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Fire department maintains readiness with daily ops
February 6, 2020 — Senior Airman Nicholas Cadwell, a driver operator 628th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, controls the angle of a firetruck bucket at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Feb. 6, 2020.The base fire department runs daily operations to maintain readiness in case of emergencies such as structure or aircraft fires, injury and other mishaps. MORE

Senior Airman Nicholas Cadwell, a driver operator 628th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, controls the angle of a firetruck bucket at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Feb. 6, 2020.

Expanding the Mission
January 31, 2020 — Nearly 50 years ago, astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, and Michael Collins made the journey back from the moon onboard Apollo 11. The men passed into Earth’s atmosphere and made a splash landing in the Pacific Ocean. This was the end of the astronauts’ journey, but it was only the beginning for rescue and recovery teams. Detachment 3, of the 45th Operations Group, is responsible for coordinating astronaut rescue and recovery support for our nation’s human space flight programs. This unique mission requires careful planning and coordination between NASA, the Department of Defense and other supporting agencies. ... MORE

Master Sgt. Randall Yamada, a loadmaster with the 204th Airlift Squadron, sits on the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston during Air Mobility Command Test and Evaluation Squadron’s assessment of tactics, techniques and procedures for astronaut rescue and recovery efforts Jan. 22, 2020, off the coast of Florida, near Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.

AMC A4 director visits JB Charleston
January 30, 2020 — Brig. Gen. Richard W. Gibbs, Air Mobility Command Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection director, visited Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 28-29, 2020... MORE

Brig. Gen. Richard W. Gibbs, Air Mobility Command Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection director, examines the underside of a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 28, 2020.

Airman exhibits resiliency and gains strength through sharing his story
January 27, 2020 — According to The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, suicide is the leading cause of death in the U.S. military, surpassing accidents, car crashes and combat. Although veterans make up only 10 percent of the population, they account for nearly one in five suicides in the country. Staff Sgt. Drake Dougherty, an inbound cargo supervisor assigned to the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, almost became part of that statistic, but instead, chooses to share his journey to overcome depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts with others which he believes makes a positive impact not only on his life, but on the lives of those with whom he shares his story. ... MORE

Staff Sgt. Drake Dougherty, an inbound cargo supervisor assigned to the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, poses for a photo with his rugby ball Jan. 22, 2020, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Dougherty has been playing on the Air Force rugby team for one year, but has been playing rugby for 11 years total. The Air Force rugby team helped Dougherty when he was going through a challenging time in his life by promoting positive thinking, teamwork and finding motivation. Dougherty also plays for a local rugby team called the Charleston Outlaws

JB Charleston clinic installs 24-hour access prescription pick-up kiosk
January 24, 2020 — Team Charleston’s 628th Medical Group installed a ScriptCenter MX Kiosk in the clinic Jan. 21, 2020. ... MORE

Members of the 628th Medical Support Squadron Pharmacy flight learn how to process prescriptions for the new ScriptCenter machine in the 628th Medical Group Pharmacy, January 21, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston. The ScriptCenter provides 24 hour access to prescriptions for patients.

437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Jet Engines
January 21, 2020 — Members of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, jet engine section, pack up after replacing an electrical wire harness from a C-17 engine Jan. 7, 2020, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C... MORE

A C-17 sits on the flight line waiting for repairs from members of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Jan. 7, 2020, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C

JB Charleston cuts costs, labor time with additive manufacturing
January 17, 2020 — Joint Base Charleston’s 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance Flight successfully installed the first metal additive manufacturing part for an R-11 Refueler truck. The installation process took approximately three months, with a completion date on Nov. 7, 2019... MORE

Capt. David Sage, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management flight commander, holds a 3D-printed fuel truck cap valve for an R-11 Refueler truck Jan. 14, 2020, at Joint Base Charleston, SC.

Exceptional Family Member Program Q&A
January 15, 2020 — Queen E. Pringle, the 628th Force Support Squadron Exceptional Family Member Program coordinator, explains in detail on what the EFMP is and what it’s used for January 10, 2020 at Joint Base Charleston... MORE

Home Station Check Wheel and Tire
January 9, 2020 — The upkeep of 40 Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemasters takes a highly trained team of maintenance professionals to identify and repair problems. This responsibility falls under the 437th Maintenance Flight. The flight has four different work centers which make up home station check and consists of crew chiefs, jet engine mechanics, repair and reclamation and wheel and tire team members... MORE

The upkeep of 40 Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemasters takes a highly trained team of maintenance professionals to identify and repair problems. This responsibility falls under the 437th Maintenance Flight. The flight has four different work centers which make up home station check and consists of crew chiefs, jet engine mechanics, repair and reclamation and wheel and tire team members

Select Veterans Base Access Q&A
January 8, 2020 — Starting January 1, the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are expanding commissary, military exchange, and morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) retail privileges to Veterans who are Purple Heart recipients, Veterans who are former prisoners of war, all Veterans with service-connected disabilities, and individuals approved and designated as the Primary Family Caregivers of eligible Veterans under the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. The DoD, DHS, Defense Commissary Agency, military exchanges, and MWR are honored to welcome home these heroes... MORE

(U.S. Air Force Art/Graphic by Airman 1st Class Cory Davis)