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Team Charleston spells out cargo capability with chalks
March 3, 2017 — Joint Base Charleston hosted Exercise Bonny Jack, a two-day mobility exercise testing the cargo deployment capabilities of the 628th Air Base Wing and 437th Airlift Wing here, March 1 and 2.The exercise started at 9 a.m., March 1 when the 437th Aerial Port Squadron (APS) received a simulated executive order from 628th LRS directing cargo to be... MORE

Senior Airman Andressa Dasilva, 437th Aerial port Squadron traffic management specialist, directs the movement of cargo during Exercise Bonny Jack at the Cargo Deployment Facility here, March 1, 2017. Exercise Bonny Jack was a two-day mobility exercise testing the cargo deployment capabilities of the 437th Airlift Wing. Members of Team Charleston conducted 24-hour operations for the exercise to move 95 short tons of cargo.

Marrington Elementary holds science fair
March 1, 2017 — Savannah Altine, 11, a fourth-grade student at Marrington Elementary (MNE) School, located at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, poses in front of her science fair project following the MNE Science Fair Feb. 21. Altine earned "First Prize" for her project, "Can the Design of a Paper Airplane Make it Go Farther?" MORE

Savannah Altine, 11, a fourth-grade student at Marrington Elementary (MNE) School, located at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, poses in front of her science fair project following the MNE Science Fair Feb. 21. Altine earned "First Prize" for her project, "Can the Design of a Paper Airplane Make it Go Farther?"

Avoid workplace partisan political activities
March 1, 2017 — Political speech (partisan political activity) in federal work centers is prohibited by federal employees. The long standing rule limiting political activity in the federal workplace has been further burdened with the advent of technology and its continued transformation. In trying to simplify a complex topic, here are a few applicable... MORE

JB Charleston kicks off MSW
February 27, 2017 — Joint Base Charleston kicked off its 10th annual Military Saves Week (MSW) with a financial education seminar at the Charleston Club here Feb. 22. MSW is held annually to promote financial responsibility and proactivity to service members. “The majority of service members are under 30 years old,” said Erin DeVille-Brown, Fleet and Family support... MORE

Ellie Kay, author of the best-selling book “Heroes at Home”, explains her trademarked 60 minute money workout during a financial seminar at the Charleston Club here Feb. 22, 2017. She explained that a financially ready Airman is focused on the mission and performing their job to the best of their ability.

Original Tuskegee Airman enlists SC resident into Air Force Reserve
February 24, 2017 — Everyone who enlists in the U.S. military has one thing in common; they started their journey by raising their right hand and repeating the Oath of Enlistment. It’s a time-honored tradition that has been carried on for hundreds of years, and is something every service member must promise to adhere to throughout their military career.As memorable... MORE

Davontre Wigfall (pictured right), a college student from Mount Pleasant, S.C., was sworn into the U.S. Air Force Reserve by an original Tuskegee Airman, (Ret.) Lt. Col. Enoch Woodhouse during the Tuskegee Airmen Career Day Feb. 23, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Upon graduation from basic training and tech. school, Wigfall will return to the 315th Airlift Wing as a member of the 38th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tom Brading)

315th AW hosts second annual Tuskegee Airmen Career Day
February 24, 2017 — More than 150 middle and high school boys from 17 Lowcountry schools attended the second annual Tuskegee Airmen Career Day Feb. 23, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The boys toured the inside of a C-17 Globemaster III, visited the 373rd Training Squadron facilities, and participated in a career fair at Nose Dock 2 on the flight line... MORE

(Ret.) Lt. Col. Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse, an original Tuskegee Airman, awaits the guest speaker Feb. 23, 2017, the morning of the Tuskegee Airmen Career Day at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. More than 150 students from middle and high school boys from 17 Lowcountry school visited Joint Base Charleston Feb. 23, 2017, to learn about jobs in aviation as part of the second annual Tuskegee Airmen Career Day, hosted by the 315th Airlift Wing. The boys were able to learn about military and civilian careers in aviation by more than 15 different career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tom Brading)

PAX Terminal to undergo renovations
February 23, 2017 — Renovations for the 437th Aerial Port Squadron (APS) Passenger Terminal here begins today and is expected to be a 10-month project.The $12 million renovation is scheduled to be completed in December 2017. During the project, passenger operations will be conducted out of a temporary facility away from the flightline.The changes will include a new... MORE

Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, swings a sledgehammer to start construction of the new 437th Aerial Port Squadron Passenger Terminal here, Feb. 23, 2017. The passenger terminal is being renovated to improve the facility by adding a new fire suppression system, roof, utility systems, restrooms inside the gated area and a redesigned family room. The passenger terminal will operate out of a temporary facility until construction is complete. Signage is in place to direct passengers and base personnel from the old terminal to the temporary location.

Military Saves campaign celebrates 10 years
February 23, 2017 — To kick off the 10 year anniversary of the Military Saves Campaign, Col. Robert Lyman, commander, 628th Air Base Wing and Navy Capt. Robert Hudson, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Charleston, signed the Military Saves Proclamation commemorating Military Saves Week during the Heroes at Home Financial Education event held February 22,... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Lyman, commander, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, kicks off Military Saves Week with a proclamation signing at the Charleston Club here Feb. 22, 2017. Military Saves Week is designed to promote financial readiness and encourage military families to invest for the future.

Charleston Enforcers face off against Charleston Patriots
February 22, 2017 — Members of the Charleston Patriots, the Charleston Enforcers and Col. Robert Lyman, center, Joint Base Charleston commander, poses for a photo with the Matuskovic family after dropping the puck during the 3rd Annual Matuskovic Charity Hockey Game at the North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, Feb. 18, 2017. The game is played in memory... MORE

Members of the Charleston Patriots, the Charleston Enforcers and Col. Robert Lyman, center, Joint Base Charleston commander, poses for a photo with the Matuskovic family after dropping the puck during the 3rd Annual Matuskovic Charity Hockey Game at the North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, Feb. 18, 2017. The game is played in memory of Joe Matuskovic, Charleston County Sherriff’s deputy and other service members and first responders killed in the line of duty. Members of the Charleston Patriots are from Joint Base Charleston while members of the Charleston Enforcers are from the Charleston County Sheriff’s office and fire department.

Motorcycle safety a key focus at JB Charleston
February 16, 2017 — The Green Knights won the annual Knights of the Round Table tournament for a fifth consecutive year.The Green Knights are an armed forces motorcycle club with 130 chapters worldwide. The club consists of active duty, retired, guard and reserve military members who remain active in the military community. The clubs contending in the tournament are... MORE

The Green Knights motorcycle club local chapter members gathered in Joint Base Charleston headquarters to present the Knights of the Round Table tournament scepter to base leadership Feb. 7, 2017. There are over 130 Green Knight chapters worldwide on military installations.