News

ALS announces John L. Levitow Award winner
March 30, 2012 — MORE

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 — Joint Base Charleston's 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services flight was named the 2011 Air Mobility Command, Ralph E. Sanborn Fire Department of the Year (large category) in an announcement made March 25 by Brig. Gen Timothy Green, AMC's installations and mission support director. The annual award honors Chief Master Sgt. Ralph E... MORE

Programs help conquer Pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness
March 28, 2012 — In today's Air Force, being physically fit is a top priority, but in addition to being fit, Comprehensive Airman Fitness includes being socially, mentally and spiritually fit. To help Joint Base Charleston Airmen achieve all four pillars of CAF, several programs exist here for their support."Comprehensive Airman Fitness represents a 'holistic... MORE

JB Charleston first sergeant wins big at AMC level
March 28, 2012 — Master Sgt. Steven Hart, 628th Security Forces Squadron, first sergeant was selected as the 2011 Air Mobility Command First Sergeant of the Year March 21.Twelve finalists competed in four categories to become AMC's nominees for the Air Force-level competition for the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. Those categories included junior enlisted, Non... MORE

School Choice Performing Arts Festival
March 28, 2012 — The Joint Base Charleston School Liaison Office is helping to celebrate the Month of the Military Child, by presenting the School Choice Performing Arts Showcase at the Redbank Club at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 4.The event will consist of two hours of non-stop music hosted by JB Charleston's military... MORE

437th Maintenance Group hosts families
March 27, 2012 — MORE

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 — Joint Base Charleston's 628th Security Forces Squadron personnel are working to create new guidelines for the Harbor Patrol Unit at JB Charleston - Weapons Station that will satisfy both Air Force and Navy requirements for waterfront security operations.The new Air Force operating instructions will be written to incorporate new Navy requirements... MORE

(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 — Spring break is a term often associated with words such as wild and crazy, but this year it represents something much more serious - Air Mobility Command's 'Spring Break' safety campaign. The campaign is designed to deter members from taking risks that could put them in harm's way or behind bars.Joint Base Charleston leaders are spreading the word... MORE

JB Charleston inducts new Honorary Commanders
March 21, 2012 — Team Charleston inducted 35 community leaders into the 2012 Honorary Commanders Program in a ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base March 14. The day's events were co-hosted by Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Col. Erik Hansen, 437th Airlift Wing commander. "This program was initiated to extend a cross-flow of... MORE

Col. Richard McComb briefs newly inducted Honorary Commanders on 628th Air Base Wing and JB Charleston operations March 14. More than 30 local area business and community leaders became Honorary Commanders of various Air Force, Navy and Army units at JB Charleston. McComb is the JB Charleston commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

Airmen helping Airmen - AFAF campaign
March 21, 2012 — Service members are constantly supporting each other - providing guidance, education and lending a helping hand when necessary, essentially a system that operates like a family. Similar to the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, the Air Force has the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign which allows Airmen to give back to fellow wingmen world-wide... MORE