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2018 Air and Space Expo rehearsal
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The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard team practices before their performance at the 2018 Air and Space Expo rehearsal at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 27, 2018.

B-25J “Miss Mitchell” arrives for JB Charleston Air and Space Expo
April 27, 2018 — Crew members of a B-25J “Miss Mitchell" arrive here to participate in the 2018 Air and Space Expo April 26. The Mitchell bomber was the first Army airplane to sink an enemy submarine, fly from a carrier deck, pack a 75-mm cannon and to see action on every fighting front. The Mitchell Bomber flew over 150 missions over Italy during WWII and carries... MORE

Roger Van Ranst, flight mechanic for the B-25J “Miss Mitchell,” stands in front of the plane April 26, 2018, on the flightline of Atlantic Aviation.

DEFY the odds, stay drug free
April 18, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston will hold a free Drug Education For Youth mentorship workshop Aug 1-10, 2018, for dependents, ages 9-12, of active duty, reserve, guard, retired and Department of Defense employees at the Weapons Station Balfour Beatty Community Center. This workshop has spots available for 30 children and the deadline to register is April 27,... MORE

Team Charleston Youth Programs receive expedited accreditation
April 18, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston’s Youth Programs were re-accredited by the Council on Accreditation March 22, 2018. Accreditation is the process in which certification of competency, authority and credibility is presented to those qualifying. Accreditation signifies an organization or program is effectively managing its resources and is providing the best possible services to all stakeholders... MORE

Children process through the deployment line with different base agencies during a youth deployment line at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C., Nov. 4, 2017.

Sponsors support PCS transition
April 17, 2018 — A variety of challenges and concerns may arise as Airmen prepare to move from one duty location to another. Having a good sponsor can make the transition for those inbound with permanent change of station orders smoother... MORE

AFCEA International recognizes Maj. Joshua Aultman as award winner
April 17, 2018 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua Aultman, 628th Communications Squadron commander, has been selected as one of Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association International’s 40 Under 40 Award winners for 2018.As the commander, Aultman leads a squadron that consists of 100 Airmen, Sailors, Department of Defense civil servants and contractors... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua Aultman, 628th Communications Squadron commander

NHCC celebrates 125th birthday, Navy chief rank
April 17, 2018 — The Naval Health Clinic Charleston celebrated the 125th birthday of the Navy’s Chief Petty Officer rank, which was established April 1, 1893. MORE

NHCC Command Master Chief Anthony Petrone, left, and Chief Petty Officer Jami Tankiss, center, cut the cake during a ceremony March 30 at NHCC celebrating the 125th birthday of the Navy’s Chief Petty Officer rank. Appearing in the photo, from left to right: Senior Chief Petty Officer Jacqueline Colbourne, Senior Chief Petty Officer Greg Lassiter, Chief Petty Officer Anthony Johnson, Petrone, Tankiss, Chief Petty Officer Freddy Mejia, Chief Petty Officer Ashley Cooper, Chief Petty Officer Sean Reeves and Chief Petty Officer Capricia Williams.

JB Charleston EOD, Citadel partner for STEM opportunity
April 13, 2018 — Explosive ordnance disposal Airmen from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron provided a hands-on mission briefing to cadets at the Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, April 3, 2018... MORE

Senior Airman Jonathan Alvin, left, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, describes different types of military ordnance to Cadet Kelbey Oakes, at The Citadel, April 3, 2018.

JB Charleston trains ANG to be globemasters
April 13, 2018 — The first of four C-17 Globemaster IIIs was transferred from Joint Base Charleston to the Charlotte Air National Guard, N.C. April 7, 2018 as part of a congressional mandate. Through this directive Joint base Charleston will send 16 C-17s to four Air National Guard bases. ... MORE

A C-17 Globemaster III, sits on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., as it is prepared for transfer to the Charlotte Air National Guard, N.C., April 4, 2018.

Airman Leadership School Class 18-C graduates
April 13, 2018 — During the Airman Leadership School Graduation Ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., several Airmen received awards March 29, 2018. 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 during the course. ALS is a five-week course encompassing lessons in the principles of supervision and management, the importance of communication and military professionalism... MORE

Col. Gregory Gilmour, left, 315th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Gwen R. Crabtree, 38th Aerial Port Squadron superintendent, present Senior Airman Nicole Cassidy, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron member, a plaque for earning the John L. Levitow Award during the class 18-C Airman Leadership School Graduation at the Charleston Club here March 29, 2018.