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Col. Miller bids farewell to 437th AW with fini flight
June 17, 2014 — MORE

Col. Al Miller, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, gets sprayed by his son, Austin and daughter Lindsay, after finishing his final flight as the 437th Airlift Wing vice commander May 16, 2014, on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The final or "fini flight," is an aviation tradition in which aircrew members are met by their unit comrades, family and friends and then soaked with water. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. William A. O’Brien)

Victim Advocates complete training
June 17, 2014 — MORE

Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander (right) and Tiffany Mizzell, Naval Support Activity Charleston Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (third from left), proudly pose with the latest Victim Advocates who completed their 40-hour Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate Training, June 13, 2014, at the Good Shepherd Chapel at the Weapons Station. (Courtesy photo)

841st TB “Out Front” from coast to coast
June 16, 2014 — The 841st Transportation Battalion continues to set the bar high after completing several major evolutions. This past May, 841st TB personnel safely and successfully completed two APS-3 missions; the USNS Pomeroy upload (1294 pieces of cargo), was followed by the USNS Watkins download (1456 pieces of cargo). Additionally, the Watkins was the... MORE

Members of the 841st Transportation Battalion Deployment and Distribution Support Team, stand behind the SDDC rock that will establish the “Transporters” as one of the pillars supporting the commands at Fort Irwin, Calif. (U.S. Army photo/ Cpl. Denis Ortizrosa)

'Take Flight!' visits Joint Base Charleston
June 13, 2014 — Forty students from the Take Flight! Aviation Camp visited Joint Base Charleston June 12, 2014.The two-day visit showcased a multitude of aviation career fields for the students. "This camp is held to get young people interested in aviation careers and show them what's available to them here in the low country," said retired Lt. Col. Robert Hughes,... MORE

Students from the Take Flight! Aviation Camp board a C-17 Globemaster III June 12, 2014, on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The students got an inside look at one of JB Charleston’s C-17’s and also got to hear stories from retired Lt. Col. Robert Hughes, an original Tuskegee Airman instructor. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Shopping the Joint Base Charleston Exchange pays dividends
June 13, 2014 — Airmen, Sailors and their families shopping and dining at Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores and restaurants on JB Charleston generated $456,629.26 last year for Air Force quality-of-life programs. During the past 10 years, the Exchange has provided more than $2.4 billion in dividends to military programs including the Outdoor Recreation... MORE

Heat flag conditions save lives
June 13, 2014 — It's summertime, which means things are heating up! Heat related illness is a very serious issue in Charleston. Anyone who works in a hot environment is at risk of heat stress. Heat stress symptoms can include dry skin, dizziness, nausea, fatigue and increased body temperature. You should always keep an eye out for these symptoms in your wingmen as... MORE

Think Commissary Gift Cards when giving gifts
June 13, 2014 — No matter the occasion, Commissary Gift Cards are always available to help family members, friends and organizations give the gift of groceries."Our gift cards are versatile," said Randy Chandler, Defense Commissary Agency's sales director. "They can help a young family in need, offer wholesome eating options to a young service member or make a... MORE

D-Day Veterans visit JB Charleston
June 11, 2014 — MORE

Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer Arlington Sandford, looks inside the C-47 Skytrain during a visit June 6, 2014, in honor of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Sandford worked in the engine room aboard a landing craft ship as well as a 20mm gunner. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Summertime: keep it safe
June 11, 2014 — Having a wingman is one of the most important partnerships in an Airman's life. The wingman's role is an integral part of our Air Force culture and provides a vital function in mishap prevention and risk management. Air Force Instruction 1-1 states, "a good wingman means taking care of fellow Airmen ... taking action when signs of trouble are... MORE

Weapons Station joins annual 'Feds Feed Families' campaign
June 11, 2014 — The Department of the Navy recently joined the government-wide "Feds Feed Families" campaign to donate food and help combat hunger in local communities across the country.The U.S. Department of Agriculture leads the campaign, running from June 1 through the end of August, with support from the Department of Defense, Chief Human Capital Officers... MORE