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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

Sailors help Airmen get their sea legs
February 13, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston, S.C. – You may have heard of the U.S. Naval Air Forces, but did you know there are naval Airmen? Joint Base Charleston’s working relationship with the U.S. Navy provides a unique opportunity for Airmen stationed here.... MORE

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

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

Armed to the teeth in experience
August 17, 2017 — From the start of his career to now, he has always kept a positive attitude and a smile on his face. Additionally, his patients usually smile just as big as he does, once they sit in his chair.Patrick Miller, 628th Medical Group Deily Dental Clinic chief of preventative dentistry, dental hygienist, has been in the dental field for 34 years. He... MORE

Helping JB Charleston vent
August 4, 2017 — When people think of heating, ventilation and air conditioning, most would think of the air conditioning units in their homes and offices.The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron HVAC section is responsible for preserving some of the base’s most important systems.“One of our top priorities is maintaining the cooling systems for the communication equipment... MORE

Managing materiel that makes missions move
July 27, 2017 — When an aircraft breaks, the parts to repair it don’t just appear, nor do military members have all of their deployment gear at their feet ready to go. It is up to materiel management to ensure these items are stored, accounted for and distributed.The 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Materiel Management Flight provides joint customer support and... MORE

The ballad of NNPTC
July 19, 2017 — From fifers and drummers communicating to their groups of military members, to buglers playing taps for the fallen, to jody callers keeping formations in step, music has always been an integral part of the U.S. military.The Navy Nuclear Power Training Command choir carries on that tradition by giving the students the opportunity to do something... MORE

Inspection team catches a break
July 14, 2017 — JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA -- Fluorescent stains spatter the floor and surfaces throughout a room illuminated by a black light. A man in an opaque blue mask and a black apron hovers over a bath foaming with neon liquid. He reaches into the concoction, and pulls out an dripping metal gear for inspection. The Airmen of the 437th... MORE

Siblings take Flight
April 18, 2017 — Editors Note: This piece is one of several stories being shared in 2017 by the Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Office in honor of the 70th Anniversary of the Air Force and those who selflessly have and continue to serve our nation.Two pilots assigned to the 14th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, here, share more than a workplace, they... MORE