A team of maintainers from the 437th Maintenance Group cheers for the winners of the 5th annual Knucklebuster Awards Ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 27. 2026. The event recognized Team Charleston’s top maintainers and leaders for excellence and exceptional performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)

Award trophies sit on display prior to being presented during the 5th annual Knucklebuster Awards ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 27, 2026. The event recognized Team Charleston’s top maintainers and leaders excellence, outstanding performance and strong leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Linda Hurry, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, delivers remarks during the 5th annual Knucklebuster Awards ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 27, 2026. Hurry recognized the 437th and 315th Maintenance Groups for demonstrating continued excellence and tenacity across the maintenance career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)

U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick McClintock, 437th Airlift Wing commander, left, and distinguished guest speaker, Lt. Gen. Linda Hurry, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, right, socializes during the 5th annual Knucklebuster Awards ceremony, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 27, 2026. The event recognized Team Charleston’s top maintainers and leaders for excellence, outstanding performance and strong leadership. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)

Leadership from the 437th & 315th Maintenance Groups present a plaque to distinguished guest speaker, Lt. Gen. Linda Hurry, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, during the 2026 Knucklebuster Awards ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 27, 2026. The Knucklebuster Awards recognized Team Charleston’s top maintainers and leaders for excellence and exceptional performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)

The 628th Honor Guard present the colors during the 5th annual Knucklebuster Awards ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 27, 2026. The Knucklebuster Awards recognize Team Charleston’s top maintainers and leaders for excellence and exceptional performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Josephus Tolbert, 437th Aerial Port Squadron and 1st Lt. Lauren Hurley, 437th Maintenance Squadron, narrates during the 5th annual Knucklebuster Awards ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 27, 2026. The Knucklebuster Awards ceremony functioned as a social event to highlight the maintainers’ and leaders' continued excellence and dedication to the mission at JB CHS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)

U.S. Airmen and family members from the 437th and 315th Maintenance Group socialize during the 5th annual Knucklebuster Awards ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 27, 2026. Airmen and civilians attended the ceremony to recognize this year’s Knucklebuster nominees and winners of the 437th and 315th Maintenance Groups for their outstanding performance and overall excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)