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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

628th MDG officers selected for promotion
December 3, 2014 — Air Force Personnel Center officials announced Nov. 26 its latest round of officer promotions.The following individuals from the 628th Medical Group have been selected for promotion to the rank of major:Capt. Brian BragassaCapt. Jun Mo ChungCapt. Rober SpriggelThe Air Force has selected 652 captains, 260 majors and 85 lieutenant colonels for... MORE

16th AS preps for the future
December 1, 2014 — MORE

Master Sgt. Seth Malcolm, 16th Airlift Squadron Training Superintendent, reviews vital loading information about the RG-33 vehicle with 16th AS Airmen Dec. 1, 2014, at the Army Strategic Logistics Activity on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Members of the 16th AS were being briefed on the types of equipment they could be transporting during their next deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

NNPTC names honor grads
December 1, 2014 — MORE

Captain Ace Van Wagoner, Commander Naval Air Forces U.S. Atlantic Fleet Force Nuclear Propulsion officer, presents Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Hope a plaque in recognition of his being named the enlisted class honor graduate at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command graduation Nov. 21, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Van Wagoner was the guest speaker during the ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Pastrick)