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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)

315 AW celebrates 70 years of airpower in the U.K.
July 18, 2017 — A combined Reserve crew from all three 315 AW flying squadrons took part in the three-day Royal International Air Tattoo in Fairford, U.K. this weekend. The theme for this year’s airshow celebrates the 70th anniversary of the United States Air Force and its partnership with the Royal Air Force. “The U.S. and U.K. have a long history of working together and this show was just another example of that,” said Lt. Col. Craig Bartosh, aircraft commander for the mission and Airlift Squadron pilot. ... MORE

A C-17 Globemaster III sits on the ramp at the Royal International Air Tattoo in Fairford, U.K. A crew from the 315th Airlift Wing participated in the three-day airshow. The airshow celebrated the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj. Wayne Capps)

Swinging from one branch to another
July 17, 2017 — Everyone’s been asked, “Why did you join the Air Force?” More often than not, Airmen will have a story as unique as their fingerprint as to why they joined... MORE

Staff Sgt. Eric Jones, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal technician, waits for his team during a training exercise at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 27, 2017. Jones joined the Air Force as an EOD technician after serving as a mechanic and infantryman in the U.S. Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Sullivan)

First NSA Charleston Sailor Selected for MAP promotion
July 14, 2017 — A Naval Support Activity Charleston Sailor was selected for promotion through the Meritorious Advancement Program at Naval Activity Charleston June 27.Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Roberts 628th Security Forces Squadron Flight Chief was selected for advancement through the Navy’s MAP. MAP is one way the Navy advances exceptional Sailors; by... MORE

Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Roberts 628th Security Forces Flight Chief advances through the Navy’s Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP), by Navy Capt. Robert Hudson, Naval Support Activity Charleston, commander. MAP authorizes Commanding Officers (COs) to advance eligible personnel in paygrades E3, E4, and E5 to the next higher pay grade. The program is intended to give COs and the command triad the opportunity to recognize their best Sailors by advancing them when they are ready for the next level of responsibility.