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Sailors complete next level training at JB Charleston
August 25, 2017 — Petty Officer 3rd Class Isaac Mensah, Navy Operational Support Center Avoca, Pennsylvania Coastal Riverine Squadron quartermaster, performs a backstroke while swimming at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Aug. 24, 2017. Mensah was training to earn his Second Class Swim Qualification (SCSQ). The SCSQ determines if a person can stay afloat and survive... MORE

RiverDogs host last military appreciation night of season
August 7, 2017 — U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Winstead, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, left, and U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Gregory Stump, Coast Guard Sector Charleston commander, right, hold up their souvenir baseballs after throwing the ceremonial first pitches during the Charleston RiverDogs Military Appreciation Night at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Aug. 3, 2017... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Winstead, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, left, and U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Gregory Stump, Coast Guard Sector Charleston commander, right, hold up their souvenir baseballs after throwing the ceremonial first pitches during the Charleston RiverDogs Military Appreciation Night at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Aug. 3, 2017.

SPAWAR’s Cybersecurity Summer Camp Expands
June 29, 2017 — For the fifth year in a row, students from Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester county school districts in South Carolina beat the summer heat by participating in a cybersecurity camp. This year the camp was held at Burke High School of Charleston County and sponsored by Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic. More than 30 SSC... MORE

170620-N-GB257-001 CHARLESTON; S.C. (June 20, 2017) A student works on a computer during Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic’s fifth annual Cyber Security Summer Camp, held at Burke High School June 19-23. More than 30 SSC Atlantic employees volunteered along with others from Trident Technical College, instructing more than 135 students from Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester county school districts.

PTSD doesn’t have to be fought alone
June 27, 2017 — Post-traumatic stress disorder can be the result of someone experiencing an event that creates a heightened sense of terror or helplessness. PTSD can cause debilitating anxiety and fear throughout the remainder of the affected person’s life.Although PTSD may be associated with combat and the military, non-combat related incidents such as assaults,... MORE

An Airman walks into Joint Base Charleston’s mental health clinic on post-traumatic stress awareness day June 27, 2017. Although PTSD may be associated with combat and the military, non-combat related incidents such as assaults, natural disasters, abuse and accidents can also cause the onset of the disorder. Starting in 2010, Congress named June 27 PTSD Awareness Day. In 2014, the Senate designated the full month of June for National PTSD Awareness to promote effective treatment of the disorder throughout the year.

A job weld done
June 26, 2017 — Airman 1st Class Wayne Lee, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron structural apprentice, welds an angle iron for a table leg at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 23, 2017. The 628th CES is also responsible for fabricating and repairing components of buildings, utility systems and property equipment. MORE

Airman 1st Class Wayne Lee, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron structural apprentice, welds an angle iron for a table leg at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 23, 2017. The 628th CES is also responsible for fabricating and repairing components of buildings, utility systems and property equipment.

Attention to detail keeps aircrew equipped
June 23, 2017 — Airmen of the 437th Operations Support Squadron assigned to the aircrew flight equipment flight are the technicians that ensure aircrew and passengers on an aircraft are provided with quality gear in case a dangerous situation occurs... MORE

Staff Sgt. Brian Spears, 437th Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment NCO in charge of night vision goggle combat survival evader locaters, inspects the integrity of an NVG at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 20. Airmen assigned to the 437th OSS AFE flight ensure that aircrew equipment including helmets, oxygen masks, life rafts, and parachutes are safe and ready to operate.

841st Transportation Battalion conducts MRAP On-loading Operation
June 23, 2017 — The 841st Transportation Battalion participated in a mobility exercise where they loaded more than 200 pieces of equipment onto the Liberty Maritime Corporation’s ship Liberty Passion here, June 16, 2017. The bulk of the shipment included mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle, better known as the MRAP. The purpose of this prepositioned, stock, pool equipment is to support the U.S. Marine Corps throughout Europe and Asia... MORE

More than 200 pieces of equipment were loaded onto the Liberty Maritime Corporation’s ship Liberty Passion, June 15, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. – Weapons Station. Members from the 841st Transportation Battalion staged, processed and configured the equipment in support of Marine Corps pre-positioning and staging across Europe and Asia. The 841st TB conducts surface distribution and port clearance operations in support of Geographic Combatant Commanders and deployment readiness.

RiverDogs host Military Appreciation Night
June 20, 2017 — Members of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight display a bomb disposal robot during the Charleston RiverDogs Military Appreciation Night at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Charleston, June 14, 2017. The Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard, the 841st Transportation Battalion and 628th Security Forces Squadron represented JB... MORE

Members of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight display a bomb disposal robot during the Charleston RiverDogs Military Appreciation Night at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Charleston, June 14, 2017. The Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard, the 841st Transportation Battalion and 628th Security Forces Squadron represented JB Charleston at the game. The RiverDogs beat the West Virginia Power 5-2.

Honoring the Army on their 242nd Birthday
June 16, 2017 — On June 14, the U.S. Army celebrates its 242nd birthday. On this day, America honors the largest branch of the military to include its soldiers, families and civilian counterparts. All of these individuals attained a degree of distinction that is definitely Army Strong. - U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Nathaniel Harvey III, 841st Transportation Battalion... MORE

“On June 14, the U.S. Army celebrates its 242nd birthday. On this day, America honors the largest branch of the military to include its soldiers, families and civilian counterparts. All of these individuals attained a degree of distinction that is definitely Army Strong. We as a nation must understand the importance of our Army’s history. To never forget, but to embrace and celebrate the significance and the sacrifices of our armed forces. For 242 years, we have been and forever will be, the strength of the nation.” – U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Nathaniel Harvey III, 841st Transportation Battalion sergeant major.

437th AMXS change of command
June 9, 2017 — Col. Brian C. Peters, (left), 437th Maintenance Group commander, passes the guideon to Maj. Robert A. Johnson, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron incoming commander, signifying the official change of command during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston June 9, 2017. Johnson came to Charleston after attending the Army Command and... MORE

Col. Brian C. Peters, (left), 437th Maintenance Group commander, passes the guideon to Maj. Robert A. Johnson, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron incoming commander, signifying the official change of command during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston June 9, 2017. Johnson came to Charleston after attending the Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS.