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1st Combat Camera Squadron

Joint Base Charleston, S.C., is home to one of only two Combat Camera Squadrons in the Air Force. The Airmen of AFPAA's 1st Combat Camera Squadron constantly train in order to be ready to document combat operations, exercises, and other contingencies from the ground and in the air. Their training is focused on both combat and camera skills. To maintain the sharpest camera skills and to build muscle memory with the camera, ComCam Airmen regularly document a variety of military and civilian scenes on the battlefield, on exercises, and around the Charleston community. This page features some of their work.

Combat Camera Corner

U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force aircraft fly in formation during a photo exercise at Cope North 15, Feb. 17, 2015, off the coast of Guam. Through training exercises such as Exercise Cope North 15, the U.S., Japan and Australia air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)
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U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force aircraft fly in formation during a photo exercise at Cope North 15, Feb. 17, 2015, off the coast of Guam. Through training exercises such as Exercise Cope North 15, the U.S., Japan and Australia air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)
  • U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force aircraft fly in formation during a photo exercise at Cope North 15, Feb. 17, 2015, off the coast of Guam. Through training exercises such as Exercise Cope North 15, the U.S., Japan and Australia air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)
  • Airmen from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., huddle for the squadron chant Jan. 29, 2015, after completing a 2.2 mile ruck in preparation for their annual validation exercise which evaluates their ability to survive and operate in an austere environment. This ruck was dedicated to former 1 CTCS commander, Col. Aaron Burgstein, who passed away Jan. 27, 2015. Burgstein commanded the squadron from July 2009 to July 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marianique Santos/Released)
  • Maj. David Faggard, 1st Combat Camera Squadron commander, addresses his Airmen at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 29, 2015, after completing a 2.2 mile ruck in preparation for their annual validation exercise which evaluates their ability to survive and operate in an austere environment. This ruck was dedicated to former 1 CTCS commander, Col. Aaron Burgstein, who passed away Jan. 27, 2015. Burgstein commanded the squadron from July 2009 to July 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marianique Santos/Released)
  • Senior Airman Daniel Johnston, 1st Combat Camera Squadron aerial combat broadcaster, rests on a field at during a 2.2 mile ruck march at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 29, 2015. The ruck march was conducted in preparation for their annual validation exercise which evaluates their ability to survive and operate in an austere environment. This ruck was dedicated to former 1 CTCS commander, Col. Aaron Burgstein, who passed away Jan. 27, 2015. Burgstein commanded the squadron from July 2009 to July 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marianique Santos/Released)
  • Staff Sgt. Jamal Sutter, 1st Combat Camera Squadron combat photojournalist, warns his team about an obstacle on the trail during a 2.2 mile ruck march at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 29, 2015. The ruck march was conducted in preparation for their annual validation exercise which evaluates their ability to survive and operate in an austere environment. This ruck was dedicated to former 1 CTCS commander, Col. Aaron Burgstein, who passed away Jan. 27, 2015. Burgstein commanded the squadron from July 2009 to July 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marianique Santos/Released)
  • Airmen from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., participate in a ruck march Jan. 29, 2015, in preparation for their annual validation exercise which evaluates their ability to survive and operate in an austere environment. This ruck was dedicated to former 1 CTCS commander, Col. Aaron Burgstein, who passed away Jan. 27, 2015. Burgstein commanded the squadron from July 2009 to July 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marianique Santos/Released)

Mission

To provide senior DoD and joint leaders with a directed imagery capability in support of strategic, operational, and planning requirements during wartime operations, worldwide crises, contingencies, joint exercises, and humanitarian operations.
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Fact Sheet

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