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437 MXS civilian is a VEA recipient
April 22, 2015 — A 437th Maintenance Squadron civilian was recently recognized as the 2015 Joint Base Charleston Volunteer Excellence Award recipient April 17, 2015 at JB Charleston, S.C. Major Brian Clark, 437th Maintenance Squadron commander presented Anna Hill, 437th MXS Metals Technology supervisor with her award in the Metals Technology shop.National Volunteer... MORE

Major Brian Clark, 437th Maintenance Squadron commander presents Anna Hill, 437th MXS Metals Technology supervisor with her 2015 Volunteer Excellence Award for Joint Base Charleston in the Metals Technology shop, April 17, 2015 at JB Charleston. Hill was recognized for her leadership and volunteerism with the Boy Scouts of America.This award is authorized by the U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, for federal civilians, family members, military retirees, and federal retirees who perform outstanding volunteer community service. It is designed to recognize exceptional long term community support and not a single act or achievement. (Courtesy photo)

Manning Emergency Operations Center
April 22, 2015 — MORE

Squadron Airmen and civilians man the Emergency Operations Center April 21, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., during a Hurricane Exercise. The EOC is a centralized command and control facility responsible for providing strategic decisions during disasters or emergencies. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

SAPR director visits JB Charleston
April 22, 2015 — MORE

Maj. Gen. Gina Grosso, director of Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, listens to Mrs. Florine King, Joint Base Charleston SAPR program manager during a meeting April 21, 2015, at the headquarters building on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The JB Charleston SAPR program provides 24-hours, seven-days a week sexual assault response capability for all active duty members and dependents 18 years and older. Anyone who feels they have been a victim of sexual assault may contact the appropriate office. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

JB Charleston honors it's Little Heroes
April 21, 2015 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Robinson, 437th Maintenance Group superintendent (left) and Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander present Kinsley Wardlow with a medal and certificate during the Little Heroes ceremony April 16, 2015 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Held twice a year, once in April and again in October, the ceremony is an event for children of recent or current
deployed or remote parents. This event is a way for senior leaders to thank the base's littlest members for all of their hard work and sacrifice during the deployment or remote tour. Captain Timothy Sparks, JB Charleston deputy commander and Chief Master Sgt. Jan Menard, 628th Medical Group superintendent Sparks and Chief Menard, handed out the medals and certification for the 628th Air Base Wing. Kinsley is the daughter of April and Staff Sgt. James Wardlow, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (Courtesy photo)

Fuel Tank Extraction exercise tests first responders
April 20, 2015 — Airmen from the 437th Maintenance Squadron and firemen from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron participated in a Fuel Tank Extraction exercise April 17, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.The exercise simulated an Airman losing consciousness inside a fuel tank aboard a C-17 Globemaster III, requiring rescue by first responders."The purpose of this... MORE

Airman 1st Class Emilee Sharp gets inside of a fuel tank on the top of a C-17 Globemaster III April 17, 2015 during a Fuel Tank Extraction exercise at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The exercise simulated an Airman being overcome by fumes inside a fuel tank requiring first responders from the 628th Civil Engineering Squadron to conduct an extraction. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

16 AS holds Little Lion's ceremony
April 17, 2015 — The 16th Airlift Squadron recognized its youngest squadron members April 10, 2015 during the squadron's "First Friday" event in the units auditorium at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.The 16th AS was deployed during the holiday season, which can be a difficult time for families to be separated. It takes an enormous amount of strength from those left at... MORE

Lt. Col. Patrick Farrell, 16th Airlift Squadron commander (left) presented a Medal of Application to Ethan George, one of the squadron’s Little Lions during the Little Lions ceremony April 10 2015 in the squadron’s auditorium at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Ethan’s parents are Capt. Brian George, 16th AS and Brooke George. In all, 35 Little Lions were recognized, and no achievement was too small; everything from helping around the house to making the high school honor list was celebrated. Each child was given a medal and certificate to thank them for their bravery. (Courtesy photo)

Team Charleston recognizes Volunteers
April 17, 2015 — MORE

CAPT Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, presents a volunteer appreciation award to the American Red Cross Palmetto S.C. Region volunteers, April 16, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. National Volunteer Week (April 12-18, 2015) is a program established by the Points of Light. Points of Light was founded in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush as an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization to encourage and empower the spirit of service.
(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt)

Holocaust Remembrance Day
April 16, 2015 — MORE

Shelia Reed, 628th Comptroller Squadron unit program coordinator, hands out Holocaust remembrance cards to members of Joint Base Charleston April 16, 2015, at the Dorchester Gate on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. There were 1,000 total cards given out that day. Each card represented 6,000 people that lost their lives in the Holocaust. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Alcohol Awareness Month reminder
April 15, 2015 — With alcohol consumption being widely accepted in today's environment, people tend to forget about the risks involved.Alcohol abuse is linked to 75,000 deaths in the United States each year according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study shows deaths due to excessive alcohol use were nearly evenly divided between... MORE

Beaufort Air Show 2015
April 15, 2015 — MORE

A Heritage Flight formation consisting of an F-16 Fighting Falcon and a P-51 Mustang fly April 10, 2015 during the 2015 Beaufort Airshow at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C. The F-16 Viper Demo Team from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., was part of the three day show which demonstrated the capabilities of U.S. military air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)