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Deployed Airmen inspire kids to exercise
February 18, 2015 — Members of the 437th Operations Group, who are currently deployed to Southwest Asia, took time during their current deployment to participate in a local school's sports day.Qatar's 4th Annual National Sports day was held Feb. 10, 2015. The national holiday, held every year on the second Tuesday in February, emphasizes the benefits of physical... MORE

Volunteers await the arrival of the students from the American School of Doha for the school's annual National Sport Day, Feb. 10, 2015. Members from the 437th Operation Group who are currently deployed to Al Udeid Air Base participated in the school's National Sports Day, which is held every year on the second Tuesday in February, and emphasizes the benefits of physical activity for a healthy lifestyle among its population. Students rotated through activity stations that included three-legged and potato sack races, relay races, throwing and jumping competitions, indoor rock climbing and even water activities.

628th SFS Airman wins John Levitow award
February 17, 2015 — MORE

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, present Senior Airman Charles Benton, 628th Security Forces Squadron, the John Levitow Award during the Airman Leadership School Class 15-B graduation ceremony Feb. 12, 2015, at JB Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The Levitow Award is awarded for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and scholar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

628th SFS implements traffic citation changes
February 17, 2015 — Changes in traffic enforcement are coming to Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station.Effective Feb. 1, 2015, the 628th Security Forces Squadron expanded the charges under which they can issue the United States District Court Violation Notices, also known as Central Violations Bureau Form 1805. This form is used when it is determined an offender... MORE

Go-for-Green at the DFAC
February 17, 2015 — In today's world, the terms healthy and convenience do not necessarily go hand in hand. In an effort to bridge this gap for our team members at Joint Base Charleston, the Gaylor Dining Facility operates an Air Force program developed to help patrons choose healthy, fast options. This program is called "Go for Green." Go for Green is a nutritional... MORE

Shedding light on maintainers at night
February 13, 2015 — MORE

Airman Daniel Giulian, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, transfers liquid oxygen from a tank to a C-17 Globemaster III at dusk on Feb. 11, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. When exposed to open air, the minus-297-degree LOX evaporates into a gas. Liquid oxygen is used as a means of distributing breathable air to aircrew members and passengers above 10,000 feet above sea level. The C-17 can hold approximately 155 gallons of LOX. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

‘A shot in the Dark:’ SFS Airmen hone their firing skills at night
February 13, 2015 — MORE

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Staff Sgt. Norman Allen, 628th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, wears a gas mask during M-4 carbine qualifying at night at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance firing range, Feb. 11, 2015, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The qualifying course tests Airmen’s ability to fire an M-4 carbine from several positions: prone, standing and wearing a gas mask. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Command Post: Leaderships' eyes and ears by day and night
February 12, 2015 — Like an eagle during the day and an owl at night, 628th Air Base Wing Command Post Airmen are always on watch.Their mission is to provide unrivalled and continuous worldwide command and control to Joint Base Charleston's leaders and mission partners. They are the commander's "eyes and ears."This involves receiving and disseminating instructions, as... MORE

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Airmen answer phones and track transient aircraft flight information in the Joint Base Charleston Command Post Feb. 11, 2015. The CP coordinates both military and community aide. When incidents happen on or off base, controllers are normally the first to know. Controllers become the hub in a crisis and provide vital information to the commanders across JB Charleston. The controllers currently work 12-hour shifts. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Community leaders tour Joint Base Charleston night operations
February 12, 2015 — MORE

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Tech. Sgt. Nolan Gibson, 437th Maintenance Squadron Home Station Check dock chief and coordinator, briefs a group of community leaders during an evening tour at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Feb. 11, 2015. The tour exposed the leaders to the important contributions of Charleston’s Nighttime Warriors. Gibson explained the process for providing in-depth home station checks for every C-17 Globemaster III in the base’s inventory—a process each plane must undergo every 120 days. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt. Christopher Love)

Security Forces demonstrates advanced sea tactics at night
February 12, 2015 — MORE

A 628th Security Forces Squadron patrol boat speeds through the water Feb. 11, 2015, at Dock Charlie on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. Night or day, rain or shine, the Defenders patrol the miles of shoreline at the Weapons Station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Team Charleston, day or night, accomplishes the mission
February 12, 2015 — MORE

A C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, performsg combat drop training at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Feb. 10, 2015. By training by day and night, crew members maintain proficiency on a full range of skills sets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Renae Pittman)