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Education center continues to assist members with education goals
January 31, 2018 — The Joint Base Charleston Education and Training center gives service members and their families the resources to grow their careers and progress toward their education goals... MORE

Jennifer Beck works as an Education Services Specialist at the education and training center, Jan. 26, 2018, Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

4th MEDLOG Sailors supply downrange Marines
December 28, 2017 — On a joint base as large at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., some units can go unnoticed, such is the case sometimes with the 4th Medical Logistics Company... MORE

U.S. Navy Hospitalman 2nd Class Antwon Cox, 4th Medical Logistics Company, tests an electrocardiogram at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 12, 2017.

Freight commander oversees more than 330 missions to support three hurricanes
December 27, 2017 — SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- As of Dec. 11, 2017, the 437th Aerial Port Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, has supported 333 missions transporting 2,504 tons of cargo and 1,081 passengers in support of Hurricane Irma and Maria relief efforts.1st Lt. Rebecca Ryti, the 437th APS air freight flight commander, has been there every step... MORE

1st Lt. Rebecca Ryti is the 437th Aerial Port Squadron air freight flight commander. She Ryti managed almost 100 Airmen at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., in charge of receiving and palletizing equipment for three hurricane relief operations.

Command support staff help units run efficiently
December 7, 2017 — By having command support staff handling administrative and communication duties and programs, unit members at every level can focus on core missions, which impact member and mission readiness... MORE

Staff Sgt. Damien Chilton, 628th Air Base Wing Executive Support Services noncommissioned officer in charge, sets up the audio and visual displays prior to a scheduled briefing at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec, 4, 2017.

Seamlessly changing over time
October 25, 2017 — Since its inception in 1947, the U.S. Air Force has been known for its capability to evolve as needs around the world change and time progresses.One thing that has constantly changed over the past 70 years is the Air Force’s uniforms. Some of the first men to join the Air Force, like Maj. Gen. Hugh J. Knerr, former Secretary-General of the Air... MORE

1st Lt. Christopher Long, 315th Maintenance Squadron maintenance flight commander, explains to his wife, Amanda, the history of the Air Force’s Summer White Mess Dress uniform during the Air Force Ball at the Charleston Area Convention Center in North Charleston, S.C., Oct. 21, 2017.

Age is just a number
October 17, 2017 — People of all ages and backgrounds serve their country without wearing a military uniform proving, regardless of age, they can still do what they love.628th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen Daniel Kern, age 71, and Michael Schumacher, age 55, demonstrate anyone can continue doing something they want with the right determination. Some airmen from... MORE

Daniel Kern, 628th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, age 71, gets ready for a patrol at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C., Oct. 12.

Naval mine shop provides unique mission to JB Charleston
October 9, 2017 — The Navy Munitions Command Atlantic Unit Charleston, on Joint Base Charleston – Naval Weapons Station is responsible for assembling the mines required for Air Force and Navy missions... MORE

Mineman 3rd Class Petty Officer Alonso Tamez, Navy Munitions Command Atlantic Unit Charleston, buffs a Mark 15 fin at Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station, S.C., Aug. 29, 2017.

Keeping our families in mind
October 6, 2017 — When a natural disaster impacts where family and loved ones live, they tend to be what you worry about the most. However, as a member of the United States military, you also have to balance the responsibility of responding to overall relief efforts.Shane Brunner, father of 1st Lt. Jeffrey Brunner, 14th Airlift Squadron, had moved to Marathon,... MORE

Shane Brunner, center, thanks military members for ensuring he was safe after Hurricane Irma hit his local area in Marathon, Florida, Sept. 14, 2017

Former NCOA instructor fills spot for ALS instructor shortage
September 13, 2017 — A former Non-Commissioned Officer Academy instructor and Unit Training Manager at JB Charleston helped the Airman Leadership School continue to run smoothly beginning in May 2017. Master Sgt. Darryl Lane, 628th Medical Group Unit Training Manager, filled an ALS instructor shortage by volunteering to teach at the schoolhouse... MORE

Master Sgt. Darryl Lane, center, 628th Medical Group Unit Training Manager, stands with the Joint Base Charleston Airman Leadership School commandant and instructors stand during an ALS graduation ceremony here, Aug. 31, 2017.

LRS vehicle operations tackles unique Joint Base missions
August 30, 2017 — When people think of a Logistics Readiness Squadron they may picture Airmen driving buses and transporting visitors, but that is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to their responsibilities here... MORE

Airmen from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron load a vehicle with cargo at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 23, 2017.