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628th CPTS holds Change of Command
June 27, 2019 — The squadron bid farewell to Lt. Col. Bryan Collins, the outgoing commander, and welcomed Maj. Jahayra N . Lowe as the new squadron commander. The passing of the guidon is a ceremonious representation of an incoming commander's assumption of command. The change of command ceremony acts as a formal transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing to incoming commander... MORE

Col. Terrence Adams, 628th Air Base Wing commander, passes the 628th Comptroller Squadron guidon to Maj. Jahayra N. Lowe, 628th CPTS commander June 27, 2019 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The squadron bid farewell to Lt. Col. Bryan Collins, the outgoing commander, and welcomed Lowe as the new squadron commander. The passing of the guidon is a ceremonious representation of an incoming commander's assumption of command. The change of command ceremony acts as a formal transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing to incoming commander.

Team Charleston marches in historic Veterans Day parade
November 7, 2018 — Col. Terrence Adams, Joint Base Charleston commander, waves as he marches through the 2018 Charleston Veterans Day Parade Nov. 4, 2018, in Charleston, S.C. This year’s Veterans Day, officially recognized Nov. 11, 2018, will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. MORE

Col. Terrence Adams, Joint Base Charleston commander, waves as he marches through the 2018 Charleston Veterans Day Parade Nov. 4, 2018, in Charleston, S.C. This year’s Veterans Day, officially recognized Nov. 11, 2018, will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the first World War.

Construction project paves way for takeoff
August 16, 2017 — Concrete pouring began as part of a Joint Base Charleston – Air Base project to refurbish Taxiway Delta Aug. 16, 2017 and is slated to be complete in late November.The nearly $12 million project will enhance the 10,000 foot-long stretch of taxiway by increasing safety to the aircraft flying in and out of JB Charleston’s airfield. Its new design... MORE

JB Charleston deploys TIS in support of Mobility Guardian
August 8, 2017 — Airman 1st Class Mateo Willis, 437th Aerial Port Squadron cargo load team member, guides a transportation isolation system into the back of a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Aug. 3, 2017. The TIS is designed to provide aeromedical evacuation for patients with known or suspected exposure to a contagious or infectious disease... MORE

Silhouette of loadmaster loading Transportation Isolation System (TIS)

628th commader recognizes AMDS
August 6, 2017 — Col. Jeff Nelson, 628th Air Base Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, right, recognize the 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron for exemplary professional service and dedication at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Aug. 4, 2017. The 628th AMDS provides the crew and logistical support required to transport... MORE

Base commander, command chief recognize AMDS

628th FSS Change of Command
June 29, 2017 — Col. Richard Mathews, left, 628th Mission Support Group commander, passes the 628th Force Support Squadron guideon to incoming commander, Maj. William Parker, during the 628th FSS change of command ceremony, June 29, 2017 at Joint Base Charleston, SC. Parker came to Charleston from Osan Air Force Base, Republic of Korea where he commanded the 51st... MORE

Col. Richard Mathews, left, 628th Mission Support Group commander, passes the 628th Force Support Squadron guideon to incoming commander, Maj. William Parker during the 628th FSS change of command ceremony, June 29, 2017 at Joint Base Charleston, SC. Parker came to Charleston from Osan Air Force Base, Republic of Korea where he commanded the 51st FSS.

PTSD doesn’t have to be fought alone
June 27, 2017 — Post-traumatic stress disorder can be the result of someone experiencing an event that creates a heightened sense of terror or helplessness. PTSD can cause debilitating anxiety and fear throughout the remainder of the affected person’s life.Although PTSD may be associated with combat and the military, non-combat related incidents such as assaults,... MORE

An Airman walks into Joint Base Charleston’s mental health clinic on post-traumatic stress awareness day June 27, 2017. Although PTSD may be associated with combat and the military, non-combat related incidents such as assaults, natural disasters, abuse and accidents can also cause the onset of the disorder. Starting in 2010, Congress named June 27 PTSD Awareness Day. In 2014, the Senate designated the full month of June for National PTSD Awareness to promote effective treatment of the disorder throughout the year.

Class 17-C graduates ALS
March 31, 2017 — Col. Jimmy Canlas, left, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, right, 437th AW command chief, congratulate Senior Airman Andrea Jansen 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, for earning the John L. Levitow Award during the class 17-C Airman Leadership School Graduation ceremony March 30, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston,... MORE

Col. Jimmy Canlas, left, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, right, 437th AW command chief, congratulate Senior Airman Andrea Jansen 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, for earning the John L. Levitow Award during the class 17-C Airman Leadership School Graduation ceremony March 30, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The Levitow Award is the highest honor awarded to an ALS graduate and is given to the Airman who displays the highest level of leadership qualities. ALS is a five-week course encompassing lessons in the principles of supervision and management, the importance of communication and military professionalism.