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Hurricane season nearing - be prepared
May 22, 2013
JB Charleston celebrates Police Week
May 22, 2013
Tech. Sgt. Shaun Horn, 628th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, holds the United States’ flag while Staff Sgt. Adam Thompson, 628th SFS Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructor, Senior Airman Jonathan Breed, 628th SFS armorer, and Airman 1st Class Heather Miller, 628th SFS patrolman, salute during the Police Week Retreat ceremony May 17, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The 628th Security Forces Squadron hosted events including the "Guns and Hoses" fitness challenge, a shooting competition, chili cook-off and a retreat ceremony. National Police Week recognizes the services and sacrifices of U.S. law enforcement personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)
Military spouses honored at JB Charleston - Air Base
May 22, 2013
Brandi Varnes, wife of Staff. Sgt. Christopher Varnes, shares a laugh with Meighan Altwies, wife of Lt. Col. Aaron Altwies, as Altwies holds Varnes’ baby during the Military Spouse Appreciation Event May 16, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The event was meant to be a day of recognizing military spouses for their important support roles as well as giving them recognition for the sacrifices they make every day. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Tom Brading)
AMC offers development tool for mentors
May 21, 2013
News Briefs – Weapons Station
May 21, 2013
Historic naval letters resurface in Charleston
May 21, 2013
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WWII veterans gather for final USS Franklin reunion
May 21, 2013
The number 13 is displayed on USS Yorktown’s (CV-10) island in honor of the USS Franklin (CV-13), as the surviving crewmembers gather for their final reunion May 17, 2013, at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, Mount Pleasant, S.C. The Franklin participated in Pacific Theater operations during World War II and was in service from 1944 to 1945. The ship is best known for the March 19, 1945 attack, when two Japanese bombs struck the ship. It is estimated that more than 800 individuals were killed and nearly 500 wounded. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Anthony Hyatt)
FFSC recognize Military Spouse Appreciation Month
May 16, 2013
Erin Deville-Brown (right), Weapons Station Fleet and Family Support Center financial counselor and volunteer coordinator, serves ice cream and discusses family benefits with a guest at an ice cream social in recognition of Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 10, 2013, at Joint Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. The event was held to thank spouses for their patience, understanding and support while informing them of services provided by FFSC. (U.S. Navy Photo/ Seaman Jason Pastrick)
437th AMXS tops 628th SFS in Softball Opener
May 16, 2013
Opening Day for the Intramural Softball Season began May 14, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron team defeated the 628th Security Forces Squadron 15 – 7 in the season opener. All games are played and administered under the 2013 National Softball Association rules. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman George Goslin)
Rookies celebrates one year serving JB Charleston
May 15, 2013
Master Sgt. Jim Davenport, 437th Medical Support Squadron superintendent, helps himself to the buffet line during the Rookies Sports Grill one-year anniversary celebration May 8, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The event included a live band, hot dog eating contest and buffet for service members, retirees and their families to try out new menu options. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)