News

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)

NHCC can help in achieving weight loss goals
February 4, 2015 — Making resolutions is easy, keeping them is hard.Research suggests that only 8 percent of people actually achieve their New Year's goals. Weight related resolutions account for 38 percent of New Year's resolutions, but only 64 percent of people will maintain their resolutions past the first month. Only about 19 percent of people who make New Year's... MORE

Teressa Armstrong shows off her slim figure next to a skirt she wore before losing 100 pounds under the guidance of Linda Washington, nutritionist for Naval Health Clinic Charleston, S.C. With the tools she learned from Washington, Armstrong has continued to keep the weight off for more than a year. (U.S. Navy photo / Petty Officer 3rd Class Caralyn Mulyk)

NPTU graduation at Patriots Point
February 4, 2015 — MORE

Sailors from the Nuclear Power Training Unit – Charleston, class 1403 graduated Jan. 30, 2015, at Patriots Point & Maritime Museum – Charleston, S.C. NPTU provides training for naval officer, enlisted personnel in operation, maintenance and supervision of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plants. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading)

Air Force presents FY 16 budget request
February 4, 2015 — The Air Force presented its fiscal year 2016 President's Budget request Feb. 2, following the Defense Department and sister services budget briefings.The Air Force fiscal year 2016 budget request supports the defense strategy and combatant commander requirements. It continues readiness recovery, reduces the short-term capacity risk assumed in the... MORE

AF Assistance Fund; Airmen helping Airmen
February 3, 2015 — Giving back is a way of life in the Air Force, and the annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, which begins Feb. 9, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, is another example of Airmen taking care of Airmen.The AFAF, which runs by the theme, 'Commitment to Caring,' is made up of four charities, the Air Force Aid Society, the Air Force Enlisted Village,... MORE

The 2014 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign contributes to four charities: the Air Force Aid Society, General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation, the Air Force Village and the Air Force Enlisted Village. It provides an annual effort to raise funds for charitable affiliates that provide support to the Air Force family (active duty, retirees, reservists, guard and their dependents, including surviving spouses) in need.