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Crew chief sets a JB Charleston flying record
September 5, 2018 — Dedicated, hard-working, professional – all characteristics Flying Crew Chief leadership has used to describe Tech. Sgt. Jasper Maple, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production team expediter. Maple has obtained the most recorded flying hours of any flying crew chief who has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston for over a decade, according to FCC manager records. With 4,422 flying hours and 1,194 days on temporary duty locations, ranging from day trips to neighboring states or week-long missions overseas, he has almost tripled the average of 1,500 flying hours normally garnered by his counterparts. ... MORE

The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s Flying Crew Chief patch adorns the uniform of Tech. Sgt. Jasper Maple, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production team expediter.

Airman re-enlists with a twist
August 23, 2018 — Lt. Col. Karen Rupp, 437th Aerial Port Squadron commander, performed the re-enlistment ceremony of her son, Senior Airman Cody Rupp, 628th Communications Squadron cyber-systems administrator, Aug. 21, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. She also surprised him with some another piece of news... MORE

Lt. Col. Karen Rupp, 437th Aerial Port Squadron commander, performs a re-enlistment ceremony for her son, Senior Airman Cody Rupp, 628th Communications Squadron cyber-systems administrator Aug. 21, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The occasion also doubled as a surprise when his mother gave him the good news that he had achieved the rank of staff sergeant.

Breaking the habit: 628th MDG offers program to quit smoking
August 21, 2018 — Are you a user of tobacco products and want to quit? The 628th Medical Group Behavioral Optimization Program may have a solution... MORE

An Airman snaps a cigarette Aug. 7, 2018 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 628th Medical Group's Smoking Cessation Program is available to all Joint Base Charleston community members regularly treated at the 628th Medical Clinic. The program combines nicotine replacement therapy and behavioral analysis to help combat cravings, providing members with the optimal conditions to kick the habit.

JB Charleston’s C-17 demonstration pilots showcase capabilities worldwide
July 18, 2018 — Picture this: the sounds of jets roaring past, smells of grilled food filling the air and the sight of the United States military branches showcasing their capabilities in the air and on the ground. Air show season is well underway and Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts, took the opportunity to showcase to the public how they defend the... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brad Polender, 15th Airlift Squadron flight commander, communicates with his co-pilot while taxing out to the runway during the Great New England Air Show in Westover, Mass., July 14-15.

Laying the Lowcountry’s best to rest
July 3, 2018 — JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – An American flag is symbolically folded 13 times into a recognizable triangular shape. The sound of rounds being chambered and fired echoing in unison from an M-14, followed by the playing of Taps. The ceremony concludes with the presentation of the flag to the next of kin of the passed service member with a final salute... MORE

Defender battles medieval, present threats
June 21, 2018 — It’s the year 1188. The Battle of Hattin is in full swing and “Getulio D ’Amalfi” is entrenched in war between the Crusader states of the Levant and the forces of the Saladin. After accepting defeat in the battle and the loss of many of his fellow soldiers, Getulio heads back home to Italy. Fast forward to 2018, Getulio, or U.S. Air Force Senior... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Benjamin Lanteigne, 628th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, as himself, right, and as Getulio D ’Amalfi, left, a solider from the Norman Kingdom of Sicily and a reenactment character he created.

437th AMXS keeps C-17s flying
June 19, 2018 — Sitting at the length of four large school buses and with engines capable of over 40,000 pounds of thrust, the C-17 Globemaster III is the U.S. Air Force’s most flexible airlift cargo aircraft. This aircraft requires an equally large and powerful team of Joint Base Charleston maintainers... MORE

Airman 1st Class Andrew Causey, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals out a C-17 Globemaster III June 14, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Crew chiefs here are responsible for coordinating the care and maintenance of one of the largest fleets of C-17 aircraft in the Air Force in support of Air Mobility Command’s rapid global mobility mission.

Faces of JB Charleston: Naval Operational Support Center
June 12, 2018 — Meet Lonte Morgan, this week's featured Faces of Joint Base Charleston! Petty Officer Third Class Lonte Morgan, Navy Operational Support Center, has been in the United States Navy for two years. He plans on making a career out of it and loves what he does! He is a reserve pay clerk at the NOSC and he deals with contracts, paychecks and much more... MORE

Petty Officer Third Class Lonte Morgan, Navy Operational Support Center, has been in the United States Navy for two years. He plans on making a career out of it and loves what he does! He is a Reserve Pay Clerk at the NOSC and he deals with contracts, paychecks and much more.

Faces of JB Charleston: Coast Guard Sector Charleston
June 8, 2018 — Faces of Joint Base Charleston is an opportunity spotlight joint team members from across the installation who do their part to support and execute the mission here. Meet Seaman Omar Suarez, this week's featured Faces of JB Charleston service member. Seaman Omar Suarez, Coast Guard Sector Charleston, is four weeks away from finishing a degree in... MORE

Meet Seaman Omar Suarez, this week's featured Faces of Joint Base Charleston service member.

Seaman Omar Suarez, Coast Guard Sector Charleston, is four weeks away from finishing a degree in Criminal Justice. After completing his degree, Suarez hopes to become a counterintelligence officer.

Ensuring JB Charleston ‘meats’ standards
June 4, 2018 — When you eat a breakfast burrito at the Globemaster Grill, or when you buy produce at one of the base commissaries, how do you know the food is not only of good quality, but is safe for consumption? There are Airmen, Sailors and Soldiers behind the scenes, keeping you, your teammates and your family safe... MORE