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437th APS Airmen meeting the mission
October 9, 2014 — MORE

437th Aerial Port Squadron Airmen push cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III, Oct. 8, 2014, on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. In addition to their normal duties of loading and unloading C-17s, the 437th APS provides support for the nation’s premier rapid deployment forces: XVIII Airborne Corps, 82nd Airborne Division, Joint Special Operations Command and the 43rd Airlift Wing. The squadron is prepared to meet short-notice, worldwide mobility taskings in support of national objectives, and plans and executes support for more than 50 percent of all joint airborne and air transportability training missions flown by Air Mobility Command and Reserve forces in support of Joint Operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Fire prevention week
October 9, 2014 — MORE

Sparky the fire dog visits children at the Brig. Gen. Thomas R. Mikolajcik Child Development Center, Oct. 6, 2014, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Fire prevention Week was Oct. 5 through 11, and the JB Charleston Fire Department hosted several events around the Air Base and Weapons Station. Fire prevention week was established in 1925 by President Calvin Coolidge when he became aware that close to 15,000 American citizens had been killed in fires the previous year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Prevention is Key! Get Your Flu Shot Now!
October 7, 2014 — It is almost that time of year again, early trips to the bus stop, football, school supply shopping and the dreaded flu season!Sure, everyone would love to be able to sit at home and catch up on a marathon of reality television, but as anyone who has ever had the flu can tell you, it isn't all bon-bons and relaxing. Fever, chills, joint pain and... MORE

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, receives his seasonal flu shot Oct. 7, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Flu shots are now available for all active-duty service members and children at the 628th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman George Goslin)

Multicultural committee reads Spanish to youth at Child Development
October 7, 2014 — MORE

Task Force evaluating Lambs and Hunley Park Elementary schools
October 7, 2014 — The Charleston County School District has assembled a task force to evaluate the future of Lambs and Hunley Park Elementary Schools. The team includes principals, teachers, parents and community partners for both schools. Dr. James Winbush, associate superintendent, will facilitate the process. The Task Force's mission is to "evaluate the current... MORE

Forest City wants YOU to fill out their survey
October 7, 2014 — MORE

Colonel Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, fill out their Forest City Resident Satisfaction Surveys Oct. 1, 2014, at Hunley Park on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Resident Satisfaction Survey allows Forest City residents an opportunity to provide feedback to Forest City management. Forest City residents will be able to fill out the survey throughout the month of October. (Courtesy photo)

USNS Watson makes port call at Weapons Station
October 7, 2014 — MORE

The USNS Watson, a U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command ship, is moored at Wharf Alpha at the Naval Weapons Station, Oct. 7, 2014, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Watson is part of MSC’s Prepositioning Program and is 950 ft. long and displaces 62,644 tons. Afloat prepositioning strategically places military equipment and supplies aboard ships located in key ocean areas to ensure rapid availability during a major theater war, a humanitarian operation or other contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

Medicine men
October 7, 2014 — It's a small unit with a big name ... and an even bigger mission.The command is the Medical Logistics Platoon, Detachment 3, Supply Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 451, and they are celebrating their one-year anniversary since they were established in October 2013.This mix of active-duty and reserve Sailors, 11 in all, are a dedicated group of... MORE

Petty Officer 3rd Class Garrett Minato (left) and Petty Officer Second Class Tate Keplinger, both hospital corpsmen assigned to Medical Logistics Platoon, Detachment 3, prepare field X-ray units for shipment to Okinawa, Oct. 7, 2014, at the Marine Corps Reserve Center on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. MEDLOG, Detachment 3, Supply Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 451, recently celebrated their one-year anniversary at Joint Base Charleston since the unit was established in October 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

15th AS redeploys to Joint Base Charleston
October 6, 2014 — Family members and loved ones awaited the return of the members from the 15th Airlift Squadron during their redeployment, Oct. 2, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 15th Airlift Squadron returned from a two-month deployment to Southwest Asia. Under the new Lead Wing Construct, the 15th Airlift Squadron was responsible for all three deployed... MORE

Members of the 15th Airlift Squadron return to their loved ones after arriving home from a deployment Oct. 2, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 15th Airlift returned home after a two-month deployment to Southwest Asia. Under the new Lead Wing Construct, the 15th Airlift Squadron was responsible for all three deployed C-17 bases in the Persian Gulf, executing up to 98 combat missions a week. With a 47 percent increase in manning requirements, the 15th AS received help from every one of Joint Base Charleston's active-duty sister squadrons, every 315th Airlift Wing Reserve Squadron and the Memphis Air National Guard. They formed a formidable Total Force Integration team with phenomenal executional results that delivered more than 73 million pounds of cargo flying more than 4,400 combat hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman George Goslin)

JB Charleston celebrates 4th birthday!
October 6, 2014 — MORE

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, 628th Air Base Wing commander (third from left), along with (left to right) Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Gardner, Naval Support Activity command master chief, Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander and Navy Capt. Timothy Sparks, 628th ABW deputy commander and NSA commanding officer, slice into the Joint Base Charleston birthday cake Oct. 4, 2014, at Locklear Park, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The birthday bash was open to all members of JB Charleston and hosted a variety of activities including jump castles, face painting and a live band. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Renae Pittman)