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Elevated training: 628th LRS creates MCA-related course
June 9, 2022 — The 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron conducted a forklift training course in the style of the multi-capable Airmen (MCA) initiative, June 1-3, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Jones directs Airman 1st Class Jaron Stamper to safely set down a container during forklift training

Air Force operational C2 advisors provide more than just advice
December 21, 2021 — The U.S. Air Force’s senior advisors in the Operational Command Training Program, or OCTP, had a busy 2021, connecting the strategic-level Joint All Domain Command and Control, or JADC2, concept to operational-level command and control organizations... MORE

photo of man standing speaking to a group of U.S. Airmen

Air Force provides C2 advisors to operational-level commanders
May 10, 2021 — With global competition heating up, the need to maximize the agility of U.S. Air Force operational command and control has never been more pressing. Fortunately, the USAF’s Operational Command Training Program is a foundational piece of its current C2 training architecture... MORE

graphic: emblem of Operational Command Training Program

JB Charleston makes AMC history with new leadership course
November 15, 2018 — Company Grade Officers and senior NCOs at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., took part in military leadership training history, Nov. 6-8, 2018. JB Charleston was the first base in Air Mobility Command and third overall in the Air Force to host a flight leadership training program, Flight Commander’s Edge. ... MORE

Students engage each other during a group discussion portion of the new Flight Commander’s Edge course, Nov. 7, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Strengthening Trusted Care culture in Air Force medicine
January 30, 2018 — On October 26th, 2017, over 130 leaders across various health care organizations gathered to listen to Col. Christian Lyons and Lt. Col. Michael Fea speak on Trusted Care’s aim of positioning the Air Force Medical Service as a high reliability organization... MORE

The “Trusted Care” badge serves as a reminder for the entire U.S. Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) to provide exemplary patient-centered care at every level. In order to ensure the patient is placed at the center of their care, Trusted Care has teamed up with the Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI) to develop an effective training program. Training is aimed at fostering a culture of safety from front-line providers to senior leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Jensen Stidham)

NHCC participates in FROT
December 13, 2017 — Seaman Devin Davis, right, a hospital corpsman serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, gives NHCC’s Decontamination Team Chief a thumbs up, signifying that the mock patient has been decontaminated and can be moved to the treatment facility during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incident Dec. 7 at NHCC. Davis and fellow... MORE

Seaman Devin Davis, right, a hospital corpsman serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, gives NHCC’s Decontamination Team Chief a thumbs up, signifying that the mock patient has been decontaminated and can be moved to the treatment facility during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incident Dec. 7 at NHCC. Davis and fellow NHCC Sailors participated in First Receiver Operations Training, during which, participants practiced dressing in their Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) suits, setting up a decontamination tent, and decontaminating and triaging patients. From left to right: Thomas Bocek, Master Instructor from DECON, LLC.; hospitalman corpsmen Petty Officer 3rd Class John Davenport, Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick Cope, Seaman Dimosthenis Gerogiannis, Seaman Apprentice Rowdy Nelson, Seaman Tracy Lyscott and Davis.

Local training keeps survival skills sharp
October 13, 2017 — When Airmen enter career fields that have a higher risk of facing capture or isolation they are given survival, evasion, resistance and escape training. Local SERE specialists provide SERE Block Training, a refresher training each month for those in the region who require the triennial training. The weeklong refresher training is hosted monthly by the 437th OSS SERE specialists here. Each year 437th OSS SERE specialists conduct Water Survival Training for 200 to 250 members deemed as high risk of isolation risks from Charleston and the surrounding region... MORE

Airman 1st Class Brandon L. Black, 437th Operations Squadron intelligence specialist, uses water survival techniques to get out from under a parachute Oct. 2, 2017.

EOD trains to maintain readiness
July 2, 2017 — Senior Airman Dylan Babb, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, dons a gas mask during training, June 28, 2017. EOD here trained over the course of a week to ensure they are retaining knowledge and can efficiently use their skillsets in real world situations. MORE

Senior Airman Dylan Babb, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, dons a gas mask during training, June 28, 2017. EOD here trained over the course of a week to ensure they are retaining knowledge and can efficiently use their skillsets in real world situations.

Wilson discusses importance of communities at Defense Communities Summit
June 21, 2017 — Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson spoke about the important role communities play in supporting the Air Force mission at the 2017 Defense Communities National Summit June 19 in Washington, D.C... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks about the important role communities play in supporting the Air Fore mission at the 2017 Defense Communities National Summit, Washington, D.C., June 19, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Wayne A. Clark)

437th AW captain completes ASPC
February 14, 2017 — An aircraft maintenance officer graduated from the inaugural Advanced Sortie Production Course (ASPC) at the Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operations Schoolhouse (AMMOS) at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 7.Capt. Shawn Cox, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron officer in charge, was a part of ASPC class 16-A, the first class of the course... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Sean Cox, (right), 437th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, and Staff Sgt. Dustin Wineinger, (left), 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 5 aeronautical repair instructor, inspect a landing gear training assembly. Cox was one of 15 Air Force officers selected to attend the inaugural Advanced Sortie Production Course at the Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operations Schoolhouse at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 7, 2016.