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Joint Base Charleston reacts to fiscal challenges
June 7, 2013
628th ABW holds May promotion ceremony
June 5, 2013
Members of Joint Base Charleston gather for a group photo with Col. Richard McComb, JB Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Al Hannon, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, after a promotion ceremony May 31, 2013, at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. 19 members of JB Charleston were recently promoted. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)
AMDS changes command
June 5, 2013
Col. Judith Hughes, 628th Medical Group commander, passes the squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Raymond Clydesdale, incoming 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander, during the 628th AMDS change of command ceremony June 3, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jasmonet Jackson)
Fog rolls through Joint Base Charleston
June 5, 2013
Tech. Sgt. Andrew Gravett, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, walks along the top of a C-17 Globemaster III while wearing a safety harness as he does a routine maintenance check of the aircraft June 4, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The first C-17 to enter the Air Force’s inventory arrived at Charleston Air Force Base in June 1993. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)
Three hour women's self-defense training held on JB Charleston - Weapons Station
June 5, 2013
Dr. Ronald Charles, Judo and Jujitsu instructor, teaches participants about self defense techniques during the Women's Self Defense Seminar June 1, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. Black belt instructors experienced in Judo and Jujitsu presented the free seminar that included street survival techniques and various methods of self defense as well as commercially available weapons and instruction on improvising weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)
628th FSS changes command
June 5, 2013
Col. Justin Davey, 628th 628th Mission Support Group commander, salutes Lt. Col. Jennifer Judd, after she received the 628th Force Support Squadron guidon during the 628th FSS change of command ceremony June 3, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Judd’s previous assignment was Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., where she served as the chief of the Force Management Branch, Personnel Division, Directorate of Manpower, Personnel and Services. (U.S. Air Force photo/Laura Abell)
News Briefs - Air Base
June 5, 2013
News Briefs - Weapons Station
June 5, 2013
628th MSS changes command
June 4, 2013
Col. Judi Hughes, 628th Medical Group commander, passes the squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Matthew Krauchunas, 628th Medical Support Squadron commander, during the 628th MDSS change of command ceremony May 29, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Jennifer Swann)
437th MXS unveils new emblem
June 4, 2013
Lt. Col Tracey Smith, 437th Maintenance Squadron commander, unveiled the squadron's new emblem during a ceremony May 30, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. This is the first change to the squadron’s emblem since 1966. The Ultramarine Blue and Air Force Yellow represent the U.S. Air Force colors. Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations and the yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The background of day and night sky indicates around-the-clock maintenance operations. The sun resembles a compass rose, symbolizing the squadron's mission of support in keeping the unit's aircraft flying worldwide. The stars are in a constellation cluster, representing the teamwork required among active duty and Air Reserve component officer and enlisted members and civilians to make the mission happen. The Latin motto, "Ad Exacta Capaces” expresses the spirit of the 437th MXS personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Perry Woods)