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Charleston's "Port Dawgs" keep airlift mission going overnight
February 10, 2015 — MORE

Airmen from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron build a pallet Feb. 9, 2015, at the 437th APS on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The “Port Dawgs” work through the night to process cargo and load it on and off Charleston’s fleet of C-17 Globemaster IIIs. (U.S. Air Force/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Airmen maintain C-17 fleet despite late night showers
February 10, 2015 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Gregory House, a quality assurance inspector with the 437th Maintenance Group, looks on as Staff Sgt. Timothy Womble, an aerospace ground equipment technician with the 437th Maintenance Squadron, refuels a generator during a rainy night at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Feb. 9, 2015. Many units assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing work around the clock, no matter the weather, to ensure the mission gets done. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Renae Pittman)

Nuke school Sailors bond, relax after hours
February 10, 2015 — MORE

Electricians Mate Stacey DeLacruz, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command student, plays a game of pool in the Bowman Center Feb. 9, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. DeLacruz recently graduated from Navy boot camp and is now attending a six-month long course at NNPTC to learn about the operation, maintenance and supervision of naval nuclear propulsion plants. NNPTC is famous for the rigour of its classes, making the activities at the Bowman Center a welcome outlet for many Sailors. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

437th Airlift Wing Annual Award winners recognized
February 9, 2015 — MORE

Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes, 437th AW command chief, recognize the annual award winners at the 2014 437th Airlift Wing Annual Awards ceremony held Feb. 6, 2015. The annual award winners are: Airman of the year, Senior Airman Stephanie A. Lucas, Noncommissioned Officer of the year, Tech. Sgt. Chelce T. Green, First Sergeant of the year, Master Sgt. Mark O’Brien, Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the year, Senior Master Sgt. Bryan T. Whitley, Company Grade Officer of the year, Capt. Daniel A. Naske, Civilian Cat I of the year, Virgil Parks, Civilian Cat II of the year, Gary Wettengel, Key Spouse of year, Molly F.B. Wood. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Airfield and aircrew safety, after dark
February 9, 2015 — As the sun sets and the street lights come on, many service members and civilians from Joint Base Charleston head home after a long day of work. Meanwhile, some base members are just clocking in.Airmen from the 437th Operation Support Squadron work 24 hours a day, seven days a week providing flying operations support to the 437th and 315th Airlift... MORE

Senior Airman Kathryn Raethel, 437th Operations Support Squadron Airfield Management technician, drives the entire length of the flight line during her night shifts, looking for any damaged or burnt out runway lights as well as directional signs used by aircraft Feb. 9, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Whenever an in-flight emergency occurs, the Base Operations office is notified and begins informing several different agencies to handle the delicate situation. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Portraits of the night...flightline edition
February 9, 2015 — MORE

Marvin Walker, a patrolman with the 628th Security Forces Squadron, secures the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Feb. 9, 2015. Walker's works through the night to secure entry control points, ensure accountability for all aircraft, and check that there aren't any improperly lit areas on the ramp. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Renae Pittman)

Security Forces keeps JB Charleston safe around the clock
February 9, 2015 — MORE

A 628th Security Forces Squadron patrolman performs a training exercise Feb. 8, 2015, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Patrolmen go throughout the night patrolling the base on the search for anything suspicious or out of the ordinary while keeping the streets safe of any dangerous activity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Crossing the finish line during fitness challenge
February 6, 2015 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Beau McRoberts, a crew chief with the 437th Maintenance Squadron, races to the finish line during the monthly Fitness Challenge 5k on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Feb. 6, 2015. McRoberts placed 1st with a time of 18:30. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Transportation Isolation Systems: Changing the way we do business
February 5, 2015 — The Air Force's ability to provide an aeromedical evacuation to patients with infectious diseases just received a new tool in its toolbox. General Paul J. Selva, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, publicly introduced the military's newest capability, the Transport Isolation System, Jan. 23, 2015 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.The Transport... MORE

Staff Sgt. Cody Swayne loads a Transport Isolation System aboard a C-17 Globemaster III, Jan. 14, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., during a training exercise. Charleston is one of two bases in the United States that has trained with the TIS, a medical pod which provides a way to safely transport patients with infectious diseases. Swayne is a member of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Navy re-enlistment conducted at Patriot's Point
February 4, 2015 — MORE

Navy Capt. Robert Hudson, Nuclear Power Training Unit commanding officer, conducts a re-enlistment ceremony with Sailors assigned to NPTU Jan. 30, 2015, at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum – Charleston, S.C. More than 40 Sailors re-enlisted into the U.S. Navy after a graduation ceremony. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading)