Airmen assigned to the 1st Combat Camera Squadron compete in exercise TacRAT 2025's culminating field training exercise at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 19, 2025. Exercise TacRAT was conducted over five days to evaluate and enhance the tactical proficiency and expeditionary mindset of combat camera Airmen. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford)
U.S. Air National Guard modular airborne firefighting systems, MAFFS, activated to enhance wildland firefighting capabilities amidst wildfires in Southern California.
Slocum is a key spouse for the 1st Combat Camera Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. She’s married to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Spencer Slocum, a 1 CTCS aerial combat camera craftsman, who’s currently deployed supporting U.S. Special Operations Command Africa.
Being on her own has intensified the emotional rollercoaster of new motherhood for Slocum as she tackles late-night feedings, diaper changes and the overall...
The 1st Combat Camera Squadron’s Training Flight director, retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tim Bailey, has been one of the unit’s keys to continuity for nearly 20 years at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.
Torres paints the walls of the public dorm kitchens with the hope of increasing morale in the residential Airman of the dorms. She also paints in order to relive her own stress as she finds painting to be soothing after a long, stressful day of work. Her end goal: include more Airmen with her creative outlet to give them morale and motivation.
“I better get up and take some Tylenol or something before this headache kicks in,” I said. “Let me take care of myself before I have to answer for whatever it is I’m sure I’ve done.”
