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Wings of Blue 'drop in'
June 21, 2012 — MORE

A member of the 'Wings of Blue' skydiving team from the U.S. Air Force Academy jumps out of a C-17A Globemaster III over Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Stadium in Charleston, S.C., before the South Atlantic League All-Star game, June 19, 2012. The jump team parachuted in with the ball for the opening pitch of the all-star game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

APS CHANGE OF COMMAND
June 20, 2012 — MORE

Colonel James Clavenna, 437th Maintenance Group commander, renders a salute to Lt. Col. Luther King, 437th Aerial Port Squadron outgoing commander, during the 437th APS change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C, June 19, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

Private motor vehicles: slow down; pay attention
June 20, 2012 — Private Motor Vehicle mishaps are a serious danger to our safety. Reckless behavior includes excessive speed, alcohol use, no seat belt use or extreme maneuvers (surfing, racing, etc.); 86 percent of PMV fatality mishaps (as of Sept. 30, 2011) were attributable to these factors. It is this behavior that continues to be a threat to our service... MORE

Jag Corps announces law school programs
June 19, 2012 — Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program will be accepted beginning January 1, 2013 through March 2013 and interested Air Force officers are encouraged to compete. The number of FLEP and ELP applicants selected in any academic year is determined based on the needs of the Air Force. "Our Air Force missions are... MORE

Airmen Leadership School honors graduate and World War II hero
June 18, 2012 — MORE

Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander and Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon, 628th Air Base Wing command chief present the John L. Levitow Award to Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Martin during the Airman Leadership School Class graduation June 14, 2012 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. Pa. Martin is a machinist’s mate assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron Information Protection office at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. The Levitow award is given for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and a scholar. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

JB Charleston Airmen and families enjoy picnic
May 9, 2012 — MORE

Servers from Jim-N-Nicks restaurant serve Airmen and their families at the Joint Base Charleston Annual Picnic, May 4. The two-day event included activities for adults and children, free food, live entertainment, a water slide and several giant inflatables for children to play on. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

Federal Employees of the Year recognized at luncheon
May 9, 2012 — The Federal Employee of the Year luncheon was held at the RedBank Club at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, May 8. The following awards were presented: Outstanding Managerial/Executive Award:1st - Glen Easterby, 628th Air Base Wing2nd - Mark Harrison, 437th Airlift Wing3rd - Mary Walker, Department of Veterans AffairsOutstanding Supervisor... MORE

17th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing changes command
May 9, 2012 — MORE

Col. Erik Hansen passes the 17th Airlift Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Todd
Groomes while Master Sgt. Christopher Copans (center) and Lt. Col. Michael Madsen observe the ceremony during the 17th AS change of command at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, May 4. Hansen is the 437th Airlift Wing commander, Groomes is the new 17th AS commander, Copans is the 17th AS superintendent and Madsen is the former 17th AS commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Daniel Klepper)

Innovation comes in all shapes and sizes in the 437th Maintenance Group
May 8, 2012 — Innovation ... it is the way ahead for the Air Force and Col. Erik Hansen, 437th Airlift Wing commander, is taking steps to ensure the 437th AW will continue to thrive and fly in the 21st century in an environment that encourages innovative ideas from every Airman. Hansen toured an impressive array of innovative projects occurring throughout the... MORE

Det. 3 deactivates at NCBC
May 8, 2012 — MORE

Colonel Mike Kelly and Maj. Kenneth Decedue Jr., secure the Detachment 3, Air Force Security Forces Center command guidon during an inactivation ceremony at the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, May 3. Detachment 3 will scale down in size from 24 to seven assigned Airmen who will continue the Air Force corrections mission and integrate with NCBC. The Airmen will be officially assigned to Air Force Detachment 2 located at the Naval Brig Miramar, Calif. Kelly is the Headquarters AFSFC commander and Decedue is the Det 3 commander. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson).