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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)

AF Assistance Fund kicks off at JB Charleston
February 11, 2015 — MORE

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, sign their Air Force Assistance Fund contribution forms Feb. 10, 2015, at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The AFAF is an annual effort to raise funds toward charitable affiliates that support Air Force families in the event of emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading)

Commander's Action Line
February 11, 2015 — The Commander's Action Line is your direct link to me as the commander of Joint Base Charleston. I would ask that you first give the appropriate base agency a chance to solve the problem, but if you don't get a satisfactory answer, call me at 963-5581, or send an e-mail to 628.abw.pa@us.af.mil.This forum is your opportunity to make Joint Base... MORE

628th MDG Dental Clinic teaches kids about dental health
February 11, 2015 — MORE

Liam Staten practices brushing the teeth of Dudley the Dinosaur Feb. 10, 2015 at the General Thomas R. Mikolajcik Child Development Center on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. In honor of Children’s Dental Health Month, the 628th Medical Group Dental Clinic educated more than 90 children on the importance of brushing their teeth and eating healthy snacks. Each child was given a dental goodie bag containing a toothbrush, toothpaste and a Mr. Tooth activity book. Staten is the son of Staff Sgt. Jeremy Staten, 437th Maintenance Group. (U.S. Air Force photo / Trisha Gallaway)

437th leadership practice with PPE at APS
February 11, 2015 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes, 437th Airlift Wing command chief, and Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, put on personal protective equipment during infection prevention and control practice Feb. 5, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The 437th AW leadership stopped by the 437th Aerial Port Squadron to learn more about PPE and its benefits during the event of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading)