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JB Charleston Angel Tree program raises 300 gifts
December 19, 2012 — MORE

Master Sgt. Brent Hopkins, 437th Operations Support Squadron first sergeant, displays the gifts donated to the Joint Base Charleston Angel Tree program Dec. 14, 2012 at the Chapel Annex at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The program raised more than 300 gifts for military children whose families may be facing financial hardships this holiday season. (Courtesy photo)

Holiday Hours released for 628th FSS facilities
December 19, 2012 — The Holiday hours for 628th Force Support Squadron facilities are listed below:Aero Club Admin Office - Air BaseDec. 24 and 25 ClosedDec. 31 and Jan. 1, 2013 ClosedAirman & Family Readiness Center - ABDec. 24 and 25 ClosedDec. 31 Closed at 3 p.m.Jan. 1, 2013 Closed Arts and Crafts Center - ABDec. 24 to Jan. 1 ClosedAuto Hobby - ABDec. 24 to Jan. 1... MORE

JB Charleston celebrates third Annual Deployed Children's Holiday Party
December 19, 2012 — MORE

Levi Douglass, 2-year-old son of Tech. Sgt. Frank Douglass, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, visits with Santa Clause Dec. 15, 2012, during the third Annual Deployed Children’s Holiday Party hosted by the Team Charleston Honorary Commander’s Advisory Council at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Maria Bare)

Joint Base Charleston celebrates Arbor Day
December 19, 2012 — Joint Base Charleston, S.C. - A tree-planting ceremony was held Dec. 14, 2012, at the Child Development Center at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.Capt. Thomas Bailey, Joint Base Charleston vice commander, Col. Justin Davey, 628th Mission Support Group commander, Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, Roger... MORE

Capt. Thomas Bailey, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander and Keith Thompson, JB Charleston conservation program manager, talk to kids about Arbor Day on Dec. 14, 2012, at the General Thomas R. Mikolajcik Child Development at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. This is the 17th year JB Charleston has been a member of the Tree City USA foundation. To become a Tree City USA member, a community must meet four annual standards: must be a tree protection board or manager, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

Assistant to the SECAF for Installations, Environment and Logistics visits JB Charleston
December 19, 2012 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Kevin Long, 437th Maintenance Squadron shift chief, greets Terry Yonkers, Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Logistics, during a tour Dec. 13, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Yonkers visited JB Charleston to tour various work centers on base and speak with Airmen and Sailors. Yonkers is responsible for providing oversight for all matters pertaining to the formulation, review, and execution of plans, policies, programs, and budgets for installations, energy, environment, safety and occupational health as well as weapon systems logistics support. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

Heritage Ramblers spread holiday joy at JB Charleston
December 19, 2012 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. John Garcia, U.S. Air Force Heritage Ramblers Dixieland Ensemble’s trombone player, performs a solo in front of more than 150 Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command employees Dec. 13, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. Six members from the USAF Heritage Ramblers from Joint Base Langley – Eustis, Va., performed holiday carols at several commands on the Air Base and Weapons Station. The USAF Heritage Ramblers, a part of the Heritage of America Band, was formed in 2010. The group's mission is to preserve and present the rich heritage of traditional jazz. With the music of such legends as Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Jack Teagarden, and Bix Beiderbecke as their guide, Heritage Ramblers bring the New Orleans and Chicago styles of traditional jazz to life in each performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

15th AS Airman wins Levitow Award
December 19, 2012 — MORE

Col. Darren Hartford (left), 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, present Senior Airman Joshua Nelson, 15th Airlift Squadron, the John Levitow Award during the Airman Leadership School Class 13–A graduation ceremony Dec. 13, 2012, at JB Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The Levitow Award is awarded for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and scholar. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

628th SFS Airmen conduct M-4 training at CATM
December 17, 2012 — Senior Airman Dustin Turner, 628th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, and several other Airmen from the 628th SFS, perform the short range combat portion of the M-4 carbine qualifying session at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance firing range, Dec. 12, 2012, on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Airmen from the 628th SFS participated in... MORE

Senior Airman Dustin Turner, 628th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, and several other Airmen from the 628th SFS, perform the short range combat portion of the M-4 carbine qualifying session at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance firing range, Dec. 12, 2012, on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Airmen from the 628th SFS participated in the M-4 training overseen by CATM instructors. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

JB Charleston Airmen donate blood
December 13, 2012 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Dustin Smith, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 5, gives blood during a blood drive Dec. 12, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base. Each donor gave a pint of blood, which is then processed and broken down into three components: red cells platelets and plasma. The average time to make a donation is 45 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo/William O'Brien)

437th AMXS contest sets anti-DUI focus on new slogan
December 13, 2012 — Senior Airman Joshua Douglass, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer, recently won the 437th AMXS "Don't take your car to the bar" art contest held at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base.The art contest was held to help make the slogan "Don't take your car to the bar" stick with the Airmen of the 437th AMXS. The slogan is used to promote the... MORE

Senior Airman Joshua Douglass, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer, holds his winning poster 'Don't take your car to the bar' that he drew, Dec. 6, 2012 on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base flightline. Douglass' poster is now posted in the five squadrons of the 437th AMXS, where Airman can see it every day . (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)