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437th aircrew flight equipment technicians complete mission
September 4, 2014 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Bradley Jones, 437th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, inspects a pair of night vision goggles used by C-17A Globemaster III aircrew members Sep. 3, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Jones checks the NVG’s for any damaged parts and ensures they work properly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

HH-60 Pave Hawks stop by for refueling
September 4, 2014 — MORE

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter from the 41st Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga. waits to be refueled Sept. 3, 2014, on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Airmen with the 41st RQS were participating in a training mission and stopped at JB Charleston for refueling before flying back to Moody AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Transcom: Know your POV shipping entitlements
September 4, 2014 — Many service members may not know of their entitlements when shipping personal vehicles as they move overseas or return stateside, according to U.S. Transportation Command officials."Our customers have reasonable expectations on the delivery of their vehicles," said Air Force Brig. Gen. Paul Guemmer. "I know I do." Guemmer is the Deputy Director... MORE

ALS John Levitow Award winner announced
September 2, 2014 — MORE

Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander (left), Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief (second from right), and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes, 437th AW command chief, present the John L. Levitow Award to Senior Airman Christopher Moore, 628th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, during the Airman Leadership School Class graduation August 28, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Levitow award is given for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and a scholar. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

DUI checkpoint builds local partnerships, deters dangerous habits
September 2, 2014 — MORE

Robert Clark, 628th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, stops a car as it pulls up to a DUI checkpoint, Aug. 29, 2014, in North Charleston. The checkpoint was held as a joint effort between 628th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen and local sheriffs and police officers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. William O'Brien)

Mothers Against Drunk Driving speak at JB Charleston
September 2, 2014 — MORE

Patricia Voelker shares her story with Airmen of how a drunk driver killed members of her family one night. Voelker and Kelly DeHay spoke during a briefing at the base theater on Aug. 28, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. MADD is the largest nonprofit organization working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking.

Early intervention key in preventing suicide
September 2, 2014 — According to data from the Department of Defense, suicide is the second leading cause of death for U.S. military personnel, surpassed only by unintentional injury. Awareness of suicide and the risk factors associated with suicide are vital to the prevention of such loss of life and its traumatic consequences for our families and our communities.How... MORE

Navy Surgeon General visits Weapons Station
August 28, 2014 — MORE

Vice Adm. Matthew Nathan, U.S. Navy Surgeon General and Bureau of
Medicine and Surgery chief, performs a theraband exercise at the Naval Health Clinic Charleston Physical Therapy department, Aug. 27, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. During his visit, Nathan met with staff members to discuss U.S. Navy health care, medical readiness and joint service opportunities, had lunch with NHCC's civilians and Sailors of the Year, and held an “All Hands” call. (U.S. Air Force photo/Seaman Cody Meeks)

Good nutrition key to a successful school year
August 28, 2014 — As the new school year begins, many summer activities are coming to an end. The pools will soon close and the countless hours of free time have also ended. School children now will spend a large portion of their day in the classroom and behind a desk exercising their brains. It is important during these long school days that there is a focus on... MORE

628th ABW Quarterly Awards
August 26, 2014 — MORE

Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deupty commander (left), and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief (right), congratulate (left to right) Brian Jones, Civilian Category II of the Quarter; Mr. Robert Hunt, Volunteer of the Quarter; Senior Airman Joshua Kilburn, Honor Guard Member of the Quarter; Master Sgt. Ruebin Long, Senior Noncomissioned Officer in Charge of the Quarter; Carmel Lumia, Civilian Category I of the Quarter; Capt. Joshua Van Wyngaarden, Company Grade Officer of the Quarter; and Staff Sgt. Spenser Amos , Noncomissioned Officer of the Quarter Aug. 4, 2014, at the Charleston Club on JB Charleston. The Quarterly Awards are held to recognize outstanding Airmen, noncommisioned officers, senior noncomissioned officers, company grade officers and civilians for their hard work and dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)