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Officials urge retirees to transition club membership to virtual portal
June 30, 2017 — For many Air Force retirees, a club membership is one way to stay connected to the service they love. Air Force Services Activity officials are encouraging retirees to activate their new Air Force Club Member Portal accounts before losing that connection... MORE

To enhance club membership, Air Force Clubs is rolling out a new member portal to provide a tailored app, real-time event notifications, club specials, digital ID club card with a print option and dues payment options. To learn more, visit www.myairforcelife.com.

SPAWAR’s Cybersecurity Summer Camp Expands
June 29, 2017 — For the fifth year in a row, students from Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester county school districts in South Carolina beat the summer heat by participating in a cybersecurity camp. This year the camp was held at Burke High School of Charleston County and sponsored by Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic. More than 30 SSC... MORE

170620-N-GB257-001 CHARLESTON; S.C. (June 20, 2017) A student works on a computer during Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic’s fifth annual Cyber Security Summer Camp, held at Burke High School June 19-23. More than 30 SSC Atlantic employees volunteered along with others from Trident Technical College, instructing more than 135 students from Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester county school districts.

628th FSS Change of Command
June 29, 2017 — Col. Richard Mathews, left, 628th Mission Support Group commander, passes the 628th Force Support Squadron guideon to incoming commander, Maj. William Parker, during the 628th FSS change of command ceremony, June 29, 2017 at Joint Base Charleston, SC. Parker came to Charleston from Osan Air Force Base, Republic of Korea where he commanded the 51st... MORE

Col. Richard Mathews, left, 628th Mission Support Group commander, passes the 628th Force Support Squadron guideon to incoming commander, Maj. William Parker during the 628th FSS change of command ceremony, June 29, 2017 at Joint Base Charleston, SC. Parker came to Charleston from Osan Air Force Base, Republic of Korea where he commanded the 51st FSS.

Foreign pilots fly high in exchange program at JB Charleston
June 29, 2017 — Foreign exchange programs across the globe that allow students from a secondary school or university to study abroad are fairly well known. However, some might not be aware of the foreign pilot exchange program the Air Force has implemented since 1998. At Joint Base Charleston, the 437th Airlift Wing hosts four foreign pilots from multiple locations, to include Germany, Great Britain, Australia and Spain... MORE

Pilots from the foreign exchange program and aircrew from the 14th Airlift Squadron, grab their flight equipment and prepare to load onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft here, June 26, 2017. The program strives to promote mutual understanding and trust, enhance interoperability, strengthen air force to air force ties and develop long-term professional and personal relationships.

628th Comptroller Squadron welcomes new commander
June 28, 2017 — Col. Rob Lyman, left, 628th Air Base Wing commander, passes the guideon to Lt. Col. Bryan Collins, right, 628th Comptroller Squadron incoming commander, during the 628th CPTS change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 28. The squadron bid farewell to the outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Samual Shimp, and welcomed Collins as the new... MORE

Col. Rob Lyman, left, 628th Air Base Wing commander, passes the guideon to Lt. Col. Bryan Collins, right, 628th Comptroller Squadron incoming commander, during the 628th CPTS change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 28. The squadron bid farewell to the outgoing commander Lt. Col. Samual Shimp and welcomed Collins as the new squadron commander.

PTSD doesn’t have to be fought alone
June 27, 2017 — Post-traumatic stress disorder can be the result of someone experiencing an event that creates a heightened sense of terror or helplessness. PTSD can cause debilitating anxiety and fear throughout the remainder of the affected person’s life.Although PTSD may be associated with combat and the military, non-combat related incidents such as assaults,... MORE

An Airman walks into Joint Base Charleston’s mental health clinic on post-traumatic stress awareness day June 27, 2017. Although PTSD may be associated with combat and the military, non-combat related incidents such as assaults, natural disasters, abuse and accidents can also cause the onset of the disorder. Starting in 2010, Congress named June 27 PTSD Awareness Day. In 2014, the Senate designated the full month of June for National PTSD Awareness to promote effective treatment of the disorder throughout the year.

Joint planning, preparation enables JADE HELM success
June 27, 2017 — Sixteen aircraft, 335 paratroopers, six door bundles and 19 pieces of heavy equipment were just a few components contributing to joint exercise JADE HELM’s success. Months of preparation all came down to the execution of both air and ground performances from May 1 to May 5... MORE

A job weld done
June 26, 2017 — Airman 1st Class Wayne Lee, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron structural apprentice, welds an angle iron for a table leg at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 23, 2017. The 628th CES is also responsible for fabricating and repairing components of buildings, utility systems and property equipment. MORE

Airman 1st Class Wayne Lee, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron structural apprentice, welds an angle iron for a table leg at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 23, 2017. The 628th CES is also responsible for fabricating and repairing components of buildings, utility systems and property equipment.

This Week in History: 315th reactivated 44 years ago
June 26, 2017 — This week marks an important milestone in the 315th Airlift Wing’s history; July 1, 1973, 44 years ago, the 3-1-5 was reactivated as the 315th Military Airlift Wing, Associate, at Charleston Air Force Base... MORE

In an operation that began on November 18, 1978, the 31st Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron participated in the treatment and evacuation of personnel from Georgetown, Guyana. These survivors were victims of a mass suicide that had occurred at Jonestown, Guyana on the same date. (Air Force File Photo)

Attention to detail keeps aircrew equipped
June 23, 2017 — Airmen of the 437th Operations Support Squadron assigned to the aircrew flight equipment flight are the technicians that ensure aircrew and passengers on an aircraft are provided with quality gear in case a dangerous situation occurs... MORE

Staff Sgt. Brian Spears, 437th Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment NCO in charge of night vision goggle combat survival evader locaters, inspects the integrity of an NVG at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 20. Airmen assigned to the 437th OSS AFE flight ensure that aircrew equipment including helmets, oxygen masks, life rafts, and parachutes are safe and ready to operate.