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Youth Aviation, Space, Leadership camp sign-ups deadline extended to April 9
April 2, 2014 — Wednesday is the final day for Joint Base Charleston youth to submit applications for three upcoming Air Force-sponsored summer camps for 2014. These opportunities include the Teen Aviation Camp at the U.S. Air Force Academy, June 7-12, Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala., July 27 - Aug. 1, and the Leadership Camp at... MORE

US Coast Guard Cutter Gallatin decommissioning
April 2, 2014 — MORE

United States Coast Guard Cutter Gallatin (WHEC-721), rests at anchor before its decommissioning ceremony March 31, 2014, in Charleston, S.C. The Gallatin was commissioned in 1968 and served for 45 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Aaron Thomasson)

JB Charleston takes it to the air with large formation exercise
April 2, 2014 — On an early Thursday morning, all it took was one look to the sky to see the amazing airlift capability of the U.S. Air Force.One-by-one, nine C-17 Globemaster III's took off from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., March 27, 2014, in support of a large formation exercise dubbed "Raging Moose."The exercise was a product of teamwork and coordination... MORE

Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, N.C., wait for the green light indicating it is time to jump March 27, 2014, on a C-17 Globemaster III flying over an undisclosed location. The paratroopers were part of a large formation exercise which provided more than 500 operational and maintenance training objectives and demonstrated the U.S. Air Force’s strategic capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

JB Charleston conducts mass casualty exercise
April 1, 2014 — MORE

First responders from Joint Base Charleston take part in a Mass Casualty Exercise March 28, 2014, at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The purpose of the exercise was to test the ability of JB Charleston first responders in the event of an emergency.(U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading)

Navy leadership signs SAAM proclamation
April 1, 2014 — MORE

Capt. Timothy Sparks, Naval Support Activity Commanding Officer signs the Sexual Assault Awareness Proclamation April 1, 2014, while Capt. Jon Fahs, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commanding officer (left), and Capt. Marvin Jones, Naval Health Clinic Charleston commanding officer, look on. The proclamation states that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and encourages Sailors to “Live our values: step up to stop sexual assault.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

CPOs celebrate 221 years of excellence
April 1, 2014 — MORE

Chiefs, senior chiefs and master chief petty officers from USNS Comfort, join the LowCountry Chief Petty Officer’s Association at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, to celebrate the 221st birthday of the establishment of the chief petty officer rank April 1, 2014. The honors of cutting the cake went to the oldest chief in attendance, retired Master Chief Petty Officer Terry Anthony, (center right), and to the youngest, Chief Petty Officer Eric Reed, a Machinist’s Mate assigned to the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

ALS John Levitow Award winner announced
April 1, 2014 — MORE

Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes, 437th AW command chief, present the John L. Levitow Award to Senior Airman Maurice Hargraves, 437th Aircraaft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, during the Airman Leadership School Class graduation March 28, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, 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/ Staff Sgt. William A. O’Brien)

JB Charleston welcomes new Honorary Commanders
March 31, 2014 — MORE

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander (left), Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander (second from left), and Col. James Fontanella, 315th Airlift Wing commander (right), induct Charleston’s new Honorary Commanders during an Induction Ceremony March 28, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The Honorary Commanders program educates local community leaders about the various missions at JB Charleston. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Tom Brading)

Youth Aviation, Space, Leadership camp sign-ups deadline extended to April 9
March 31, 2014 — April 9, 2014, is the final day for Joint Base Charleston youth to submit applications for three upcoming Air Force-sponsored summer camps for 2014. These opportunities include the Teen Aviation Camp at the U.S. Air Force Academy, June 7-12, Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala., July 27 - Aug. 1, and the Leadership... MORE

Hercules Sunrise
March 31, 2014 — MORE

The sun rises above a C-130 Hercules March 27, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. The C-130 operates throughout the U.S. Air Force, serving with Air Mobility Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Combat Command, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Pacific Air Forces, Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve Command, fulfilling a wide range of operational missions in both peace and war situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)