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Titans of Flight: JB Charleston Air Expo 2022
April 11, 2022 — A U.S. Navy Lt. Griffin Strangel assigned to the Blue Angels interacts with Air Expo attendees at the Titans of Flight Air Expo, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 10, 2022. The airshow showcases more than 50 aerial demonstration performances and static aircraft displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade Dubiel) MORE

A U.S. Navy Lt. Griffin Strangel assigned to the Blue Angels interacts with Air Expo attendees at the Titans of Flight Air Expo, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 10, 2022.

Retired Master Sgt. Gets New Chance At Life
April 6, 2022 — Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Nemedy spent nearly two decades of his life taking medication and altering his lifestyle to keep his blood pressure under control. Despite his efforts, his kidneys weren’t going to survive, and if he didn’t find a donor, neither would he... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Katelyn Lauzon and retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Nemedy

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 5K
April 4, 2022 — U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Farrell, 437th Operations Group commander, thanks participants and volunteers for taking part in the Annual Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 5k at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 1, 2022. This was the first 5k run that was held in-person since Covid-19 regulations were lifted. (U.S. Air Force... MORE

Airmen participate in the Annual Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 5k

628th CCC Immersion; 628th CS
March 29, 2022 — U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Reyna, 628th Communications Squadron radio frequency operations technician, demonstrates his daily responsibilities to U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rebecca Bateman, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, during an immersion tour of the 628th CS at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 23, 2022. During... MORE

437th AW Leaders Recognizes 14th AS Crew
March 10, 2022 — Joint Base Charleston’s 437th Airlift Wing leaders interacted with members of the 14th Airlift Squadron during a C-17 Globemaster III flight at Joint JB Charleston, South Carolina, March 7, 2022. 437 AW leaders recognized the crew for their hard work and dedication to the wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bailee A. Darbasie) MORE

14th AS Aircrew Conducts Readiness Training
March 10, 2022 — U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Raun Howell, 437th Airlift Wing Command Chief, and Tech. Sgt. Quentin Cole, 14th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, perform pre-flight inspections on a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th AW at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 7, 2022. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all... MORE

JB Charleston’s Airman Leadership School Graduates Class 22-C
March 9, 2022 — Congratulations to the Airman Leadership School Class of 22-C graduates. The John L. Levitow Award:SrA Dylan Hensley, 437th MXS Academic Achievement Award:SrA Bailee Darbasie, 628th ABW Commandant Award: SSgt Vincente Amor, 628th SFS Distinguished Graduates:SrA Nicholas Piercy, 628th CONSSSgt Joseph Avila, 628th CESSrA Imani Vann-Jackson, 437th... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Hensley, 437th Maintenance Squadron, accepts the John L. Levitow Award during the graduation of Airman Leadership School Class 22-C, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Mar. 3, 2022. The Levitow Award is presented to the student demonstrating the highest level of leadership and scholastic performance, and is partially determined by their peers.

628th CES Personnel Awarded Best in AMC
February 25, 2022 — Joint Base Charleston Fire and Emergency Services personnel were chosen by Air Mobility Command (AMC) as the Department of Defense (DoD) Fire Department of the Year, Large Department for 2021... MORE

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON CARRIES FORWARD LEGACY TUSKEGEE AIRMEN
February 24, 2022 — Joint Base Charleston hosted a Black History Month Aviation Heritage Event featuring several units and aircraft from around the Air Force, Feb. 18-19, 2022. Accelerating the Legacy is an event that honors the past, develops the present, and promotes the future of the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen by focusing on professional development for military members and exposing students from elementary through high school-ages in the local community to aviation... MORE

Participants of the Accelerating the Legacy Showcase gather around Dr. Eugene J. Richardson Jr., Documented Original Tuskegee Airman, (Center), for a group photo at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 19, 2022. The Accelerating the Legacy Showcase honors the legacy of the heroic Tuskegee Airmen in a two-day event highlighting professional development and community outreach.

14th AS Tackles AMC Core Competencies
February 23, 2022 — The 14th Airlift Squadron conducted a week-long off-station trainer spanning the Indo-Pacific Theater alongside Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and Pacific Air Forces personnel, Jan. 27 – Feb. 3.The mission employed Air Mobility Command’s core competencies and generated combat-ready capabilities for aircrew in airlift, air-refueling and... MORE

Off-station trainers allow aircrews to demonstrate proficiency and employ combat-readiness around the globe.