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The Force is with JB Charleston’s Storm Troopers
December 9, 2016 — Team Charleston’s Storm Troopers, children who had parents on ride-out teams during Hurricane Matthew, were recognized during a Storm Troopers Ceremony at the Airman and Family Readiness Center here, Dec. 8... MORE

Team Charleston’s Storm Troopers, children who had parents on ride-out teams during Hurricane Matthew, hold up certificates for remaining calm, focused and ready during the storm with Joint Base Charleston leadership during a Storm Troopers ceremony at the Airman and Family Readiness Center here, Dec. 8, 2016. Nearly 23,000 base employees and their families evacuated Charleston Oct. 5, leaving a ride-out team of approximately 400 members to continue the base’s mission.

ALZ repairs complete
December 9, 2016 — Team Charleston marked the completion of runway repairs to the 3,500-foot runway, known as the assault landing zone (ALZ) at North Auxiliary Airfield in North, South Carolina, Dec. 8.North Auxiliary Airfield, a training facility geographically separated from Joint Base Charleston, is used for various types of flight training. “What’s crucial about... MORE

Members of the construction crew watch as the first C-17 Globemaster III lands on the North Auxiliary runway in North, South Carolina Dec. 8, 2016 following a six-month runway construction project. The runway, originally constructed of asphalt, was beginning to deteriorate. Approximately 21,000 tons of asphalt was repurposed as a foundation below the new concrete.

Top Things You Need to Know about Zika Virus
December 7, 2016 — 1. Zika virusThe Zika virus is a mosquito-borne disease that causes minor illness in most people. Symptoms can include fever, rash, muscle and joint pain, red eyes, and headache. Illness usually lasts for several days to a week.In pregnant women, Zika infection can cause microcephaly. 2. How is Zika spread?While Zika virus spreads... MORE

Spouses tour JB Charleston
December 7, 2016 — Tech. Sgt. Timothy Garrett, 628th Security Forces military working dog kennel master, left, explained the training process for the dogs to Joint Base Charleston spouses during a tour here Dec. 5, 2016. The spouses had the opportunity to visit several tour stops across the Air Base and learn about various mission sets. MORE

Tech. Sgt. Timothy Garrett, 628th Security Forces military working dog kennel master, left, explained the training process for the dogs to Joint Base Charleston spouses during a tour here Dec. 5, 2016. The spouses had the opportunity to visit several tour stops across the Air Base and learn about various mission sets.

Holiday season commences with tree lighting
December 5, 2016 — U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, with the assistance of children from here, prepare to plug in the lights for the holiday tree on the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Nov. 30, 2016. Families and children gathered for caroling, hot chocolate, photos with Santa and the annual lighting of the holiday tree on base. MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, with the assistance of children from here, prepare to plug in the lights for the holiday tree on the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Nov. 30, 2016. Families and children gathered for caroling, hot chocolate, photos with Santa and the annual lighting of the holiday tree on base.

Naval Munitions Command changes leadership
November 30, 2016 — The Naval Munitions Command Atlantic Unit Charleston (NMCLANT UC) held a change of command and retirement ceremony Nov. 18 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station here.CDR. Patrick H. Sutton relieved Capt. Charles M. Phillip as commander of NMCLANT UC. Phillip, NMCLANT UC's commander since April 2012, was honored at retirement for 39 years of... MORE

Capt. Charles Phillip give his opening remarks at a Change of Command and retirement ceremony held at Naval Munitions Command Atlantic Unit Chatleston (NMCLANTUC), held here. NMCLANTUC defines itself as the premier munitions facility on the east coast.

Members of Joint Base Charleston volunteer for Day of Caring
November 29, 2016 — Over 450 U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Training Command students and staff assisted in cleaning and maintaining the USS Yorktown (CV-10) on Nov. 18, 2016, at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, Charleston, South Carolina, during the Trident United Way’s Day of Caring event. More than 5,000 people in the tri-county area volunteered during the annual... MORE

Over 450 U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Training Command students and staff assisted in cleaning and maintaining the USS Yorktown (CV-10) on Nov. 18, 2016, at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, Charleston, South Carolina, during the Trident United Way’s Day of Caring event. More than 5,000 people in the tri-county area volunteered during the annual Day of Caring event. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Kevin West)

Training detachment prepares future C-17 maintainers
November 29, 2016 — The majority of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft maintainers are trained at the 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 5 here.373rd TRS Det. 5 has 11 Maintenance Training Devices (MTDs) on site. MTDs are sections of the C-17 for the students to train in a safe and controlled setting while developing their technical skills. The hands-on training helps... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kristian Grajales, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 5 initial skills training instructor, teaches hazardous materials and environmental safety to students Nov. 22, 2016, at joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The 373rd TRS Det. 5 is responsible for C-17 Globemaster III initial skills crew chief training (Type 3), Advanced skills technical training (Type 4), International training, the only U.S. Air Force C-17 Trainer Development Team for crew chiefs.

Yankees outfielder hosts potluck for 15th AS
November 29, 2016 — Brett Gardner, New York Yankees outfielder, right, and his wife, Jessica, left, sit in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, Nov. 21, 2016. Gardner, a Charleston native, visited the 15th Airlift Squadron during his off-season spending time with local military members to thank them for their service... MORE

Brett Gardner, New York Yankees outfielder, right, and his wife, Jessica, left, sit in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, Nov. 21, 2016. Gardner is a Charleston native who lives here during his off-season from baseball. Gardner visited Joint Base Charleston to boost morale and offer thanks to military men and women who are serving. Gardner and his wife toured a C-17 Globemaster III and provided lunch for the squadron.

628th CES disposes of Civil War-era cannonballs
November 23, 2016 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) flight detonated explosives brought ashore by the tides of Hurricane Matthew here, Nov. 22, 2016.It is the responsibility of the military to dispose of all military ordnance. When ordnance are found off base, local bomb squads are usually the ones called to the scene, but... MORE

Master Sgt. Tracy Passerotti, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, right, explosive ordnance disposal technician explains to JB Charleston commander Col. Robert Lyman, left, the background and procedures of proper disposal of Civil War-era explosives here. The 628th CES EOD flight worked with local emergency management teams to safely dispose of explosives brought ashore by the tides of Hurricane Matthew in October.