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C-130 Mosquito Spray Mission
June 30, 2014 — MORE

An Air Force Reserve aircrew flying a C-130 Hercules assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, performs aerial spraying June 25, 2014, over Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The C-130 Hercules and crew sprayed for mosquitos on JB Charleston and is the only unit of its kind in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

C-17 Night Ops
June 30, 2014 — MORE

437th Airlift Wing maintainers perform routine maintenance and system checks on a C-17 Globemaster III June 25, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The maintainers perform checks and maintenance around the clock to ensure the aircraft are ready to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

JB Charleston triathletes take on military's best
June 27, 2014 — Two members of Joint Base Charleston competed for the Air Force Triathlon team during the Armed Forces Triathlon Championships May 31, at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu Calif.Capt. Brett King, 17th Airlift Squadron pilot and Capt. Jamie Turner, 315th Airlift wing C-17 pilot, had the honor of representing the Air Force and Joint Base... MORE

Capt. Jamie Turner, 315th Airlift Wing C-17 pilot and Capt. Brett King, 17th Airlift Squadron pilot stop to take in the view on a training ride at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu Calif., May 30, 2014. Turner and King represented the Air Force at the 4th annual Armed Forces Triathlon Championships.

NHCC holds hospital corpsman job fair
June 25, 2014 — MORE

Petty Officer 2nd Class Loveann Burch, Naval Health Clinic Charleston orthopedic technician, shows Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Moran, NHCC Hospital corpsman, a long-arm cast used to treat orthopedic patients during NHCC's Navy Enlisted Classification fair June 23, 2014, at NHCC on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The fair showcased the many career fields within the Hospital Corps. Representatives from each NHCC department staffed tables filled with interactive displays and information about the Hospital Corps, Hospital Corps classifications and various programs available to enlisted Sailors. (US Navy photo/Kris Patterson)

Early morning prep for C-17s
June 25, 2014 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Matt Sinclair, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a Globemaster III C-17 wing, June 24, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The maintainers perform daily checks and maintenance to ensure the aircraft are ready to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman George Goslin)

On the move? A few tips to make the transition easier.
June 25, 2014 — Moving is never easy and the process can be exhausting when transferring all of your belongings from house to house. Adding children and pets into the equation can make moving even more stressful.Whether arriving or departing, an organized move is the key to success. Below are a few tips from Balfour Beatty Communities to help make your next move... MORE

Energy conservation: it starts at home
June 25, 2014 — Using energy wisely at home is an important way for all of us to control our electric costs and reduce our environmental impact -- a win-win! Lowering your energy use puts more money back in your pocket and reduces the harmful emissions released into our environment in the energy generation process. You don't have to overhaul your home or make a... MORE

Visit offers leaders inside into POL mission
June 23, 2014 — Leadership from the 628th Air Base Wing visited the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants section June 18, 2014.The visit took place as part of a program designed to give base leaders a taste of what Airmen and Sailors do at their job centers every day.During the visit, Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston... MORE

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, lace up their steel-toe boots before going to work with the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants section June 18, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston , S.C. Each month, DeVore and his staff visit a different 628th unit and receive hands-on tutorials on specific job. As fuels hydrant operators, Devore, Bronson, and Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Gardner, Naval Support Activity command master chief, learned how to drain wastewater on the flight line, refuel a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III and test samples of aircraft fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

Commander Patton retires after 35 years
June 23, 2014 — After more than 35 years of mentoring, leading and sacrificing for the U.S. Navy, Cmdr. Marquis Patton retired June 20, 2014, during a ceremony abroad the USS Yorktown (CV 10) in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. The retired commander successfully served in numerous roles throughout Joint Base Charleston, including Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston... MORE

Commander Marquis Patton salutes the side boys as he is piped ashore during his retirement ceremony June 20, 2014, onboard USS Yorktown (CV 10) in Mount Pleasant, SC. Patton served 35 years in the U.S. Navy, beginning his career in 1979 as an enlisted seaman and being selected to chief petty officer before being commissioned and making his way through the officer ranks before retiring as a commander. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Tom Brading)

PDAS for energy, installations and environment visits SPAWAR
June 23, 2014 — MORE

Cmdr. Marcia Ziemba, SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic executive officer (center), briefs the Honorable Roger Natsuhara, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations and Environment (left), during a visit to Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, June 23, 2014. Natsuhara visited SSC Atlantic to learn about the command vision. SSC Atlantic delivers and supports solutions that enable Information dominance for our U.S. warfighters. (U.S. Navy photo/Joe Bullinger)