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628th LRS plays key role for hurricane relief efforts
November 22, 2017 — From coordinating aircraft load plans to refueling jets, the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron played a multi-faceted role during Joint Base Charleston and Air Mobility Command’s hurricane relief efforts in 2017... MORE

Staff Sgt. Jesse Turner, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron operator, records and licensing NCO in Charge, prepares to move a forklift Nov. 14, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 628th LRS transported approximately 38 pallets weighing roughly 130 short tons and issued about two million gallons of fuel for aircraft and ground vehicles in support of Hurricane Maria relief efforts to Puerto Rico.

360 Leaders Course preaches strong NCO, strong unit
November 22, 2017 — Forty-two non-commissioned officers from several branches of the service came together Nov. 13-17, 2017 to learn self-care techniques to enhance their leadership abilities. The 360 Leaders Course, developed and taught by Army Col. (Ret.) Mary Lopez, is a comprehensive learning experience with classes ranging from financial literacy to personal wellness... MORE

Senior Airman Kierin Torre, squadron aviation resource manager for the 14th Airlift Squadron, takes part in a speed drill during the running clinic portion of the 360 Leaders Course held at JB Charleston November 13-17, 2017. Students learned a variety of running and exercise techniques to improve their overall physical fitness.

Youth Programs families participate in Hoops for Hunger
November 22, 2017 — JB Charleston families participated in Hoops for Hunger, a bi-annual community service project hosted by the Youth Programs in Sam’s Fitness Center at JB Charleston – Weapons Station, South Carolina, Nov. 16, 2017... MORE

Children participating in the Hoops for Hunger basketball games prepare to start the game in Sam’s Fitness Center at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C., Nov. 16, 2017.

Exercise tests medical group’s rapid immunization capability
November 21, 2017 — The 628th Medical Group demonstrated their ability to swiftly administer medication in the event of a pandemic or health emergency during a mass-immunization exercise at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Nov. 15, 2017... MORE

Airmen receive a briefing prior to getting their annual flu vaccine during a mass-immunization exercise at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 15, 2017.

U.S. Air Force, Navy to deploy Undersea Rescue Capabilities
November 18, 2017 — Maj. Benjamin Buxton, right, and 1st Lt. Casey Larson, left, 16th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing pilots, perform preflight checks before a mission to support search and rescue operations in Argentina, Nov. 18, 2017. Joint Base Charleston's efforts are helping aid the search and rescue of the A.R.A. San Juan, an Argentine navy submarine that... MORE

Maj. Benjamin Buxton, right, and 1st Lt. Casey Larson, left, 16th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing pilots, perform preflight checks before a mission to support search and rescue operations in Argentina, Nov. 18, 2017. Joint Base Charleston's efforts are helping aid the search and rescue of the A.R.A. San Juan, an Argentine navy submarine that went missing Nov. 15, 2017. As part of the support, two C-17 Globemaster IIIs and one C-5M Super Galaxy from Air Mobility Command are delivering needed equipment and expertise to assist a partner nation. The first flight from Joint Base Charleston is carrying a tow bar, a Tunner 60K Aircraft Cargo Loader and three members of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. While on the ground, the team will be conducting runway assessments prior to other equipment arriving in country. Additional U.S. Air Force support will be provided to aid efforts.

JB Charleston athletes to tackle Alpha Warrior Final Battle
November 8, 2017 — Three JB Charleston Airmen are scheduled to compete in the Air Force's first-ever Alpha Warrior Final Battle scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 11 at Retama Park, San Antonio, Texas.Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Childs, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 1st Lt. Lainie Long, 628th Force Support Squadron, qualified for the Final Battle event as the top... MORE

Partnership enables JB Charleston sealift relief efforts to Puerto Rico
October 31, 2017 — The first humanitarian relief supplies sealifted from Joint Base Charleston to Ponce, Puerto Rico departed here Oct. 31. In the hours following Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster IIIs responded delivering more than 1,700 tons of aid, supplies and medical teams to affected areas. The C-17’s have the ability to get to austere locations quickly, the amount of cargo it can carry is limited. The USNS Brittin (T-AKR-305) is scheduled to travel between Joint Base Charleston and Puerto Rico several times over the next few months. The first trip is bringing essentials such as food, water and vehicles to get aid to areas where mudslides have created access issues. Later deliveries will provide the equipment to restore utilities and rebuild the infrastructure on the island... MORE

The USNS Brittin (T-AKR-305) departs Joint Base Charleston, S.C., to Ponce, Puerto Rico Oct. 31, 2017.

ALS class 17-G graduates
October 30, 2017 — Col. Gregory Gilmore, left, 315th Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Payne, right, 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron superintendent, congratulate Senior Airman Matthew Koser, middle, 315th Civil Engineer Squadron member, for earning the John L. Levitow Award during the class 17-G Airman Leadership School Graduation at the... MORE

Col. Gregory Gilmore, left, 315th Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Payne, right, 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron superintendent, congratulate Senior Airman Matthew Koser, middle, 315th Civil Engineer Squadron member, for earning the John L. Levitow Award during the class 17-G Airman Leadership School Graduation at the Charleston Club here Oct. 25, 2017.

Goose Creek Mayor meets joint base team
October 27, 2017 — Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler, center, speaks to Joint Base Charleston leadership during a tour of the Army Strategic Logistics Activity Charleston, JB Charleston Weapons Station, S.C., Oct. 25, 2017. Heitzler toured the Naval Support Activity, ASLAC, Naval Health Clinic Charleston, the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command and the 841st... MORE

Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler, center, speaks to Joint Base Charleston leadership during a tour of the Army Strategic Logistics Activity Charleston, JB Charleston Weapons Station, S.C., Oct. 25, 2017.

Citadel hosts Military Appreciation Week
October 17, 2017 — Col. Patrick Winstead, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, tosses a coin as an honorary captain to determine which team gets possession of the ball at the Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium for the Citadel’s Military Appreciation Night, Oct. 14, 2017. The 628th Security Forces Squadron and 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal... MORE

Col. Patrick Winstead, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, tosses a coin as an honorary captain to determine which team gets possession of the ball at the Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium for the Citadel’s Military Appreciation Night, Oct. 14, 2017. The 628th Security Forces Squadron and 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight represented Joint Base Charleston at the football game. Additionally, the Citadel hosted women’s soccer and volleyball games in support of Military Appreciation Week. The Citadel Bulldog’s football game against the Wofford Terriers was the capstone event, with Woffard winning 20-16.