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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)

Team Charleston recognized during Men’s CAA Basketball 2017 Championship
March 7, 2017 — Mr. Joseph D’Antonio, Colonial Athletic Association Commissioner, right, presents Air Force Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, center, and his family an autographed basketball during the 2017 CAA Men’s Basketball Championship, March 5, 2017, at the North Charleston Coliseum, South Carolina. The presentation recognized and honored... MORE

Mr. Joseph D’Antonio, Colonial Athletic Association Commissioner, right, presents Air Force Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, center, and his family an autographed basketball during the 2017 CAA Men’s Basketball Championship, March 5, 2017, at the North Charleston Coliseum, South Carolina. The presentation recognized and honored the men and women of Joint Base Charleston and their service to the community and nation.

NMCRS kicks off 2017 annual fund drive
March 6, 2017 — JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - The Charleston Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) in Charleston, S.C. held its annual kickoff information session February 16, 2017, at the Red Bank Club here. The kickoff marks the beginning of their annual fund drive, which runs from March 6 to April 14, 2017. The information session provided NMCRS... MORE

NHCC celebrates Navy Medical Corps Birthday
March 6, 2017 — Naval Health Clinic Charleston Commanding Officer Capt. Elizabeth Maley, right, and Lt. Ryan Connolly, a physician at NHCC, cut the cake during a celebration in honor of the Navy Medical Corps' 146th birthday March 3 at NHCC. MORE

Naval Health Clinic Charleston Commanding Officer Capt. Elizabeth Maley, right, and Lt. Ryan Connolly, a physician at NHCC, cut the cake during a celebration in honor of the Navy Medical Corps' 146th birthday March 3 at NHCC.