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Women in Aviation Career Day continues to inspire young girls after 10 years
March 22, 2017 — More than 130 teenage girls from middle and high schools around the Lowcountry attended the 10th Annual Joint Base Charleston Women in Aviation Career Day, March 21. The goal of the Career Day is for young ladies “to learn and to be inspired, and to check out some the options out there for you as careers for different jobs in the future” said Col. Jeanine McAnaney, 315th Airlift Wing vice commander. The event, one of the 315th AW’s most popular community engagement programs, features leading and pioneering women in their respective aviation related careers as guest speakers. This year’s speaker was no exception. The Air Force Reserve’s highest ranking enlisted Airman, Command Chief Master Sgt. Ericka Kelly captivated everyone by telling her life story... MORE

Air Force Reserve Command’s Command Master Chief, Ericka Kelly shares her story about growing up in a poor family in Gutemala to her current role as AFRC’s top enlisted Airman and her civilian job as a special agent with the Department of Homeland Security. the Command Chief was guest speaker at the 10th Annual Joint Base Charleston Women in Aviation Career Day March 20 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tom Brading)

USS Whidbey Island visits Charleston
March 21, 2017 — U.S. Navy Lt. David Pagan, center right, describes the ship’s weapon system while giving a tour to U.S. Air Force Col. Rick Mathews, center left, 628th Mission Support Group commander, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Brennan,left, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron commander,and U.S. Navy Cmdr. William Edenbeck, right, Naval Support Activity Charleston... MORE

U.S. Navy amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) visited Charleston, South Carolina, over St. Patrick’s day weekend. Navy Lt. David Pagan, center right, describes the ship’s weapons systems while giving a tour to Air Force Col. Rick Mathews, commander, 628th Mission Support Group, center left; Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Brennan, commander, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, left and Navy Cmdr. William Edenbeck Naval Support Activity Charleston’s Executive Officer, right. The Whidbey Island moored at Union Pier Terminal in downtown Charleston.

Airmen promote healthy smiles during dental campaign
March 21, 2017 — Serving active duty service members is a responsibility Airmen working at the 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Deily Dental Clinic execute on a daily basis. When the opportunity arose to give back to U.S. military dependents through the Give Kids A Smile campaign, many Airmen in the unit saw it as a chance to pay it forward to the families... MORE

Capt. Jeffrey Yee, middle left, 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron general dentist, and Senior Airman Jasmina Gantt, left, 628th AMDS oral preventative assistant, congratulate Decklan Gibbs, foreground right, 2 year old son of Airman 1st Class Holly Gibbs, background right, 437th Aerial Port Squadron air cargo services, for completing a dental exam during the annual Give Kids A Smile campaign at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 17. The event offered free dental including dental exams, prophylaxis, sealants if needed, fluoride treatment and education to children ages two to 12 years old. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

C-17 aircrew members conquer in-flight AERPS training
March 17, 2017 — Three C-17 Globemaster III aircraft flew to North Auxiliary Airfield in North, South Carolina, March 15 to execute in-flight training with aircrew eye and respiratory protection system equipment, the first exercise of its kind in more than a decade for 437th Airlift Wing aircrew members. The training also marked the completion of the second phase... MORE

Capt. Jason Carroll, 15th Airlift Squadron airdrop instructor pilot, flies to North Auxiliary Airfield in North, South Carolina, March 15, 2017 to execute in-flight training with aircrew eye and respiratory protection system (AERPS) equipment. The flight marked the first time in more than 10 years where aircrews wore AERPS equipment. AERPS equipment consists of a rubber mask, multiple layers of boots and gloves, fan filter system and an audio and speaker system.

JB Charleston Airmen attend warfighter skills training
March 15, 2017 — Thirty Airmen from Joint Base Charleston attended warfighter skills training March 6-10, 2017 at McCrady Training Center, Eastover, South Carolina. The training hones the expertise required of a deploying service member.The weeklong course taught Airmen land navigation, combat casualty care, improvised explosive device identification procedures,... MORE

Staff Sgt. Dylan M. Churby, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, sights his weapon from the prone position during a field training exercise at McCrady Army National Guard Training Center, Eastover, South Carolina March 9, 2017. Churby secured a linear danger area during the exercise which required a group of Airmen to navigate to a specific destination and deliver recently learned combat medical care to a simulated casualty. Thirty Airmen from Joint Base Charleston attended the weeklong war skills training that taught land navigation, combat casualty care, improvised explosive device identification procedures, hand-to-hand combat skills and team building exercises.

Team Charleston recognizes senior master sergeant selectees
March 15, 2017 — Joint Base Charleston leadership recognized 13 master sergeants selected for promotion to senior master sergeant during the release party at the Charleston Club, March 3, 2017. Family members and coworkers joined the promotees for the celebration. MORE

Joint Base Charleston leadership recognized 13 master sergeants selected for promotion to senior master sergeant during the release party at the Charleston Club, March 3, 2017. Family members and coworkers joined the promotees for the celebration.

For Airmen, by Airmen
March 15, 2017 — Members of Joint Base Charleston kicked-off the Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) campaign here March 6, 2017 with a pancake breakfast. The AFAF is a fundraising event held through April 14, 2017. The AFAF consists of four charity organizations to help Airmen and their families in need: Air Force Enlisted Village, LeMay Foundation, Air Force... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Lyman, 628th Air Base Wing commander, left-center, with Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, left, Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, right-center, Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, 437th Airlift Wing command chief, right, donate to the Air Force Assistance Fund March 13, 2017 at Joint Base Charleston. The AFAF campaign is a fundraising event taking place from March 6 through April 14, 2017 here. During this time, money will be raised through various fundraising events. The large thermometer signs located on base indicate the progress toward reaching this year’s goal of $50,950 and 100 percent contact.

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.