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Two birds, one shot
November 16, 2016 — Joint Base Charleston participated in a three-day public health emergency exercise Nov. 7-9, testing the base’s capability to respond to a biological virus outbreak.As the host base for two airlift wings responsible for providing a significant portion of Air Mobility Command’s global reach capability, members of Joint Base Charleston who deliver... MORE

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.

Wing Leadership receives annual flu shots
November 1, 2016 — U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Lyman, left, Joint Base Charleston commander, receives his annual flu shot from Staff Sgt. Sarah Woods, right, 628th Medical Group (MDG) NCO in charge of the allergy and immunizations clinic, Oct. 21. The 628th MDG began offering the flu shot to active-duty service members, children from ages three to 17 and high-risk... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Lyman, left, Joint Base Charleston commander, receives his annual flu shot from Staff Sgt. Sarah Woods, right, 628th Medical Group (MDG) NCO in charge of the allergy and immunizations clinic, Oct. 21. The 628th MDG began offering the flu shot to active-duty service members, children from ages three to 17 and high-risk adults Oct. 17. Beginning Nov. 1, the influenza vaccine is available to all DoD beneficiaries. Additionally, the Air Base Exchange will offer a flu line on Nov. 19 from 1000 to 1300.