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Justice Files: 2014 Fourth Quarter Article 15's
January 26, 2015 — The Airmen of Joint Base Charleston referenced below were offered and accepted nonjudicial punishment pursuant to Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice during the fourth quarter of 2014 (October-December). Airmen offered NJP by their commander may either accept the NJP, and be judged by their commander as to their guilt or innocence as... MORE

Retired CMSgt Roy visits with ALS Airmen
January 26, 2015 — MORE

Retired Chief Master Sgt. James Roy, 16th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, speaks with Airmen from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., who are attending Airmen Leadership School Jan. 26, 2015. Roy spoke about how to best serve in the United States Air Force and answered questions from the Airmen at the end. Roy plans to meet with every ALS class his schedule allows for. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Military Saves 2015 campaign kicks off
January 23, 2015 — MORE

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, Capt. Timothy Sparks, JB Charleston deputy commander, Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Col. James J. Fontanella, 315th Airlift Wing commander, present Angela Cottman, 628th Force Support Squadron Fleet and Family Support Center work-life consultant, with the signed Military Saves Week proclamation letter Jan. 23, 2015, at the JB Charleston Education Center auditorium. Military Saves, a component of America Saves and a partner in the DoD Financial Readiness Campaign, is a research-based social marketing campaign intended to motivate, support, and encourage military families to save money and build wealth. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

JB Charleston leadership holds Big 10 meeting
January 22, 2015 — MORE

Col. Jeffrey DeVore (fifth from the left), Joint Base Charleston commander, poses for a group photo with the Big 10 mission partners before their monthly Senior Leaders luncheon at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 22, 2015. The luncheon provides an opportunity for all the mission partners to get together to address any issues or concerns they may have, and provide updates on their respective missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman George Goslin)

Behind the scenes with AFE
January 21, 2015 — No flightsuit is complete without an aviator helmet, and every pilot and loadmaster needs one. Every service member is important to the mission and one Airman who works in the 437th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment is a shining example to all those around him.Staff Sgt. Shawn Nyer, NCO in charge of the Aviator Helmet and Mask... MORE

Staff Sgt. Shawn Nyer (center) smiles with a group of Airmen Jan. 13, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Nyer is the 437th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment NCO in charge of the Aviator Helmet and Mask section. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

628th ABW holds quarterly awards ceremony
January 21, 2015 — MORE

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief recognize members of the 628th ABW during the Quarterly Awards Ceremony Jan. 16, 2015 at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Winners are (from left) Bettina Roberson, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron (Civilian Category II); Senior Airman Hannah Leonard, 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron (Airman of the Quarter); Senior Airman Micah Wells, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (JB Charleston Honor Guard member of the Quarter); William Scott, 628th CES (Civilian Category II); Tech. Sgt. Tamika Jackson, 628th Contracting Squadron (NCO of the Quarter); Capt. Ekaterina Korulina, 628th ABW Legal Office (Company Grade Officer); and Senior Master Sgt. Jakelyne Rose, 628th Comptroller Squadron (SNCO of the Quarter). (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

437th leadership recognizes quarterly award winners
January 21, 2015 — MORE

Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes, 437th AW command chief, recognize members of the 437th AW during the fourth quarter of 2014. Winners are (from left) Valerie Singley, 17th Airlift Squadron, Capt. Ashish Patel, 14th Airlift Squadron, Tech. Sgt. Chelce Green, 437th Aerial Port Squadron and Airman 1st Class Bradley Jones, 437th Operation Support Squadron. Not pictured: Master Sgt. Charles Hall (Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter), 437th OSS and Bradley Kirk (Civilian Category II of the Quarter), 437th APS. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading)

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