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ESPN takes on JB Charleston
November 7, 2016 — ESPN honored nearly 300 service members from Joint Base Charleston by broadcasting a top-rated morning sports talk show live from the base Nov. 7Each year, ESPN telecasts an episode of First Take on a different military base around Veterans Day as part of their America's Heroes tribute, accoding to ESPN producer Antoine Lewis.“We think it is... MORE

Molly Qerim, ESPN First Take host, is joined by Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and Darius Rucker, Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, broadcasting live here as part of their week of Veteran’s Day program, Nov. 7, 2016. Every year ESPN First Take honors service members near Veterans Day by telecasting their show from a different base and highlights service members who go above and beyond in their careers.

Welcome home
November 5, 2016 — Staff Sgt. Theodore Clever III, of the 15th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, reunites with his children upon returning home from a deployment to southwest Asia Nov. 2, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Members of the 14th and 16th Airlift Squadrons returned as well. The 437th AW commands the base's premier active-duty flying... MORE

Staff Sgt. Theodore Clever III, of the 15th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, reunites with his children upon returning home from a deployment to southwest Asia Nov. 2, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Members of the 14th and 16th Airlift Squadrons returned as well. The 437th AW commands the base's premier active-duty flying wing. The wing flies and maintains one of the largest fleets of C-17 aircraft in the Air Force, providing a significant portion of Air Mobility Command’s Global Reach airlift capability.

AMC command chaplain visits JB Charleston
November 3, 2016 — U.S. Navy Capt. Robert Hudson, left, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, meets with U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Col.) James Tims, right, Air Mobility Command chaplain, here, Nov. 3, 2016. Chaplain Tims met with chapel staff and participated in a promotion ceremony while visiting JB Charleston Nov. 2 through Nov. 6. MORE

U.S. Navy Capt. Robert Hudson, left, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, meets with U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Col.) James Tims, right, Air Mobility Command chaplain, here, Nov. 3, 2016. Chaplain Tims met with chapel staff and participated in a promotion ceremony while visiting JB Charleston Nov. 2 through Nov. 6.

Wing Leadership receives annual flu shots
November 1, 2016 — U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Lyman, left, Joint Base Charleston commander, receives his annual flu shot from Staff Sgt. Sarah Woods, right, 628th Medical Group (MDG) NCO in charge of the allergy and immunizations clinic, Oct. 21. The 628th MDG began offering the flu shot to active-duty service members, children from ages three to 17 and high-risk... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Lyman, left, Joint Base Charleston commander, receives his annual flu shot from Staff Sgt. Sarah Woods, right, 628th Medical Group (MDG) NCO in charge of the allergy and immunizations clinic, Oct. 21. The 628th MDG began offering the flu shot to active-duty service members, children from ages three to 17 and high-risk adults Oct. 17. Beginning Nov. 1, the influenza vaccine is available to all DoD beneficiaries. Additionally, the Air Base Exchange will offer a flu line on Nov. 19 from 1000 to 1300.

Pumpkin Patrol volunteers ensure Halloween safety
November 1, 2016 — Tech. Sgt. Marcus Thompson, 628th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, briefs Pumpkin Patrol volunteers on their duties during Pumpkin Patrol here, Oct. 31, 2016. On Halloween, members of Joint Base Charleston volunteered for Pumpkin Patrol to walk through base housing on the lookout for injured or lost children. MORE

Tech. Sgt. Marcus Thompson, 628th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, briefs Pumpkin Patrol volunteers on their duties during Pumpkin Patrol here, Oct. 31, 2016. On Halloween, members of Joint Base Charleston volunteered for Pumpkin Patrol to walk through base housing on the lookout for injured or lost children.

CDC provides safe learning environment
October 31, 2016 — Childcare can be stressful for parents and guardians. Choosing a safe, educational and cost efficient service is a high priority but not always easy. The Joint Base Charleston Child Development Center is a safe, secure learning environment where Department of Defense members can leave their children while they are at work. “Our mission is to... MORE

Yolonda Green, education technician, entertains children with a puppet during play time at the Joint Base Charleston Child Development Center, Oct. 24, 2016. The CDC provides daytime care for children of Department of Defense members from six months to five years of age.

USCGC Hamilton assists Haitian President and U.S. Ambassador in damage assessment
October 28, 2016 — In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton embarked the Republic of Haiti’s president, Jocelerme Privert, transporting him to the waters adjacent to the Haitian city of Jeremie. Hurricane Matthew directly impacted Jeremie rendering roads impassable and severely damaging the infrastructure.President Privert, accompanied by U.S... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Scott Clendenin, USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) commander, meets with Jocelerme Privert, President of the Republic of Haiti, Peter Mulrean, U.S. Ambassador to Haiti and Leopold Berlanger, President of Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council, aboard the Hamilton off the coast of Jeremie, Haiti, Oct. 8, 2016 (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer First-Class Joseph Cook)

JB Charleston lights the way for domestic abuse victims
October 27, 2016 — A candlelit vigil was held to raise awareness for domestic abuse victims and honor military families affected by abuse at the Hunt Community Center here, Oct. 24.The Family Advocacy Office has been raising awareness throughout October to educate members of Team Charleston about domestic abuse in the military and the resources available to victims... MORE

Members of the 628th Medical Group hold up red silhouettes during a candlelit vigil to raise awareness for domestic abuse victims and honor military families affected by abuse at the Hunt Community Center here, Oct. 24, 2016. Red silhouettes are used across the United States to recognize victims who lost their lives to domestic violence.

437th AW leadership recognizes award winners
October 27, 2016 — Col. Jimmy Canlas, left, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, 437th AW command chief, right, stand with the 437th AW third quarter award winners during a ceremony at the Joint Base Charleston Theater Oct. 25. The awardees, from left to right, are: Senior Airman Ron Vorndran, Master Sgt. Robert Pickel, Tech. Sgt... MORE

Col. Jimmy Canlas, left, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, 437th AW command chief, right, stand with the 437th AW third quarter award winners during a ceremony at the Joint Base Charleston Theater Oct. 25. The awardees, from left to right, are: Senior Airman Ron Vorndran, Master Sgt. Robert Pickel, Tech. Sgt. Jason Mark and Mr. Nathan Watts. The quarterly awards recognize outstanding Airmen, NCOs, senior NCOs, company grade officers and civilians for their hard work and dedication.

Team Charleston recognizes CCAF 2016 Fall graduates
October 19, 2016 — Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander (far left), and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg (far right), 437th AW command chief, pose for a group photo with 437th AW Airmen during the fall graduation ceremony for the Community College of the Air Force here Oct. 13, 2016. The CCAF is a federally-chartered, degree-granting institution serving... MORE

Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander (far left), and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg (far right), 437th AW command chief, pose for a group photo with 437th AW Airmen during the fall graduation ceremony for the Community College of the Air Force here Oct. 13, 2016. The CCAF is a federally-chartered, degree-granting institution serving the United States Air Force's enlisted total force.