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Hurricane evacuation voucher payments nearly complete
November 28, 2018 — After Hurricane Florence side-swiped Charleston—degrading to a tropical storm by the time it affected the area—Joint Base Charleston had been efficiently evacuated. It was an exercise in emergency management in the face of a possible weather disaster. However, with that hurricane evacuation came the follow-up of reimbursement of travel expenses to all the service members and families who were required to leave the area. Over 3,600 vouchers were turned in for financial reimbursement... MORE

Cameras outside the International Space Station captured a stark and sobering view of Hurricane Florence the morning of Sept. 12, 2018, as it churned across the Atlantic toward the Carolina coastline with winds of 130 miles an hour.

AFFSC prepares to process thousands of Irma vouchers
September 21, 2017 — Air Force Financial Services Center officials anticipate processing 6,000-8,000 travel vouchers filed by Air Force members who evacuated in advance of Hurricane Irma... MORE

JB Charleston kicks off MSW
February 27, 2017 — Joint Base Charleston kicked off its 10th annual Military Saves Week (MSW) with a financial education seminar at the Charleston Club here Feb. 22. MSW is held annually to promote financial responsibility and proactivity to service members. “The majority of service members are under 30 years old,” said Erin DeVille-Brown, Fleet and Family support... MORE

Ellie Kay, author of the best-selling book “Heroes at Home”, explains her trademarked 60 minute money workout during a financial seminar at the Charleston Club here Feb. 22, 2017. She explained that a financially ready Airman is focused on the mission and performing their job to the best of their ability.