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JB Charleston raises awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month
May 2, 2016 — Joint Base Charleston hosted a luncheon to raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month at the Charleston Club, April 26, 2016. Jason Bowen, a Charleston County Sherriff's Office Special Victims Unit detective, was the guest speaker. Bowen gave advice to the parents of JB Charleston on how to prevent children from becoming victims of cyber... MORE

Jason Bowen, a Charleston County Sherriff’s Office Special Victims Unit detective, speaks at the Child Abuse Prevention Luncheon April 26, 2016 at Joint Base Charleston . During his speech Bowen gave tips on how to prevent children from becoming victims of cyber predators. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Megan Munoz)

628th ABW hosts Quarterly Awards Ceremony
May 2, 2016 — Col. Rob Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, pose for a group photo with the award winners during the 628th ABW Quarterly Awards Ceremony April 29, 2016, at the Charleston Club on JB Charleston, S.C. The winners are (left to right) Senior Airman Brittaney Wigginton, Airman... MORE

(U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

MCPOCG visits USCGC Hamilton
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Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Steven Cantrell, the 12th MCPOCG and Silver Ancient Mariner of the Coast Guard, visited USCGC HAMILTON in Charleston on April 13, 2016. MCPOCG Cantrell praised the crew for their work in establishing themselves as the first U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter in Charleston. During his visit, USCGC Hamilton hosted a traditional Cutterman's Call along with the Local Chapter of the Surface Navy Association. Both organizations plan to combine their efforts locally in the spirit of the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard partnership detailed in the March 2015 Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower. (US Coast Guard courtesy photo)

628th CES, 437th MXS test confined space rescue ops
April 28, 2016 — Airmen and civilians from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron fire emergency services flight and the 437th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems repair flight participated in a confined space emergency extraction exercise, April 22, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.The exercise simulated a person losing consciousness inside one of the four fuel tanks... MORE

Airmen from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron fire emergency services flight rescue a “victim” during a confined space emergency extraction exercise, April 22, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The exercise simulated a person losing consciousness inside one of the four fuel tanks aboard a C-17 Globemaster III. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jared Trimarchi)

USNS Red Cloud on way to Pacific after leaving Charleston
April 26, 2016 — The U.S. Naval Ship Red Cloud departed Joint Base Charleston, S.C. - Weapons Station, April 19, 2016, after being loaded with supplies and equipment by the Army Strategic Logistics Activity Charleston and the 841st Transportation Battalion.The ship, which is part of Army Prepositioned Stock - 3, belongs to the Military Sealift Command, a subset of... MORE

Over 1,300 pieces of equipment were loaded onto the 950-foot long, six interior deck, the U.S. Naval Ship Red Cloud, April 18, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. – Weapons Station. Members from the Army Strategic Logistics Activity Charleston and the 841st Transportation Battalion staged, processed and configured the equipment to support USNS Red Cloud’s prepositioned ship mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jared Trimarchi)

JB Charleston earns "effective" in major inspections
April 25, 2016 — Recently, Joint Base Charleston's 315th and 437th Airlift Wings and its 628th Air Base Wing successfully completed the Air Force Unit Effectiveness Inspection, with each wing earning an overall score of "Effective."UEIs encompass a two-year period, including virtual assessments by the Air Mobility Command, Air Force Reserve Command and Air Force... MORE

Master Sgt. Mike Kellebrew, a Unit Effectiveness Inspection fire emergency inspector, examine a Bauer Compressors air compression system at the Joint Base Charleston Fire Department April 13, 2016. These air compression systems fill the air tanks firefighters carry into situations that could possibly threaten their health. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Megan Munoz)

After 50 years Pitsenbarger legacy lives on
April 20, 2016 — Staff Sgt. William Pitsenbarger, a pararescueman, made the ultimate sacrifice 50 years ago, on April 11, 1966, near Cam My, Vietnam, saving the lives of Soldiers pinned down by enemy fire.Born July 8, 1944, in Piqua, Ohio, Pitsenbarger joined the Air Force in 1962, right out of high school. He was ordered to Vietnam in 1964, volunteered to return... MORE

A1C William Pitsenbarger. (U.S. Air Force photo)

WWAST compete against JB Charleston, inspire others
April 14, 2016 — Members of the Joint Base Charleston and Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Teams battled it out April 23, 2016, at Patriot's Point in Charleston, S.C.The WWAST is comprised of veterans and active-duty service members who have lost limbs but won't let that disability to keep them from being competitive in athletics. They travel the country and play... MORE

Kayden Keitt, Wounded Warrior Softball Team batboy, runs to retrieve a bat as Daniel Lopez, U.S. Army veteran, walks up to bat April 23, 2016, at Patriot’s Point in Charleston, S.C. The WWAST is comprised of veterans and active-duty service members who have lost limbs but won’t let that disability to keep them from being competitive in athletics. They travel the country and play able-bodied softball teams competitively or through exhibition and celebrity games. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)

Responses to Recent Commander's Call
April 13, 2016 — Col. Robert Lyman, the commander of Joint Base Charleston, hosted a series of commanders calls March 30, 2016. During those commanders calls, attendees raised a number of questions across a range of subjects.Below, you'll find responses from base leaders to each of those questions.CIVIL ENGINEERINGQuestion: Are there any plans to add portable... MORE

JB Charleston encourages motorcycle safety
April 12, 2016 — Joint Base Charleston will hold its annual Motorcycle Safety Day on April 29, 2016. The schedule of events is listed below:0900 - Annual Motorcycle Safety Brief at the Air Base Theater Bike Judging Competition by Wing Leadership with Awards Blessing of the Bikes1030 - North Charleston Police demonstration1100 - Green Knights... MORE