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Units give their 'fair share' to SFS
July 21, 2017 — Security forces defenders have a sworn duty to protect their assigned base and all of its assets. However most bases have a security forces augmentee program in place, which calls upon other units to assist in protecting when needed... MORE

Airman 1st Class Aleksander Koziol, 437th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, handcuffs a simulated assailant during augmentee training at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., July 18, 2017. Augmentees attend a basic course for security forces procedures in case they are called to staff entry control points or conduct other security forces duties.

Local schools release school schedules, policies
July 21, 2017 — The school year is approaching and schedules have been released for major events, policy changes and first days for the local school districts. ... MORE

Navy’s first aviation optometrist assumes command of NHCC
July 19, 2017 — The Navy’s first aviation optometrist takes the helm of one of the leading health care facilities in the military. Navy Capt. Dale P. Barrette assumed command of Naval Health Clinic Charleston from Capt. Elizabeth Maley during a change of command ceremony July 7 at NHCC, located on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. Rear Adm. Anne Swap,... MORE

U.S. Navy Capt. Dale Barrette, right, assumes command of Naval Health Clinic Charleston from Capt. Elizabeth Maley, center, during a change of command ceremony July 7, 2017 at NHCC on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. Rear Adm. Anne Swap, left, Navy Medicine East commander and Navy Medical Service Corps director, presided over the ceremony. Barrette joins NHCC from Naval Hospital Sigonella, Italy, where he served as the command’s executive officer since July 2015.

JB Charleston to host Music Fest 2017
July 19, 2017 — A free concert featuring the bands 3 Doors Down, Thompson Square and Linkin’ Bridge (accompanied by Azul Experience) will be held at the picnic grounds on the air base July 29... MORE

A free concert featuring the bands 3 Doors Down, Thompson Square and Linkin’ Bridge (accompanied by Azul Experience) will be held at the picnic grounds on the Air Base July 29. Music Fest 2017 is open to all DOD ID cardholders and their families and will include a festival village with local food vendors, booths and family-friendly activities. The event opens at 3 p.m. with music performances beginning at 5 p.m.

628th CONS welcomes new commander
July 19, 2017 — Maj. Antony Barrios, right, incoming 628th Contracting Squadron commander, takes command during a change of command ceremony officiated by Col. Rockie Wilson, left, 628th Mission Support Group commander, at the Charleston Club here, July 18, 2017. Barrios replaced Lt. Col. Rebecca Welton, outgoing commander. MORE

Maj. Antony Barrios, right, incoming 628th Contracting Squadron commander, takes command during a change of command ceremony officiated by Col. Rockie Wilson, left, 628th Mission Support Group commander, at the Charleston Club here, July 18, 2017. Barrios replaced Lt. Col. Rebecca Welton, outgoing commander.

JB Charleston participates in Feds Feed Families
July 19, 2017 — Team Charleston has collected about 1,300 pounds of donations for the local community as part of the Feds Feed Families food drive. Feds Feed Families kicked off June 1 and will run through Aug. 31.Feds Feed Families, a voluntary effort supported by federal employees across the nation, collects food and other non-perishable items to be distributed... MORE

Charleston, S.C. (Jul 17, 2017) Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Bradford, Naval Support Activity administrative assistant, donates canned food in support of Feds Feed Families at the All Saints Chapel on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. Feds Feed Families was created to help food banks and pantries stay stocked during summer months when they traditionally see a decrease in donations and an increase in need.

628th MDOS Change of Command
July 19, 2017 — Col. Randall Lambert, left, 628th Medical Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Christine Smetana, right, 628th Medical Operations Squadron incoming commander, during the 628th MDOS change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., July 14, 2017. The squadron bid farewell to the outgoing commander Lt. Col. Brian Neese and welcomed... MORE

Col. Randall Lambert, left, 628th Medical Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Christine Smetana, right, 628th Medical Operations Squadron incoming commander, during the 628th MDOS change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., July 14, 2017. The squadron bid farewell to the outgoing commander Lt. Col. Brian Neese and welcomed Smetana as the new squadron commander.

628th CES welcomes new commander
July 19, 2017 — Lt. Col. Christopher Carnduff, right, incoming 628th Civil Engineering Squadron commander, takes command during a change of command ceremony officiated by Col. Rockie Wilson, left, 628th Mission Support Group commander, at the Charleston Club here, July 6. Carnduff replaced Lt. Col. Matthew Brennan as the 628th Civil Engineering Squadron commander... MORE

Lt. Col. Christopher Carnduff, right, incoming 628th Civil Engineering Squadron commander, takes command during a change of command ceremony officiated by Col. Rockie Wilson, left, 628th Mission Support Group commander, at the Charleston Club here, July 6. Carnduff replaced Lt. Col. Matthew Brennan as the 628th Civil Engineering Squadron commander.

New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement begins July 31
July 19, 2017 — Starting July 31, 2017, Airmen undergoing their annual Periodic Health Assessment may notice something new. A Mental Health Assessment will now be part of every annual PHA, to help ensure that Airmen suffering from undiagnosed mental health issues are referred to the necessary care. Mental health issues are a serious problem for U.S. Armed Forces... MORE

New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement began July 31, 2017. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Steve Thompson)

Joint Base Charleston meets with ROK partners
July 18, 2017 — Republic of Korea members from the U.S. Air Transportation Working Group visited Joint Base Charleston to observe and learn about air mobility operations July 13... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Charis Vincent, right, 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, briefs Col. Heon Jeong, center left, Republic of Korea Air Force Headquarters transportation branch chief, and ROK members of the U.S. Air Transportation Working Group, during a visit here July 13. The engagement was part of an annual meeting in support of the Mutual Airlift Support Agreement. U.S. - ROK ATWG members toured a C-17 Globemaster III and observed an aeromedical evacuation demonstration during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)