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Base firefighters train for aircraft emergencies
April 14, 2010 — MORE

Firefighters advance a water line through a C-17 to ensure they do not become hung up, while assisting the attack crew inside the aircraft April 12, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Firefighters from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, Fire Emergency Services Flight, practice C-17 egress training to ensure they know how to respond to aircraft mishaps. (U.S. Air Force photo by James M. Bowman/released)

Local business, baseball team donates $2,500 to Air Force Aid Society
April 13, 2010 — MORE

Col. Mike Speer, right, accepts a check for $2,500 from Jim Pfander and Tommy Pruitt, left, at a Charleston RiverDogs game April 9, 2010, at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park in Charleston, S.C. The check was made out to the Air Force Aid Society from Force Protection, a manufacturer of blast- and ballistic-protected armored vehicles and other survivability products, and the Charleston RiverDogs baseball team in support of the annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign. Colonel Speer is the 315th Airlift Wing vice commander; Mr. Pruitt is the senior director of communications for Force Protection; and Mr. Pfander is the assistant general manager for the Charleston RiverDogs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Grill safety information
April 13, 2010 — Now that spring is here, it seems our minds have gotten back to grilling hamburgers, hot dogs and steaks, so remember to use common sense. Keep the grill a minimum of 15 to 20 feet from the house. Don't grill indoors and read the following facts:In 2003 to 2006, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 7,900 home fires involving grills,... MORE

Joint Base Charleston supports OEF build-up
April 13, 2010 — Members of the 4th Marine Logistics Group, 4th Atlanta Support Battalion, Charlie Company here are moving shipments of mine-resistant, ambush-protected, all-terrain vehicles overseas to a number of remote locations supporting the build-up for Operation Enduring Freedom.M-ATVs are armored vehicles with improved mobility, and are currently being... MORE

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Garren Robinson locks two air cargo pallets together in preparation for the loading of a mine-resistant, ambush-protected all-terrain vehicle at the 437th Aerial Port Squadron March 23, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The M-ATVs are owned by the Marine Corps and are being transported downrange to support Operation Enduring Freedom. Corporal Garren is with the 4th Marine Logistics Group, 4th Atlanta Support Battalion, Charlie Company. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Take a ride through historic Charleston
April 13, 2010 — MORE

Fran Bennett guides members from Joint Team Charleston through the Newcomer?s Tour in downtown Charleston, S.C., April 1, 2010. The tour is open to service members and their families to spend the day sightseeing and getting a taste of Charleston. Throughout the day the tour passes through one of America?s first and most historical neighborhoods. When a devastating earthquake rocked Charleston in 1886, the city was too poor to tear down and rebuild its structures due to the Civil War. Therefore, Charleston?s authenticity and charm was maintained through a series of repairs to the already existing architecture of the buildings which date back to the 1700s. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Force management team clarifies JB CHS questions
April 12, 2010 — Officials from Air Mobility Command headquarters held a briefing at the base theater here April 8 to inform Airmen about the Force Management Program for fiscal year 2010 and 2011.The visit came as a result of the most recent changes to the Force Management Program announced in late March, which will reduce active-duty manning in the Air Force by... MORE

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Bradley Pray briefs members of Joint Base Charleston regarding the Force Management Program at the base theater here during his recent visit April 8, 2010. The FMP is designed to reduce the size and shape of the Air Force to meet current and future mission requirements. Currently, the Air Force has more Airmen than congressionally authorized due to some of the highest retention rates in 15 years. General Pray is the Air Mobility Command deputy director of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

JB CHS Airman takes AMC top honors April 8
April 12, 2010 — Gen. Raymond Johns, commander of Air Mobility Command, named Senior Airman Samuel Siewert, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection journeyman, 2009 AMC Airman of the Year at Scott AFB, Ill., April 8.Airman Siewert was one of four Airmen selected for top honors in their respective categories of Airman, NCO, Senior NCO, and First... MORE

Senior Airman Samuel Siewert, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection journeyman, is named 2009 Air Mobility Command Airman of the Year April 8, 2010, by AMC Commander Gen. Raymond Johns and AMC Command Chief Master Sgt. David Spector at an award ceremony at the Scott Club at Scott AFB, Ill. Airman Siewert was one of four Airmen selected for top honors in their respective categories of Airman, NCO, Senior NCO and First Sergeant. With his selection as AMC Airman of the Year, Airman Siewert will now go on to compete among Airmen from around the Air Force in the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth)

AMC Airmen are Outstanding
April 12, 2010 — Please join me in congratulating our Air Mobility Command Outstanding Airmen of the Year and First Sergeant of the Year. These Airmen have done an incredible job serving our nation, and I'm inspired by their selfless, behind the scenes efforts that support our mission on a daily basis. It takes a great personal commitment on their part, and I... MORE

Gen. Raymond E. Johns, commander of Air Mobility Command, poses with Master Sgt. Danny L. Davis, of the 43rd Airlift Wing, Pope AFB, N.C.., Master Sgt. Joseph T. Kazimer, of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Senior Airman Samuel A. Siewert, of the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and AMC's Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. David Spector
at an award ceremony at Scott Club on Scott Air Force Base, Ill., for AMC's 2009 Outstanding Airmen and First Sergeant of the Year. Sergeant Davis, Sergeant Kazimer and Airmen Siewert will now move on to compete at the Air Force Level.

It's not too late to donate: AFAF ends April 16
April 7, 2010 — The Air Force Assistance Fund campaign which began March 8 is set to conclude April 16, giving Joint Base Charleston a final opportunity to donate to four organizations which give back to Airmen.The four charities include the Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Village Indigent Widows' Fund, Air Force Enlisted Village Indigent Widows' Fund and the... MORE

628 SFS Airmen prepare for deployment to Middle East
April 7, 2010 — A group of approximately 30 Airmen with the 628th Security Forces Squadron here are making hasty preparations for a contingency deployment to the Middle East in late April after official notification was received two weeks ago.Augmenting their local training, the team departed on short-notice April 8 for a final air base defense course held at Fort... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Randall Fontenot carries his son Zach toward a bus before saying goodbye to his family April 8, 2010, outside the 628th Security Forces building at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Approximately 30 Airmen from the squadron departed April 8 for deployment training at Fort Wolters, Texas, after which they will deploy to the Middle East for approximately 179 days. Sergeant Fontenot is a flight chief with the 628 SFS and a team leader with the deploying group of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)