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JB Charleston hosts annual motorcycle safety event
March 31, 2017 — As seasons change and temperatures rise, service members might consider revving up their motorcycles to take to the streets, but before the rubber meets the road, Airmen should be aware of Air Force safety requirements. More than 200 service members and civilians attended an annual motorcycle safety brief hosted by the 628th Air Base Wing safety... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, speaks during an annual motorcycle safety briefing March 31, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The event covered the importance of risk management, personal protective equipment, training requirements and opportunities as well as mentorship programs. The event also featured a motorcycle judging competition and a ride led the by the Green Knights military motorcycle group.

628th ABW hosts commander’s call
March 31, 2017 — Col. Robert Lyman, left, 628th Air Base Wing commander, congratulates Patrick Miller, right, 628th Medical Group dental hygienist, for his work during National Children’s Dental Month during a commander’s call at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 29, 2017. Miller worked with three elementary schools, the Child Development Center and the... MORE

Col. Robert Lyman, left, 628th Air Base Wing commander, congratulates Patrick Miller, right, 628th Medical Group dental hygienist, for his work during National Children’s Dental Month during a commander’s call at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 29, 2017. Miller worked with three elementary schools, the Child Development Center and the youth center to educate them on proper oral hygiene.

Class 17-C graduates ALS
March 31, 2017 — Col. Jimmy Canlas, left, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, right, 437th AW command chief, congratulate Senior Airman Andrea Jansen 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, for earning the John L. Levitow Award during the class 17-C Airman Leadership School Graduation ceremony March 30, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston,... MORE

Col. Jimmy Canlas, left, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, right, 437th AW command chief, congratulate Senior Airman Andrea Jansen 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, for earning the John L. Levitow Award during the class 17-C Airman Leadership School Graduation ceremony March 30, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The Levitow Award is the highest honor awarded to an ALS graduate and is given to the Airman who displays the highest level of leadership qualities. ALS is a five-week course encompassing lessons in the principles of supervision and management, the importance of communication and military professionalism.

Joint Base Charleston welcomes incoming honorary commanders
March 31, 2017 — Joint Base Charleston leadership welcomes Matthew Hasbrouck, Trident Health chief operations officer, into the honorary commanders program at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 24, 2017. The honorary commanders program partners professionals from a variety of areas keep with commanders to strengthen the relationship between the base and... MORE

Joint Base Charleston leadership welcomes Matthew Hasbrouck, Trident Health chief operations officer, into the honorary commanders program at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 24, 2017. The honorary commanders program partners professionals from a variety of areas keep with commanders to strengthen the relationship between the base and local community.

C-17 aircrew members conquer in-flight AERPS training
March 17, 2017 — Three C-17 Globemaster III aircraft flew to North Auxiliary Airfield in North, South Carolina, March 15 to execute in-flight training with aircrew eye and respiratory protection system equipment, the first exercise of its kind in more than a decade for 437th Airlift Wing aircrew members. The training also marked the completion of the second phase... MORE

Capt. Jason Carroll, 15th Airlift Squadron airdrop instructor pilot, flies to North Auxiliary Airfield in North, South Carolina, March 15, 2017 to execute in-flight training with aircrew eye and respiratory protection system (AERPS) equipment. The flight marked the first time in more than 10 years where aircrews wore AERPS equipment. AERPS equipment consists of a rubber mask, multiple layers of boots and gloves, fan filter system and an audio and speaker system.

Commander’s call questions and answers
March 15, 2017 — The following are the questions raised during the 628th Air Base Wing Commander’s Call February 3, 2017 here with the subsequent answers provided: Is there any new guidance regarding High Year Tenure for Non-Commissioned Officers who want to remain in the Air Force? Answer: There is no new guidance or changes in regard to HYT; however, the Air... MORE

Team Charleston recognized during Men’s CAA Basketball 2017 Championship
March 7, 2017 — Mr. Joseph D’Antonio, Colonial Athletic Association Commissioner, right, presents Air Force Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, center, and his family an autographed basketball during the 2017 CAA Men’s Basketball Championship, March 5, 2017, at the North Charleston Coliseum, South Carolina. The presentation recognized and honored... MORE

Mr. Joseph D’Antonio, Colonial Athletic Association Commissioner, right, presents Air Force Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, center, and his family an autographed basketball during the 2017 CAA Men’s Basketball Championship, March 5, 2017, at the North Charleston Coliseum, South Carolina. The presentation recognized and honored the men and women of Joint Base Charleston and their service to the community and nation.

Team Charleston spells out cargo capability with chalks
March 3, 2017 — Joint Base Charleston hosted Exercise Bonny Jack, a two-day mobility exercise testing the cargo deployment capabilities of the 628th Air Base Wing and 437th Airlift Wing here, March 1 and 2.The exercise started at 9 a.m., March 1 when the 437th Aerial Port Squadron (APS) received a simulated executive order from 628th LRS directing cargo to be... MORE

Senior Airman Andressa Dasilva, 437th Aerial port Squadron traffic management specialist, directs the movement of cargo during Exercise Bonny Jack at the Cargo Deployment Facility here, March 1, 2017. Exercise Bonny Jack was a two-day mobility exercise testing the cargo deployment capabilities of the 437th Airlift Wing. Members of Team Charleston conducted 24-hour operations for the exercise to move 95 short tons of cargo.

PAX Terminal to undergo renovations
February 23, 2017 — Renovations for the 437th Aerial Port Squadron (APS) Passenger Terminal here begins today and is expected to be a 10-month project.The $12 million renovation is scheduled to be completed in December 2017. During the project, passenger operations will be conducted out of a temporary facility away from the flightline.The changes will include a new... MORE

Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, swings a sledgehammer to start construction of the new 437th Aerial Port Squadron Passenger Terminal here, Feb. 23, 2017. The passenger terminal is being renovated to improve the facility by adding a new fire suppression system, roof, utility systems, restrooms inside the gated area and a redesigned family room. The passenger terminal will operate out of a temporary facility until construction is complete. Signage is in place to direct passengers and base personnel from the old terminal to the temporary location.

Charleston Enforcers face off against Charleston Patriots
February 22, 2017 — Members of the Charleston Patriots, the Charleston Enforcers and Col. Robert Lyman, center, Joint Base Charleston commander, poses for a photo with the Matuskovic family after dropping the puck during the 3rd Annual Matuskovic Charity Hockey Game at the North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, Feb. 18, 2017. The game is played in memory... MORE

Members of the Charleston Patriots, the Charleston Enforcers and Col. Robert Lyman, center, Joint Base Charleston commander, poses for a photo with the Matuskovic family after dropping the puck during the 3rd Annual Matuskovic Charity Hockey Game at the North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, Feb. 18, 2017. The game is played in memory of Joe Matuskovic, Charleston County Sherriff’s deputy and other service members and first responders killed in the line of duty. Members of the Charleston Patriots are from Joint Base Charleston while members of the Charleston Enforcers are from the Charleston County Sheriff’s office and fire department.