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Commander’s call questions and answers
March 15, 2017 — The following are the questions raised during the 628th Air Base Wing Commander’s Call February 3, 2017 here with the subsequent answers provided: Is there any new guidance regarding High Year Tenure for Non-Commissioned Officers who want to remain in the Air Force? Answer: There is no new guidance or changes in regard to HYT; however, the Air... MORE

NHCC receives Retention Excellence award
March 15, 2017 — Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Fletcher and Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicole Johnson, hospital corpsmen and command career counselors for Naval Health Clinic Charleston, show off a yellow pennant signifying the Fiscal Year 16Retention Excellence Award the duo earned recently for NHCC. The pennant will be hoisted to the top of NHCC's flagpole for one... MORE

Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Fletcher and Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicole Johnson, hospital corpsmen and command career counselors for Naval Health Clinic Charleston, show off a yellow pennant signifying the Fiscal Year 16
Retention Excellence Award the duo earned recently for NHCC. The pennant will be hoisted to the top of NHCC's flagpole for one year. The award is given to commands that pass the annual Career Information Program Review
with a score of 90 points or better and meet benchmarks showing commitment to the growth and development of Sailors. NHCC passed the CIPR with a score of 100 points, had zero failed-to-submit Career Waypoints applications, and
met or exceeded all aggregate retention benchmarks for enlisted Sailors with 14 years of service or less.

Preventing deadlift back pain
March 15, 2017 — Some of the most common causes of back pain seen in the physical therapy clinic include poor posture, job specific and exercise induced injuries. As a sports medicine team, with physical exercise, it is our objective to give appropriate guidance and feedback so everyone maintains mission ready capability. Recreational use of the deadlift, among... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Dennis Shay, 628th Medical Group, performs a single legged, straight legged deadlift using a kettlebell. The lift is performed by standing on one leg with a kettle bell in your hand and bending forward to touch the ground with the kettle bell while lifting the other leg so it stays parallel with your torso. This lift helps improves core strength, hamstring flexibility, and balance. If you have any pain performing single leg dead lifts try to start by just performing to chair height rather than all the way to the ground for several weeks to build tolerance. Three sets of 10-15 repetitions is a good workout design to begin with.

Taking flight to new training
March 14, 2017 — Early in the morning February 9, 2017, in an unusual evolution, a C-17 Globemaster III from the 14th Airlift Squadron and a KC-10 Extender from the 2nd Air Refueling Squadron took off together from Joint Base Charleston enroute to a first of its kind training opportunity at the United States Air Force Academy. During the transit west, the two... MORE

Aircrew from the 14th Airlift Squadron work together to put engine covers on their C-17 to prevent snow from getting into the engines at Peterson Air Force Base prior to inclement cold weather, Feb. 11, 2017.

NOSC Charleston welcomes new commander
March 14, 2017 — U.S. Navy Cdr. Teresa Ferry, left, relieves U.S. Navy Cdr. Stephen Jones, right, as Naval Operational Support Center Charleston commanding officer during a change of command ceremony at the Bowman Center on the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, March 4, 2017. Ferry is arriving from Navy Reserve Forces Command while Jones is retiring after 20... MORE

U.S. Navy Cdr. Teresa Ferry, left, relieves U.S. Navy Cdr. Stephen Jones, right, as Naval Operational Support Center Charleston commanding officer during a change of command ceremony at the Bowman Center on the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, March 4, 2017. Ferry is arriving from Navy Reserve Forces Command while Jones is retiring after 20 years of service.

JB Charleston honors K-9 Veterans Day
March 13, 2017 — Ari, 628th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) K-9, poses before a training session on Joint Base Charleston Feb. 27, 2017. K-9 Veterans Day recognizes the service of working dogs in the military, police and other defense and law enforcement agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI. Joint Base Charleston 628th SFS has nine K-9s;... MORE

Ari, 628th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) K-9, poses before a training session on Joint Base Charleston Feb. 27, 2017. K-9 Veterans Day recognizes the service of working dogs in the military, police and other defense and law enforcement agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI. Joint Base Charleston 628th SFS has nine K-9s; all are either German shepherds or Belgian Malinois.

SPAWAR employee recognized by OSD as top STEM advocate
March 10, 2017 — Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Outreach Program Director Shanda Johnson was recently honored by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering with the STEM Advocate of the Quarter Award. Johnson coordinates and leads outreach efforts for SSC Atlantic's... MORE

Shanda Johnson, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Outreach Program Director.

Lowcountry community leader selected to Air Mobility Command’s Civic Leader Program
March 10, 2017 — Cheryl Clark, General Manager at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hotels, North Charleston, has been selected as a member of the Air Mobility Command Civic Leader Program.The AMC Civic Leader Program is a Major Command-level program comprised of several respected community leaders selected from across AMC base communities nominated by officials... MORE

Cheryl Q. Clark, General Manager, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston - Ashley Phosphate.

437th AW tests aircrew chemistry for CBRN operations
March 9, 2017 — Members of the 437th Airlift Wing (AW) are participating in a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) exercise, part two of Exercise Bonny Jack 2017, here, which began March 8.Exercise Bonny Jack 2017 is a three-part readiness exercise for Joint Base Charleston, which began with a two-day mobility exercise March 1 and 2.Members of the... MORE

Senior Airman Justin Bell, 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, completes preflight checks during Exercise Bonny Jack 2017 on the flightline here, March 8, 2017. Exercise Bonny Jack 2017 is a three-part readiness exercise for the 437th Airlift Wing. The first major event in the exercise was a two-day mobility exercise March 1 and 2, followed by a CBRN exercise. Bonny Jack 2017 will conclude with a large-formation exercise in May.

AF offers new two-year degree program for civilians
March 7, 2017 — The Air Force is expanding development opportunities for the civilian workforce by offering an associate degree at little to no cost. Graduates of the online program will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree in Air Force Leadership and Management Studies. The 60-credit hour program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges... MORE

The Air Force is expanding development opportunities for the civilian workforce by offering an associate degree at little to no-cost. (U. S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons)