelligence Agency, briefed an audience on security awareness and operational security April 27, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Joseph Butta, an analyst who specialized in issues related to the Middle East, joined Semko and provided a presentation on Islamic literalism. The briefings were used to educate Airmen, Sailors and civilians on today’s threats against the Western world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)
Paint Run 5K Fun Run at JB Charleston
April 27, 2015
Participants pass through a paint station during the Paint Run 5K Fun Run, April 25, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. This free event was open to everyone and was co-hosted by Joint Base Charleston Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program. April is sexual assault awareness month. This year’s theme is, “Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know your part. Do your part.” The purpose of sexual assault awareness month is to raise awareness about sexual assault prevention and support sexual assault survivors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt)
Motorcycle season kicks off at JB Charleston
April 24, 2015
Chris Bender, Green Knights Motorcycle Club Chapter 37 member, directs motorcyclists where to park for the Annual Motorcycle Riders Safety Brief , April 24, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The Annual Motorcycle Safety Brief is required by AFI 91-207, The Air Force Traffic Safety Program, paragraph 1.3.4.5. for all active duty Air Force motorcycle riders. All other service members, retirees, and dependents are highly encouraged to attend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt)
$25,000 Bingo Jackpot claimed
April 22, 2015
For the past year, the Charleston Club's jackpot for Big Bucks Bingo has been building and the $25,000 jackpot was finally claimed by Marian Roudabush April 15, 20015 at the Charleston Club, S.C. More than 160 people attended to compete for the jackpot. Big Buck Bingo is played every Monday and Wednesday evening at the Charleston Club and both nights have total nightly payouts of more than $1,600 not including two progressive jackpots with $1,000 minimum payouts. (Courtesy Photo / Laura Abell) Photo by Laura Abell