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SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic hosts DimensionU
April 2, 2012
Six teams from Tri-County area middle schools participate in a DimensionU competition at SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic Conference Center at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station March 29. DimensionU is part of SSC Atlantic's science, technology, engineering and math outreach program. (U.S. Navy photo/Joe Bullinger)
437th AW vice commander celebrates fini flight
April 2, 2012
In perfect sunny weather, Col. Darren James was greeted by family and friends to celebrate his return from his "fini flight" as the 437th Airlift Wing's vice commander March 19. James' last flight took him and his crew on a local training mission, focusing on air refueling with a formation of two KC-135s, and then tactical training at the North Auxiliary Airfield. During his tenure at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, James took on the role of Crisis Action Team lead during JB Charleston's 2011 Operational Readiness Inspection. He also championed many of the strategy alignment and development efforts which included continuous process improvement efforts, ensuring Airmen are deployed combat-ready and developing stronger bonds between the base and the community. Due in large part to James' excellent leadership, the 437th AW was able to deliver more than 88,000 passengers and 220 million pounds of cargo to locatioins around the world. James will be attending pilot instructor training at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas in preparation for his assignment as 71st Flying Training Wing, commander at Vance AFB, Okla.
ALS announces John L. Levitow Award winner
March 30, 2012
Col. Richard McComb amd Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago present the John L. Levitow Award to Senior Airman Ronald Sangston during the Airman Leadership School Class graduation at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base March 22. The award is presented to the student who displays exemplary excellence as both a leader and a scholar. McComb is the JB Charleston commander and LugoSantiago was the 628th Air Base Wing command chief. Sangston is a 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems journeyman, 437th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)
628th CES Fire Emergency Services tops in AMC
March 28, 2012
Programs help conquer Pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness
March 28, 2012
JB Charleston first sergeant wins big at AMC level
March 28, 2012
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School Choice Performing Arts Festival
March 28, 2012
437th Maintenance Group hosts families
March 27, 2012
437th Maintenance Group spouses and family members pose for a group photo after touring the 437th MXG facilities courtesy of Col. James Clavenna, 437th MXG commander March 2. The 437th MXG is responsible for maintaining 55 C-17 Globemaster III aircraft valued at $11.1 billion through a workforce of four squadrons comprised of 1,800 military and civilian personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Shandelle Laurine)
Changes lead to better waterfront security
March 27, 2012
(Left to right) Patrolmen Dennis McKinney, William Stevens and George Cunningham, 628th Security Forces Squadron Harbor Patrol Unit, patrol the Cooper River Mar. 13. 628th SFS personnel are working to create new guidelines for the Harbor Patrol Unit at Joint Base Charleston that will satisfy both Air Force and navy requirements for waterfront security operations. McKinney, Stevens and Cunningham are 628th SFS HPU police officers. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Brannon Deugan)
Take time this 'Spring Break'
March 21, 2012