A U.S. Coast Guard gunner’s mate from USCG Cutter Hamilton participates in annual combat arms training at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 1, 2019. Coast Guard combat arms instructors from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston assisted in the evaluation of the guardsmen to ensure they were ready and worldwide qualified for their next mission. Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors support the readiness of Joint Base Charleston’s mission partners through training and evaluating service members on proficiently operating and safely handling their weapons. The partnership between Air Force and Coast Guard personnel supports USCG Sector Charleston in their mission of performing maritime safety, security and stewardship in their area of responsibility.

U.S. Coast Guardsmen from USCG Cutter Hamilton participate in annual combat arms training at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 1, 2019. Coast Guard combat arms instructors from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston assisted in the evaluation of the guardsmen to ensure they were ready and worldwide qualified for their next mission. Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors support the readiness of Joint Base Charleston’s mission partners through training and evaluating service members on proficiently operating and safely handling their weapons. The partnership between Air Force and Coast Guard personnel supports USCG Sector Charleston in their mission of performing maritime safety, security and stewardship in their area of responsibility.

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Thomas, USCG Sector Charleston armory lead petty officer, right, evaluates the performance of Ensign Oliver Kremer, USCG Cutter Hamilton law enforcement officer, left, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 1, 2019. Coast Guard combat arms instructors from USCG Sector Charleston assisted in the evaluation of the guardsmen to ensure they were ready and worldwide qualified for their next mission. Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors support the readiness of Joint Base Charleston’s mission partners through training and evaluating service members on proficiently operating and safely handling their weapons. The partnership between Air Force and Coast Guard personnel supports USCG Sector Charleston in their mission of performing maritime safety, security and stewardship in their area of responsibility.

U.S. Coast Guardsmen from USCG Cutter Hamilton receive their pre-training safety brief before taking part in annual combat arms training at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 1, 2019. Coast Guard combat arms instructors from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston assisted in the evaluation of the guardsmen to ensure they were ready and worldwide qualified for their next mission. Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors support the readiness of Joint Base Charleston’s mission partners through training and evaluating service members on proficiently operating and safely handling their weapons. The partnership between Air Force and Coast Guard personnel supports USCG Sector Charleston in their mission of performing maritime safety, security and stewardship in their area of responsibility.

U.S. Coast Guardsmen from USCG Cutter Hamilton participate in annual combat arms training at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 1, 2019. Coast Guard combat arms instructors from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston assisted in the evaluation of the guardsmen to ensure they were ready and worldwide qualified for their next mission. Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors support the readiness of Joint Base Charleston’s mission partners through training and evaluating service members on proficiently operating and safely handling their weapons. The partnership between Air Force and Coast Guard personnel supports USCG Sector Charleston in their mission of performing maritime safety, security and stewardship in their area of responsibility.