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CATM instructors support joint warfighter
June 8, 2018 — Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors ensure Airmen are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to wield their weapons effectively. The 628th Security Forces Squadron CATM unit is responsible for providing support to local and regional military branches as well as local law enforcement. CATM instructors here train a wide range... MORE

From left to right, Senior Airman Dylan Ricketts, Staff Sgt. Alexander Elder and Staff Sgt. Howard, all 628th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors, prepare to instruct an M-4 rifle qualifying course June 5, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. CATM instructors at Joint Base Charleston support all military branches and are responsible for qualifying service members and civilians on various weapons.

Innovation competition funds new squadron initiatives
June 7, 2018 — The 437th Airlift Wing received $450,000 to be divided amongst each of its squadrons as part of the Air Force Squadron Innovation Fund, an effort to revitalize squadrons. Wing commanders were authorized to use 20 percent of those funds on proposals they felt could positively impact multiple squadrons.To determine what would be done with their... MORE

Stan Gohl, 437th Airlift Wing historian, presents the idea of placing stone beneath the heritage aircraft at the air park here during the Squadron Innovation Fund panel meeting June 4, 2018.

Heat Stress Safety
June 7, 2018 — With summer knocking at the door and high temperatures already visiting Joint Base Charleston, it is imperative to recognize the potential life-threatening factors associated with heat exhaustion, especially in relation to small children and family pets. The greatest risk for heat stroke/exhaustion for small children and pets results from being... MORE

The chart indicates some different outside temperatures and the timeframe in which it can drastically climb.

Exceptional Family Member Program hosts “Dream Night” at the zoo
June 6, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston’s Exceptional Family Member Program hosted "Dream Night" for families enrolled in the program June 1, 2018, at the Charles Town Landing Zoo. This is the fifth year in a row that the base has participated in the event. The purpose of “Dream Night” is for EFMP children and their families to enjoy a night at the zoo without the... MORE

Lt. Col. Bryan Collins, 628th Comptroller Squadron commander, and his family look into the cage of red wolves during an Exceptional Family Member Program event June 1, 2018, at the Charles Town Landing Zoo.

New commander takes over 14th AS Pelicans
June 5, 2018 — Lt. Col. Kari Fleming, right, accepts the 14th Airlift Squadron guidon from Col. Louis Hansen, 437th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony in Nose Dock 2 June 4, 2018. The ceremony also honored Lt. Col. Adam Bingham for his accomplishments as commander. The 14th AS commander is responsible to provide vital support to... MORE

Lt. Col. Kari Fleming, right, accepts the 14th Airlift Squadron guidon from Col. Louis Hansen, 437th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony in Nose Dock 2 June 4, 2018.

New 628th MDSS commander assumes command
June 5, 2018 — Col. Craig Lambert, left, 628th Medical Group commander, gives the 628th Medical Support Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Wade Evans, 628th MDSS commander, during the 628th MDSS assumption of command, June 4, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Evans was formerly the 673rd Medical Group resource management flight commander at Joint Base... MORE

Col. Craig Lambert, left, 628th Medical Group Commander, gives the 628th Medical Support Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Wade Evans, 628th MDSS commander, during the 628th MDSS assumption of command, June 4, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

16th AS hosts change of command
June 4, 2018 — Lt. Col. Alex Pelbath, right, accepts the 16th Airlift Squadron guidon from Col. Louis Hansen, 437th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony in Nose Dock 2 June, 1, 2018. The ceremony also honored Lt. Col. Michael Lewis for his accomplishments as commander. The 16th AS commander is responsible for more than 150 combat crewmembers who execute C-17 Globemaster III airlift missions worldwide for DOD and National Command Authority directives. The change of command ceremony is held to allow subordinates to witness the formal transfer of total responsibility, authority and accountability from one officer to the next... MORE

Lt. Col. Alex Pelbath, right, accepts the 16th Airlift Squadron guidon from Col. Louis Hansen, 437th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony in Nose Dock 2 June, 1, 2018.

Citizen Airmen to represent Air Force at triathlon championship again
June 1, 2018 — Maj. Jamie Turner, 317th Airlift Squadron pilot, once again was selected by Air Force officials as one of the representatives donning the Air Force sports jersey at the 2018 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship... MORE

2018 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship

Zika Virus: The facts you need to know
June 1, 2018 — As if mosquitos were not already a big enough nuisance normally, they have made headlines in the last few years by carrying the Zika virus in places around the world. ZikaV is not a new disease, but one that has had a rapid surge in the number of cases since May 2015. ZikaV is spread primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species... MORE

Joint Base Charleston conducts the Air Force’s first ‘social media reenactment’ of the D-Day invasion
May 31, 2018 — On the evening June 5 and the early morning of June 6, 2018, Joint Base Charleston will conduct a real-time historical reenactment of the D-Day invasion, solely on social media. Starting at 7 p.m., both the 437th and 315th Airlift Wings will start Facebook and Twitter posts as if the D-Day invasion is happening in real-time, as it did 74 year ago, through the eyes of their predecessors, the 437th and 315th Troop Carrier Groups... MORE