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Charleston leadership tour
August 27, 2020
Local community members, line up to board a C-17 Globemaster III static display as part of a Leadership Charleston Tour at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug 20, 2020. Members of Charleston organizations such as the Charleston Metro Chamber, encourage strengthening relationships between the community and military to support service members and their families, expanding the federal footprint in the region.
Avoiding heat stroke, exhaustion during 101 critical days of summer
August 26, 2020
It can get pretty hot in the Lowcountry during the summer. It is critical to know how to avoid, recognize and treat heat stroke and heat exhaustion while out having fun in the sun. For more summer safety tips visit: https://go.usa.gov/xfJ6Y
Spouse of Local Coast Guardsman receives Red Cross’ highest award
August 21, 2020
Misty Gilbert, a spouse of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston Boatswain’s mate who works as a nanny, is awarded the Certificate of Merit July 7, 2020, during a virtual recognition ceremony in Summerville, S.C. According to the Red Cross, the Certificate of Merit is the highest award given by the Red Cross to individuals who save or sustain a life using skills learned in a Red Cross Training Services course.
American Red Cross blood drive takes place at Joint Base Charleston
August 14, 2020
U.S. Air Force Col. Marc Greene, 628th Air Base Wing commander, gives blood during a blood drive at the Joint Base Charleston Fitness Center, S.C., Aug. 12, 2020. According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. And that need has grown exponentially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The blood donated is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses and traumatic injuries. COVID-19 antibody testing was also conducted during the drive. The next JB Charleston Blood Drive is scheduled for Oct. 14, 2020.
Joint Base Charleston Available Services (Updated 7 August 2020)
August 7, 2020
Col. ZumBrunnen celebrates fini flight
August 7, 2020
Col. Clinton ZumBrunnen, 437th Airlift Wing commander taxis a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 4, 2020. The fini flight is a military aviation tradition which marks a pilot’s retirement from the Air Force. Col. ZumBrunnen Served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years and accumulated more than 3,000 flight hours as an aviator. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. Maund)
JB Charleston re-opens CDCs
August 7, 2020
437th welcomes new commander
August 7, 2020
Col. Jaron H. Roux, (center), 437th Airlift Wing commander, salutes Maj. Gen. Sam C Barrett, 18th Air Force commander (left), at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Aug. 7, 2020. The 437th AW deploys Airmen and aircraft worldwide in support of contingency operations that involve air-to-land and airdrop delivery of forces, equipment and supplies. These missions support combat operations, Joint Chiefs of Staff directed special operations missions and United States sponsored humanitarian relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. Maund)
Joint Base Charleston activates HPCON Bravo
August 7, 2020
JB Charleston Airmen support NASA launch program
August 6, 2020
Senior Airman Lashawn Gayle, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintenance special operations specialist, performs the final checks while preparing a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III for launch July 31st, 2020 at the JB Charleston flightline, S.C. C-17s from JB Charleston are a part of the NASA human space flight program. As a precautionary measure, U.S. Space Command and the U.S. Air Force assigned teams of search and rescue professionals to stand alert ahead of the launch at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina; Patrick Air Force Base, Florida; and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The teams are comprised of Pararescuemen, Combat Rescue Officers, and Aircrew Flight Equipment specialists.