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Yankees outfielder hosts potluck for 15th AS
November 29, 2016 — Brett Gardner, New York Yankees outfielder, right, and his wife, Jessica, left, sit in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, Nov. 21, 2016. Gardner, a Charleston native, visited the 15th Airlift Squadron during his off-season spending time with local military members to thank them for their service... MORE

Brett Gardner, New York Yankees outfielder, right, and his wife, Jessica, left, sit in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, Nov. 21, 2016. Gardner is a Charleston native who lives here during his off-season from baseball. Gardner visited Joint Base Charleston to boost morale and offer thanks to military men and women who are serving. Gardner and his wife toured a C-17 Globemaster III and provided lunch for the squadron.

628th CES disposes of Civil War-era cannonballs
November 23, 2016 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) flight detonated explosives brought ashore by the tides of Hurricane Matthew here, Nov. 22, 2016.It is the responsibility of the military to dispose of all military ordnance. When ordnance are found off base, local bomb squads are usually the ones called to the scene, but... MORE

Master Sgt. Tracy Passerotti, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, right, explosive ordnance disposal technician explains to JB Charleston commander Col. Robert Lyman, left, the background and procedures of proper disposal of Civil War-era explosives here. The 628th CES EOD flight worked with local emergency management teams to safely dispose of explosives brought ashore by the tides of Hurricane Matthew in October.

Conference highlights JB Charleston’s airlift, surface, sealift capabilities
November 21, 2016 — U.S. Air Force General Darren W. McDew, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) commander, hosted a USTRANSCOM Component Commanders Conference here Nov. 14-16. The Component Commanders Conference brought together leaders from Air Mobility Command, Military Sealift Command, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Joint Enabling... MORE

Key leaders from U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) board a C-17 Globemaster III for a sortie during the USTRANSCOM Component Commanders conference here, Nov. 15, 2016. McDew and other key leaders from USTRANSCOM met to discuss common themes across the command.

628 ABW holds Commander's Call
November 21, 2016 — Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, right, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, left, answer questions during a commander’s call in the Air Base Theater Nov. 17, 2016. Lyman also spoke about how well the members of the base handled the Hurricane Matthew base evacuation and representatives from the... MORE

Col. Robert Lyman, 628th Air Base Wing commander, right, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, left, answer questions during a commander’s call in the Air Base Theater Nov. 17, 2016. During the commander's call, Lyman recognized several individuals for recent accomplishments and spoke to how well the members of the base handled the Hurricane Matthew evacuation efforts.

Two birds, one shot
November 16, 2016 — Joint Base Charleston participated in a three-day public health emergency exercise Nov. 7-9, testing the base’s capability to respond to a biological virus outbreak.As the host base for two airlift wings responsible for providing a significant portion of Air Mobility Command’s global reach capability, members of Joint Base Charleston who deliver... MORE

Members of Joint Base Charleston receive their annual flu vaccines from the 628th Medical Group (MDG) at a point of distribution during a public health emergency exercise on Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Nov. 9, 2016. In the event of a real world incident, members would be given a flu vaccine if they hadn’t already received one, as well as medication to combat the outbreak. To simulate that, those who participated in the exercise were given the vaccination and candy to represent the medication.

Arleigh Burke Sailor remembers his time onboard
November 16, 2016 — Having earned his plankowner certificate more than 20 years ago, one former Sailor thought about his time aboard the guided missile destroyer, USS Arleigh Burke (DDG51), when it pulled in for a port visit here, Veterans Day weekend.The term plankowner dates to a time when wooden naval ships sailed the seas. As ships were being built, Sailors would... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Police officer Timothy Reed 628th Security Forces assigned to Naval Weapons station poses with his plankowners certificate, Nov 09, 2016. Reed was a member of the commissioning crew of the USS Arleigh Burke from 1993-1993.

MACA highlights Charleston airspace safety
November 9, 2016 — Joint Base Charleston hosted its first Mid-Air Collision Avoidance event with local pilots to bring awareness to the program here Nov. 5, 2016. The event is anticipated to occur biannually with locations alternating between JB Charleston and Shaw Air Force Base. The MACA program brings together military and local community pilots to focus on flight... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Brian Butler, chief of safety at the 437th Airlift Wing, greets local pilots as they arrive on the flightline for Joint Base Charleston’s first Mid-Air Collision Avoidance event Nov. 5, 2016. The MACA program is designed to promote aviation safety between military and civilian pilots who share the local airspace. Sharing the mission of JB Charleston with community civilian pilots offers a better understanding of why specific procedures are put in place. The event gives pilots, military and civilian, a forum to discuss flying and aviation safety.

Veterans Day parade 2016
November 9, 2016 — Members of Joint Base Charleston march together during the Veterans Day parade in Charleston, South Carolina, Oct. 6, 2016. The parade is held to honor Veterans Day which became a national holiday Nov. 11, 1938. Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans, alive or deceased. MORE

Members of Joint Base Charleston march together during the Veterans Day parade in Charleston, South Carolina, Oct. 6, 2016. The parade is held to honor Veterans Day which became a national holiday Nov. 11, 1938. Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans, alive or deceased.

ESPN takes on JB Charleston
November 7, 2016 — ESPN honored nearly 300 service members from Joint Base Charleston by broadcasting a top-rated morning sports talk show live from the base Nov. 7Each year, ESPN telecasts an episode of First Take on a different military base around Veterans Day as part of their America's Heroes tribute, accoding to ESPN producer Antoine Lewis.“We think it is... MORE

Molly Qerim, ESPN First Take host, is joined by Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and Darius Rucker, Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, broadcasting live here as part of their week of Veteran’s Day program, Nov. 7, 2016. Every year ESPN First Take honors service members near Veterans Day by telecasting their show from a different base and highlights service members who go above and beyond in their careers.

AMC command chaplain visits JB Charleston
November 3, 2016 — U.S. Navy Capt. Robert Hudson, left, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, meets with U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Col.) James Tims, right, Air Mobility Command chaplain, here, Nov. 3, 2016. Chaplain Tims met with chapel staff and participated in a promotion ceremony while visiting JB Charleston Nov. 2 through Nov. 6. MORE

U.S. Navy Capt. Robert Hudson, left, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, meets with U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Col.) James Tims, right, Air Mobility Command chaplain, here, Nov. 3, 2016. Chaplain Tims met with chapel staff and participated in a promotion ceremony while visiting JB Charleston Nov. 2 through Nov. 6.