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Captain Ward assumes command of NWS Charleston
September 10, 2010 — Naval Weapons Station Charleston welcomed a new commander Sept. 9 during a change of command ceremony.Captain Ralph Ward assumed command of NWS from Cmdr. Gary Martin, who will be assuming command of Naval Magazine Indian Island in Washington.His tenure will be short-lived though, as he will become the Deputy Commander of Joint Base Charleston,... MORE

437 AMXS claims intramural volleyball championship title
September 9, 2010 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Sebastiana Solis Lopez leaps upward to serve during the Joint Base Charleston intramural volleyball championship game between the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron at the Fitness and Sports Center Sept. 8, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Eleven teams competed for the title of intramural volleyball champions, a total of 110 games were played, with only two teams left to compete for the trophy, 437th AMXS and 628th CES. Airman Solis Lopez is a crew chief with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Out with the bad, in with the good
September 8, 2010 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Montgomery connects the waste suction hose to the lavatory service outlet on the underbelly of a C-17 Globemaster III Sept. 7, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Airmen on lavatory service duty first pump water into the tank to break apart waste particles making the removal process smoother. Once the waste is removed, "Blue Juice" is pumped back into the system which is a cocktail comprised of water, anti-freeze and an anti-smell agent. Airmen service every C-17 upon landing and sometimes before take-off. Airman Montgomery is an air transportation technician with the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

A heaping plate of leadership for lunch
September 8, 2010 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene and Col. John Wood serve lunch to Staff Sgt. Donald Robinson at the Gaylor Dining Facility on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 1, 2010. The 437th command chief and commander sat down with 18 Airmen from various squadrons from the 437th Airlift Wing to discuss topics that concerned Airmen. The Airmen were also given a chance to ask their senior leadership questions during the quarterly luncheon. Chief Greene is the 437 AS command chief, Colonel Wood is the 437 AS commander and Sergeant Robinson is a medical administrator with the 315th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

A long awaited reunion
September 8, 2010 — MORE

Master Sgt. Jamey Elms and his daughter, Audrey share a joyful, surprise reunion at her school upon Sergeant Elms' return from a four month deployment overseas Sept. 8, 2010. Audrey was on her way to lunch when she spotted her dad just around the corner. After the momentary shock wore off, she flung herself into his arms for a tearful reunion. This was Sergeant Elms' first deployment away from his family but he said the use modern communication eased the separation. Sergeant Elms is a crew chief with the 437th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

560 REDHORSE trains by lending a hand
September 8, 2010 — One Reserve squadron here on Joint Base Charleston recently participated in a mission of a different kind. For the past three months, Airmen from the 560th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers have spent their time aiding the Southwest Indian Foundation in Gallup, New Mexico. Reserve members took part in the daily... MORE

Airmen from the 560th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Enginneers work together to build houses from the ground up in Gallup, New Mexico. The 560 REDHORSE squadron spent three months aiding the Southwest Indian Foundation building houses for disadvantaged families. This mission provides the 560th with the necessary training needed for deployments. (Courtesy photo)

C-17 conducts flight test with biofuel
September 8, 2010 — The Air Force's ongoing alternative fuels certification efforts reached a new milestone Aug. 27 when a C-17 Globemaster III from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., flew on all engines using jet fuel blended with a combination of traditional petroleum-based fuel, or JP-8, biofuel derived in part from animal fat, and synthetic fuel derived from coal.The... MORE

A C-17 Globemaster III takes off April 15, 2010, from Fort Pickett Maneuver Training Center, Va. The aircraft, carrying a group of Navy SEALs, was part of a joint training exercise with members of the 517th Airlift Squadron from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska and SEAL Team 10. (U. S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson)

JB CHS hosting two-day event to honor POW/MIAs
September 8, 2010 — Team Charleston will honor all former "Prisoners of War" and those "Missing in Action" during a series of events scheduled to begin Sept. 16 at 3:30 p.m. and concluding, Sept. 17 at 4:30 p.m. on the base.The series of events include:A 24-hour vigil run: More than 100 service members, Department of Defense employees, family members and local Junior... MORE

Safety ... do it for the family
September 8, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amy Beamesderfer greets motorists exiting the Rivers Avenue Gate on Joint Base Charleston, S.C, Sept. 2, 2010. The sendoff was conducted to remind Team Charleston members embarking on the Labor Day holiday weekend to remain safety-minded. Sergeant Beamesderfer volunteered to participate in the safety sendoff for a one-hour shift, handing out safety whistles painted with the message "Safety ... Do it for the family." Sergeant Beamesderfer is a chaplain's assistant with the 628th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Training for the Ironman
September 8, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jamie Turner rides her bike in preparation for the Ironman World Championship while at Wando, S.C., Sept. 5, 2010. During a peak training week Captain Turner bikes 12 hours, a total distance of 220 miles. She has been preparing for the Ironman for the last six months. During the competition Oct. 9, 2010, she will endure a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run at Kona, Hawaii. Captain Turner is a C-17 pilot with the 317th Air Force Reserve Command at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. (Photo by James Bowman)