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Assistant to the SECAF for Installations, Environment and Logistics visits JB Charleston
December 19, 2012
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
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
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 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
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, 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)
Charleston County SWAT conducts training on JB Charleston
December 12, 2012
A member of the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics team walks back to the equipment truck after a hostage extraction training scenario Dec. 6, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.. The SWAT team provides a coordinated response to critical incidents throughout Charleston County, and whenever requested, in other areas throughout the state of South Carolina. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class George Goslin)
Holiday Tree lit at Weapons Station
December 12, 2012
Capt. Thomas Bailey, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, lights the Holiday tree with Zoe Johnson, daughter of Army SGT. Derrick Johnson, Dec. 13, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. (Courtesy photo)
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