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The Force is with JB Charleston’s Storm Troopers
December 9, 2016
Team Charleston’s Storm Troopers, children who had parents on ride-out teams during Hurricane Matthew, hold up certificates for remaining calm, focused and ready during the storm with Joint Base Charleston leadership during a Storm Troopers ceremony at the Airman and Family Readiness Center here, Dec. 8, 2016. Nearly 23,000 base employees and their families evacuated Charleston Oct. 5, leaving a ride-out team of approximately 400 members to continue the base’s mission.
ALZ repairs complete
December 9, 2016
Members of the construction crew watch as the first C-17 Globemaster III lands on the North Auxiliary runway in North, South Carolina Dec. 8, 2016 following a six-month runway construction project. The runway, originally constructed of asphalt, was beginning to deteriorate. Approximately 21,000 tons of asphalt was repurposed as a foundation below the new concrete.
Spouses tour JB Charleston
December 7, 2016
Tech. Sgt. Timothy Garrett, 628th Security Forces military working dog kennel master, left, explained the training process for the dogs to Joint Base Charleston spouses during a tour here Dec. 5, 2016. The spouses had the opportunity to visit several tour stops across the Air Base and learn about various mission sets.
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 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
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
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, 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
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
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
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.