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Remembering the fallen
June 1, 2011
Navy Capt. Ralph Ward and Sid Busch prepare to lay a wreath at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum's Vietnam Support Base exhibit at Patriots Point, Mt. Pleasant, S.C., May 30. Captain Ward was the keynote speaker during the ceremony. He is the Joint Base Charleston deputy commander. Mr. Busch is a retired Navy Senior Chief petty officer. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)
Hero Flight returns local soldier
June 1, 2011
Members of the 187th Ordnance Battalion from Fort Jackson, S.C., remove Army PFC Cheziray Pressley's casket from a private jet on the Joint Base Charleston flightline, May 27. Private Pressley was assigned to the Brigade Troops Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division from Fort Wainwright, Alaska. He and three other service members were killed in Afghanistan when a roadside bomb exploded. Private Pressley graduated from Fort Dorchester High School in North Charleston, S.C. More than 600 people attended his memorial service at the North Charleston Convention Center on Memorial Day. He is survived by his wife Dewn, step daughter Leila, and parents Raymond and Jirlie. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)
Motorcyle riders take safety first
June 1, 2011
Joint Base Charleston motorcycle riders, participating in a Motorcycle Safety Event, wait their turn to perform the ‘stop on a dime’ maneuver May 26, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. More than 20 motorcycle riders took part in the event which was designed to improve the skills of the riders and bring awareness to the Air Force’s 2011 Year of Motorcycle Safety. U.S. Air Force photo/ A1C Jared Trimarchi
Team Charleston announces 2011 Rodeo participants
May 25, 2011
Members of the 437th Airlift Wing 2011 Air Mobility Command Rodeo team, pose with Joint Base Charleston Honorary Commanders and Advisory Council members during a team announcement ceremony here, May 24. The Rodeo focuses on improving the worldwide air mobility forces' professional core abilities by challenging Airmen on their daily duties, physical capabilities, mental strength and camaraderie. The civic leaders will attend to provide support for the team.
101 Critical Days of Summer … be safe!
May 24, 2011
Weapons Station hosts Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony
May 24, 2011
Airmen conquer Monster Mash
May 24, 2011
Members of the Monster Mash team "Hammer Time" work together to flip a tire to finish the Monster Mash at the base picnic grounds on , Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, May 19. The Monster Mash event is 3.1 miles long and includes six challenging obstacles including a wall climb, truck push, mule pull, litter carry, jersey tug, and tire flip. The Monster Mash was hosted by the 437th Operations Support Squadron. The "Fuhrballs" from the 437th Operations Support Squadron beat out six other teams to claim bragging rights. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)
HSC inspections keep C-17s flying
May 24, 2011
Staff Sgt. Daniel Weil and Staff Sgt. Adam Hall open the ramp on a C-17 during a Home Station Check inspection on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, May 23. HSC is a three-day inspection performed every 120 days. The inspection enables ground crews to perform preventive maintenance if needed. Sergeant Weil and Sergeant Hall work in the HSC department of the 437th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)
Greater Charleston Federal Executive Association honors employees of the year
May 23, 2011
Carolyn Adams, director of the Ralph H. Johnson Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, delivers the keynote address to more than 240 attendees at this year’s Federal Executive Association Employee of the Year awards luncheon, May 18 at the Redbank Club on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. (courtesy photo)
Patriot’s Point holds Memorial Day ceremony
May 23, 2011