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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
437 MXS civilian is a VEA recipient
April 22, 2015
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
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
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)