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New Initiative streamlines base, county emergency response times
April 3, 2017 — Leadership from Joint Base Charleston and Charleston County representatives signed a memorandum of agreement combining their call centers to shorten the response times of military and civilian first responders at the Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center, March 30. The Public-Public, Public-Private, better known as P4, program makes mutually... MORE

Col. Rob Lyman, right, Joint Base Charleston commander, meets with J. Al Cannon, left, Charleston County sheriff, during a tour of the Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center, March 30, 2017. The Enhanced 911 initiative combines the call centers for the 628th Security Forces Squadron and fire department with the Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center, ultimately shortening response times, saving money and saving lives.

JB Charleston hosts annual motorcycle safety event
March 31, 2017 — As seasons change and temperatures rise, service members might consider revving up their motorcycles to take to the streets, but before the rubber meets the road, Airmen should be aware of Air Force safety requirements. More than 200 service members and civilians attended an annual motorcycle safety brief hosted by the 628th Air Base Wing safety... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, speaks during an annual motorcycle safety briefing March 31, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The event covered the importance of risk management, personal protective equipment, training requirements and opportunities as well as mentorship programs. The event also featured a motorcycle judging competition and a ride led the by the Green Knights military motorcycle group.

628th ABW hosts commander’s call
March 31, 2017 — Col. Robert Lyman, left, 628th Air Base Wing commander, congratulates Patrick Miller, right, 628th Medical Group dental hygienist, for his work during National Children’s Dental Month during a commander’s call at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 29, 2017. Miller worked with three elementary schools, the Child Development Center and the... MORE

Col. Robert Lyman, left, 628th Air Base Wing commander, congratulates Patrick Miller, right, 628th Medical Group dental hygienist, for his work during National Children’s Dental Month during a commander’s call at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 29, 2017. Miller worked with three elementary schools, the Child Development Center and the youth center to educate them on proper oral hygiene.

Class 17-C graduates ALS
March 31, 2017 — Col. Jimmy Canlas, left, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, right, 437th AW command chief, congratulate Senior Airman Andrea Jansen 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, for earning the John L. Levitow Award during the class 17-C Airman Leadership School Graduation ceremony March 30, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston,... MORE

Col. Jimmy Canlas, left, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, right, 437th AW command chief, congratulate Senior Airman Andrea Jansen 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, for earning the John L. Levitow Award during the class 17-C Airman Leadership School Graduation ceremony March 30, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The Levitow Award is the highest honor awarded to an ALS graduate and is given to the Airman who displays the highest level of leadership qualities. ALS is a five-week course encompassing lessons in the principles of supervision and management, the importance of communication and military professionalism.

Joint Base Charleston welcomes incoming honorary commanders
March 31, 2017 — Joint Base Charleston leadership welcomes Matthew Hasbrouck, Trident Health chief operations officer, into the honorary commanders program at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 24, 2017. The honorary commanders program partners professionals from a variety of areas keep with commanders to strengthen the relationship between the base and... MORE

Joint Base Charleston leadership welcomes Matthew Hasbrouck, Trident Health chief operations officer, into the honorary commanders program at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 24, 2017. The honorary commanders program partners professionals from a variety of areas keep with commanders to strengthen the relationship between the base and local community.

Chiefs beat Eagles 27-13
March 31, 2017 — Kristopher K. Berg, Chiefs first baseman, hits the ball at the Chiefs vs. Eagles softball game at the Joint Base Charleston softball fields March 24, 2017. The game helps build comradery between prominent Joint Base Charleston senior enlisted and field grade officers. Team Chiefs, comprised of chief master sergeants, outscored team Eagles,... MORE

Kristopher K. Berg, Chiefs first baseman, hits the ball at the Chiefs vs. Eagles softball game at the Joint Base Charleston softball fields March 24, 2017. The game helps build comradery between prominent Joint Base Charleston senior enlisted and field grade officers. Team Chiefs, comprised of chief master sergeants, outscored team Eagles, comprised of field grade officers, 27-13.

628 CES reignites aircraft mock-up training
March 23, 2017 — After being shut down for six months due to mechanical problems, the Aircraft Training Mock Up became operational and was used by the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron March 21, 2017.The aircraft mock up conducts controlled aircraft live fire burns of onboard cargo as well as mounted and dismounted engine components to provide the most realistic... MORE

Glen Pilger, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, prepares for a live-fire training exercise at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 23, 2017. The training conduct controlled aircraft live-fire burns of onboard cargo as well as mounted and dismounted engine components for large frame aircraft. The purpose of the training is to provide the most realistic experience possible.

AMC leader host pilots call
March 23, 2017 — Col. Jimmy Canlas, left, 437th Airlift Wing commander, presents Brig. Gen. Brian Robinson, right, Headquarters Air Mobility Command director of operations, with a picture of a C-17 Globemaster during an Operations Call for pilots assigned to the 437th AW at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 21. Robinson toured various facilities and met... MORE

Col. Jimmy Canlas, left, 437th Airlift Wing commander, presents Brig. Gen. Brian Robinson, right, Headquarters Air Mobility Command director of operations, with a picture of a C-17 Globemaster during an Operations Call for pilots assigned to the 437th AW at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 21. Robinson toured various facilities and met with key leadership during his visit.

New DBIDS 5.0 adds security to JB Charleston
March 23, 2017 — Joint Base Charleston is updating its base access system to Defense Biometrics Identification System version 5.0. DBIDS has been in use at Department of Defense locations in the United States and abroad since 2001. DBIDS was installed on Joint Base Charleston Air Base in December 2008 and on JB Charleston – Weapons Station in February 2010... MORE

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)