Photos

Photos

Col. Clinton ZumBrunnen, 437th Airlift Wing commander taxis a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 4, 2020. The fini flight is a military aviation tradition which marks a pilot’s retirement from the Air Force. ZumBrunnen Served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years and accumulated more than 3,000 flight hours as an aviator. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. Maund)

Col. Clinton ZumBrunnen, 437th Airlift Wing commander, left, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie Phillips, pose for a portrait after their fini flight at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 4, 2020 ZumBrunnen Served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years and accumulated over 3,000 flight hours as an aviator. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. Maund)

Col. Clinton ZumBrunnen, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and his family pose for a portrait after his fini flight as Airmen at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 4, 2020. The fini flight is a military aviation tradition which marks a pilot’s retirement from the Air Force. ZumBrunnen Served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years and accumulated more than 3,000 flight hours as an aviator. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. Maund)

Col. Jaron H. Roux, (center), 437th Airlift Wing commander, salutes Maj. Gen. Sam C Barrett, 18th Air Force commander (left), at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Aug. 7, 2020. The 437th AW deploys Airmen and aircraft worldwide in support of contingency operations that involve air-to-land and airdrop delivery of forces, equipment and supplies. These missions support combat operations, Joint Chiefs of Staff directed special operations missions and United States sponsored humanitarian relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. Maund)

Col. Jaron H. Roux, 437th Airlift Wing commander, makes his inaugural speech as wing commander beside Command Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley, 437th AW command chief, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Aug. 7, 2020. The 437th AW deploys Airmen and aircraft worldwide in support of contingency operations that involve air-to-land and airdrop delivery of forces, equipment and supplies. These missions support combat operations, Joint Chiefs of Staff directed special operations missions and United States sponsored humanitarian relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. Maund)

Airmen prepare a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III for launch July 31st, 2020 at the JB Charleston flightline, S.C. C-17s from JB Charleston are a part of the NASA human space flight program. As a precautionary measure, U.S. Space Command and the U.S. Air Force assigned teams of search and rescue professionals to stand alert ahead of the launch at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina; Patrick Air Force Base, Florida; and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The teams are comprised of Pararescuemen, Combat Rescue Officers, and Aircrew Flight Equipment specialists.

Airmen assigned to both the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and 144th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, load search and rescue equipment on board a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III for launch July 31st, 2020 at the JB Charleston flightline. C-17s from JB Charleston are a part of the NASA human space flight program. As a precautionary measure, U.S. Space Command and the U.S. Air Force assigned teams of search and rescue professionals to stand alert ahead of the launch at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina; Patrick Air Force Base, Florida; and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The teams are comprised of Pararescuemen, Combat Rescue Officers, and Aircrew Flight Equipment specialists.

Senior Airman Lashawn Gayle, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintenance special operations specialist, performs the final checks while preparing a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III for launch July 31st, 2020 at the JB Charleston flightline, S.C. C-17s from JB Charleston are a part of the NASA human space flight program. As a precautionary measure, U.S. Space Command and the U.S. Air Force assigned teams of search and rescue professionals to stand alert ahead of the launch at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina; Patrick Air Force Base, Florida; and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The teams are comprised of Pararescuemen, Combat Rescue Officers, and Aircrew Flight Equipment specialists.

Senior Airman Lashawn Gayle, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintenance special operations specialist, performs the final checks while preparing a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III for launch July 31st, 2020 at the JB Charleston flightline, S.C. C-17s from JB Charleston are a part of the NASA human space flight program. As a precautionary measure, U.S. Space Command and the U.S. Air Force assigned teams of search and rescue professionals to stand alert ahead of the launch at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina; Patrick Air Force Base, Florida; and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The teams are comprised of Pararescuemen, Combat Rescue Officers, and Aircrew Flight Equipment specialists.

A Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III is preparing for launch July 31st, 2020 at the JB Charleston flightline, S.C. C-17s from JB Charleston are a part of the NASA human space flight program. As a precautionary measure, U.S. Space Command and the U.S. Air Force assigned teams of search and rescue professionals to stand alert ahead of the launch at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina; Patrick Air Force Base, Florida; and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The teams are comprised of Pararescuemen, Combat Rescue Officers, and Aircrew Flight Equipment specialists.

Airmen who are part of the NASA human space flight loadmaster team assigned to the 144th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska pose for a photo after loading a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III for launch July 31st, 2020 at the JB Charleston flightline, S.C. C-17s from JB Charleston are a part of the NASA human space flight program. As a precautionary measure, U.S. Space Command and the U.S. Air Force assigned teams of search and rescue professionals to stand alert ahead of the launch at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina; Patrick Air Force Base, Florida; and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The teams are comprised of Pararescuemen, Combat Rescue Officers, and Aircrew Flight Equipment specialists.

Master Sgt. Katherine Whaley, 144th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, looks through a checklist while loading a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III for launch July 31st, 2020 at the JB Charleston flightline, S.C. C-17s from JB Charleston are a part of the NASA human space flight program. As a precautionary measure, U.S. Space Command and the U.S. Air Force assigned teams of search and rescue professionals to stand alert ahead of the launch at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina; Patrick Air Force Base, Florida; and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The teams are comprised of Pararescuemen, Combat Rescue Officers, and Aircrew Flight Equipment specialists.

Airman 1st Class Cory Klingener, a conventional maintenance crew member assigned to the 437th Maintenance Squadron, replaces flares in a flare set, July 20, 2020, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The flares are used on aircraft in order to attempt to divert attention when the aircraft is believed to be in danger. This is just one task the munitions flight has to perform, other tasks include flightline support, base support, and NASA and SpaceX support.

Airman 1st Class Cassie Crisp, a conventional maintenance crew chief assigned to the 437th Maintenance Squadron, replaces flares in a flare set, July 20, 2020, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The flares are used on aircraft in order to attempt to divert attention when the aircraft is believed to be in danger. This is just one task the munitions flight has to perform, other tasks include flightline support, base support, and NASA and SpaceX support.

Airman 1st Class Cassie Crisp (left), a conventional maintenance crew chief, and Airman 1st Class Cory Klingener, a conventional maintenance crew member, both assigned to the 437th Maintenance Squadron, replace flares in a flare set, July 20, 2020, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The flares are used on aircraft in order to attempt to divert attention when the aircraft is believed to be in danger. This is just one task the munitions flight has to perform, other tasks include flightline support, base support, and NASA and SpaceX support.

A hunter who took the hunter safety course at Joint Base Charleston aims a bow and arrow at JB Charleston. The natural resource office offers a hunter safety course on August 8, September 19 and October 24 for anyone interested please contact Terrence Larimer, the natural resource manager at (843)794-7951.

Misty Gilbert, a spouse of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston Boatswain’s mate who works as a nanny, is awarded the Certificate of Merit July 7, 2020, during a virtual recognition ceremony in Summerville, S.C. According to the Red Cross, the Certificate of Merit is the highest award given by the Red Cross to individuals who save or sustain a life using skills learned in a Red Cross Training Services course.

Senior Airman Logan Smith, a water and fuel system maintenance journeyman assigned to the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, checks for a leak on a sprinkler head for a restored fire suppression system inside the dining facility at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., July 15, 2020. Members of the 628th CES/ WFSM work to support and maintain the water systems needed to keep the mission going and maintain readiness.

Senior Airman Hunter Olson, a water and fuel system maintenance journeyman assigned to the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, restores water to the fire suppression system inside the dining facility at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., July 15, 2020. Members of the 628th CES/ WFSM work to support and maintain the water systems needed to keep the mission going and maintain readiness.