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Behind the iron mask
January 21, 2015 — Beneath every superhero mask is an individual who steps into society with a mission to leave it better than how he or she found it.Iron Man is one of the many superheroes who not only lives in comic books but is now thriving on the big screen and is a hero to many children.Technical Sgt. Brian Thornton, 628th Air Base Wing Air Defense Council... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Brian Thornton, 628th Air Base Wing Air Defense Council paralegal, in his homemade Iron Man suit visits classrooms at Marrington Elementary, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. Dec. 8, 2014. Thornton wears his Iron Man suit at local schools and hospitals hoping to help brighten a child’s day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Reel)

Six JB Charleston Airmen promote to captain
January 21, 2015 — The Air Force Personnel Center announced Jan. 13 its latest round of officer promotions.The following first lieutenants from Joint Base Charleston have been selected for promotion to the rank of captain.14th Airlift Squadron: Teri Weber16th Airlift Squadron: Luke Pritts17th Airlift Squadron: William Gregg, Andrew Johnson, Jeremy Johnson628th... MORE

Justice Files: 2014 Fourth Quarter Courts-Martial
January 20, 2015 — The Airmen of Joint Base Charleston referenced below were convicted at a court-martial and action was taken on their conviction during the fourth quarter of 2014, October to December. Airmen who are convicted at a special or general court-martial are considered to have a federal conviction. Sentences at a special court-martial can be up to one year... MORE

Tax Center to open at Air Base and Weapons Station
January 20, 2015 — With the tax season right around the corner, volunteers at Joint Base Charleston are prepared to help clients file their taxes on time. Tax centers at the Air Base and Weapons Station will open Jan. 26, 2015 and will operate Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Extended hours and/or additional days may be provided at a later date. The... MORE

Former Airman sentenced to 18 years in drunken-driving death tells story
January 20, 2015 — He was born into an Air Force family, moving around from Florida, to Okinawa, then to Oklahoma."My parents were strict," said Lane Wyatt, a former airman first class and client-systems technician stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.His father, a retired Air Force major, started off as an enlisted Airman before commissioning. His... MORE

Former Airman 1st Class Lane Wyatt recounts the night of June 30, 2013, when he killed Citari Townes-Sweatt in an drunk-driving accident. Wyatt was sentenced Dec. 19 to 18 years in prison. (U.S. Air Force photos/David Bedard)

628th CES performs structural fire training
January 16, 2015 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department Airmen aim a fire hose at a structural fire Jan. 12, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C during a live-fire training exercise. Local fire departments came to the base and trained with the Airmen and shared their experiences and knowledge of firefighting.Click here for full slideshow MORE

The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department Airmen aim a fire hose at a structural fire Jan. 12, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C during a live-fire training exercise. Local fire departments came to the base and trained with the Airmen and shared their experiences and knowledge of firefighting. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

JB Charleston celebrates MLK Day
January 16, 2015 — MORE

More than 100 Airmen, Sailors ,service members, civilians and family members prepare for the start of a memorial march commemorating Martin Luther King Jr., in front of the base chapel Jan. 16, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Following the march a celebratory program was held inside the chapel, with guest speaker Doug Hunter, the executive director of the Whitfield Center for Christian Leadership at Charleston Southern University. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday that celebrates his life and achievements as an influential leader of the American Civil Rights Movement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Jones assumes command of the NOSC
January 14, 2015 — MORE

Commander Stephen Jones (left) assumed command of Navy Operational Support Center from CDR Shaun Murphy (right), Jan. 10, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. Jones' previous assignment was at U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., and Jones will become the deputy director of Legislative Affairs with the Chief of Navy Reserve at the Pentagon, D.C. (Courtesy Photo)

True Blue Gala honors Medal of Honor recipients
January 14, 2015 — MORE

Medal of Honor recipient, Army Maj. Gen. (ret) Patrick Brady is escorted by Navy Lt. Angela Mound into the True Blue Gala, Jan. 9, 2014 at Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant, S.C. The True Blue Gala honored some of our nation's greatest military heroes and was one of many events throughout the week benefitting the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation. Mound is assigned to the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. (Courtesy Photo)

JB Charleston practices security measures
January 14, 2015 — MORE

Senior Airman Tony Roybal, 628th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, notifies the 628th Civil Engineering Squadron’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal team of a suspicious package at the Air Base fitness center during an exercise Jan. 14, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. JB Charleston held an exercise Jan. 14 through 15 to test the implementation of Force Protection levels in the event of an on base disturbance. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)