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AMC Surgeon General visits 628th Medical Group
December 9, 2014 — MORE

Wendy Wyatt, 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron's nutritional program manager, briefs Brig. Gen. Kory Cornum, Air Mobility Command surgeon general, during his visit to the 628th Medical Group, Dec. 5, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. While visiting the 628th MDG, Cornum coined several MDG Airmen, as well as notified those Airmen selected as AMC Medical Service Award winners. (Courtesy photo / Maj. Julie Johnson)

Airmen suit up for CBRNE
December 9, 2014 — Twenty-nine Airmen from various units at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., underwent chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives training here, Dec. 3, 2014.The CBRNE refresher course, facilitated by the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Flight, ensures Airmen are capable of responding and recovering from... MORE

Airman 1st Class Gregory Emond, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management apprentice, instructs Airmen on mission-oriented, protective gear during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives training course Dec. 3, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. After Air Force Basic military training, active-duty Airmen are required to go through CBRNE refresher training every two years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marianique Santos)

Building trust: A Foundation for Mission Success
December 9, 2014 — On December 5th, Colonel Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, met with 18 628th Security Forces Squadron frontline military and civilian supervisors for a discussion on the Wing's 2015 priorities. DeVore, along with Captain Tim Sparks, JB Charleston deputy commander, and Chief Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, have been... MORE

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, sits with supervisors from the 628th Security Forces Squadron Dec. 5, 2014, at JB Charleston. The intent of the session was to discuss issues facing Team Charleston and building trust among leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading)

Armorers keep security forces equipped, ready
December 8, 2014 — Before a patrolman, a canine handler or an entry point controller can do their job protecting the people of Joint Base Charleston, they must first visit the Airmen who provide them with the tools needed to do their jobs.Nine Airmen safe house firearms, ammunition, night vision goggles or NVGs, and other tactical gear, and without them the 628th... MORE

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Breed, 628th Security Forces Squadron Armory assistant NCOIC, safely transfers an M-4 carbine to a patrolman Dec. 3, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Armorers safe house firearms, ammunition, night vision goggles, and other tactical gear used by the 628th SFS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

JB Charleston takes on monthly fitness challenge
December 5, 2014 — MORE

Members of Joint Base Charleston participate in a 5K run as part of the monthly fitness challenge at the Air Base fitness center on Dec. 5, 2014. Each month, the 628th Force Support Squadron hosts different fitness challenges on the first Friday of every month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Renae Pittman)

NAVCONBRIG changes command
December 5, 2014 — MORE

Commander Joseph Cole (right) assumes command of the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston with a salute to his predecessor, Cmdr. Patrick Boyce, while Rear Adm. David Steindl, Commander, Navy Personnel Command, observes during the NAVCONBRIG change of command ceremony Dec. 5, 2014, onboard the USS Yorktown in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Boyce will report to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) where he will assume the duties as the operations officer. Cole was previously the NAVCONBRIG executive officer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

Brightening holiday spirits
December 4, 2014 — MORE

The Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Christmas tree shines brightly in front of the December moon Dec. 3, 2014, at JB Charleston, S.C. Airmen, Sailors, civilians, families and friends gathered around the tree to sing carols, enjoy cookies, drink hot chocolate and to meet Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Mail office stamps out dangerous packages with new technology.
December 3, 2014 — New technology being used in the Joint Base Charleston Official Mail Center is ensuring mail is delivered safely."Whether it's a suspicious package or official mail, we're the front line of defense," said Staff Sgt. Sheila Sanchez-Tosado, 628th Communications Squadron official mail center NCOIC. "The safe delivery of mail to Joint Base Charleston... MORE

AFE named AMC’s 2014 large program of the year
December 3, 2014 — The 437th Operations Support Squadron's Aircrew Flight Equipment has been named Air Mobility Command's 2014 Outstanding Aircrew Flight Equipment of the Year - Large Program."I'm extremely proud of our AFE team," said Lt. Col. Terry Tyree, 437th OSS commander. "They're entrusted to maintain and inspect life-saving equipment for our aircrews and they... MORE

NORAD prepares to track Santa’s flight
December 3, 2014 — The North American Aerospace Defense Command's NORAD Tracks Santa website, http://www.noradsanta.org, launched Dec. 1, featuring a mobile version, a holiday countdown, new games and daily activities and more.The website is available in eight languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Chinese.Official NORAD... MORE