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USTRANSCOM Senior Enlisted Leader Visits JB Charleston
July 17, 2012
Chief Master Sgt. Martin Klukas, U.S. Transportation Command senior enlisted leader, from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., speaks to Airmen from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Flight, Forward Area Refueling Point team, after watching a FARP demonstration, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., July 12, 2012. The FARPs mission is to hot refuel, which is to refuel while the engines are operating, from a tanker aircraft (C-17 Globemaster III) to a receiver aircraft, under the cover of darkness in an austere environment. Klukas is the principal advisor to the combatant commander for all matters concerning joint force integration, career development, utilization and sustainment of more than 150,000 enlisted personnel serving USTRANSCOM's air, land and sea components throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)
Team Charleston participates in Commander's Challenge Run
July 16, 2012
Runners participate in the Commander's Challenge Run at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base July 13, 2012. The Commander's Challenge is held monthly to test Team Charleston's fitness abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)
Single Airman Initiative Program Skeet and Trap Shoot
July 11, 2012
Staff Sgt. Ryan Montoya, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron structural craftsman, watches an Airman fire at clay pigeons during a skeet and trap shoot at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C., July 11, 2012. The Airmen participated in a skeet and trap shoot sponsored by the Single Airman Initiative Program, which aims to build camaraderie among Airmen and leadership while increasing communication and understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin/Released)
JB Charleston first joint base to reach communication light speed
July 11, 2012
1st Combat Camera Squadron Change of Command
July 11, 2012
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Aaron Burgstien relinquishes command of the 1st Combat Camera Squadron to U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Les Kodlick, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force Director of Public Affairs, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., July 10. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Alexandra Hoachlander/ Released)
Diamond Sharp Award winners
July 11, 2012
Col. Al Miller, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, presents a Diamond Sharp award to Airman 1st Class Ryan Swapp, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft flight instruments and navigation systems apprentice, along with Chief Master Sgt. Larry Williams, 437th AW command chief, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C., July 10, 2012. Diamond Sharp awards are designed to recognize individuals in a unit who stand out to their first sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin/Released)
437th AMXS crew chiefs honored during ceremony
July 11, 2012
More than 50 Airmen were honored during a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony July 10 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base. Dedicated Crew Chiefs are responsible for all of the maintenance on the aircraft to which he or she is assigned. (Courtesy photo)
Director of Public Affairs visits JB Charleston
July 11, 2012
Brig. Gen. Les Kodlick, Director of Public Affairs, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Pentagon, Washington D.C., is greeted by Maj. Jason Bowden, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron operations officer, during his visit to Joint Base Charleston July 10, 2012. Kodlick received a briefing on 628th LRS Port Opertaions after attending the 1st Combat Camera Squadron change of command earlier that day. Kodlick is responsible for developing and executing global communication processes to build understanding and support for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)
Charleston Airmen Return Home in time to Celebrate Independence Day
July 11, 2012
Capt. Jeffrey West, 16th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing pilot, hugs his wife Janelle, after returning from a deployment at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C., July 2, 2012. While deployed, the 16th AS served under the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, supporting combat operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin/Released)
Air Base – News Briefs
July 11, 2012