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816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron answers the call in the Middle East
January 30, 2017 — The 816th EAS, based at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, is vital to the Air Force’s efforts to combat terrorism in the Middle East. Those efforts range from Syria and Iraq to Afghanistan... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany Bean, a pilot with the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, goes through preflight checks before taking off at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 23, 2016. Bean pilots C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, which have the ability to rapidly project and sustain an effective combat force close to a potential combat area. In 2016, the squadron flew more than 2,400 missions, moving nearly 102,000 tons of cargo and almost 120,000 passengers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Miles Wilson)

Intel staff sergeant surprised at commander’s call
January 27, 2017 — At a recent 437th Airlift Wing Commander’s call, Staff Sergeant Hannah Dye, non-commissioned officer in charge, Special Operations Intelligence Readiness, Operations Support Squadron, received surprising news from an unexpected messenger. The Air Mobility Command’s Chief Master Sergeant, Shelina Frey called to congratulate Dye on her acceptance to... MORE

315th AW takes 2 AFRC awards, finalist for another
January 27, 2017 — 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston won two Air Force Reserve Command awards this week and is a finalist in one additional for its outstanding performance and contributions to the Air Force and Defense Department... MORE

315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston won two Air Force Reserve Command awards this week and is a finalist in one additional for its outstanding performance and contributions to the Air Force and Defense Department . (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Michael Dukes)

LAST CALL: Physician Assistant Program seeks applicants by Jan. 30
January 27, 2017 — The Interservice Physician Assistant Program is accepting applications from active duty officers and enlisted Airmen through the end of January for the annual March selection boards. 1st Lt. Cindy Fernandez graduated from the program in October 2016. She was previously an enlisted member in aerospace propulsion, but now she’s serving as a... MORE

The Interservice Physician Assistant Program is accepting applications from active duty officers and enlisted Airmen through the end of January for the annual March selection boards.

Team Charleston Maintainers Earn 3rd Consecutive Daedalian Tophy
January 27, 2017 — C-17 Globemaster III maintainers of the 437th and 315th Maintenance Groups at Joint Base Charleston have once again demonstrated that they are the cream of the crop after earning the 2016 Clements McMullen Daedalian Trophy for the third year in a row... MORE

C-17 Globemaster III maintainers of the 437th and 315th Maintenance Groups at Joint Base Charleston have once again demonstrated that they are the cream of the crop after earning the 2016 Clements McMullen Daedalian Trophy for the third year in a row. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Michael Dukes)

Base Tax Center transitions to online, self-help system
January 26, 2017 — This year, the Joint Base Charleston Tax Center will be making the transition to the 21st century, adapting to current technology while still focusing on direct assistance to those most in need. The Air Base and Weapon Station Legal Offices have prepared a detailed guide for using Military OneSource’s free online software to prepare and file your... MORE

437th AW hosts 4th Quarter Awards Ceremony, CC Call
January 25, 2017 — Col. Jimmy Canlas, left, 437th Airlift Wing (AW) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, right, 437th AW command chief, congratulate the 437th AW Fourth Quarterly Award winners during a quarterly awards ceremony at the Joint Base Charleston Air Base Club, Jan. 23, 2016. MORE

Col. Jimmy Canlas, left, 437th Airlift Wing (AW) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, right, 437th AW command chief, congratulate the 437th AW Fourth Quarterly Award winners during a quarterly awards ceremony at the Joint Base Charleston Air Base Club, Jan. 23, 2016.

628th ABW hosts 4th Quarter Awards Ceremony
January 23, 2017 — Members from the 628th Air Base Wing were recognized by Col. Robert Lyman, 628th ABW commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, 628th ABW command chief, at the 2016 4th Quarter Awards ceremony Jan. 18 at the Charleston Club. These Airmen were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments during the last quarter. MORE

Members from the 628th Air Base Wing were recognized by Col. Robert Lyman, 628th ABW commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, 628th ABW command chief, at the 2016 4th Quarter Awards ceremony Jan. 18 at the Charleston Club. These Airmen were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments during the last quarter.

JB Charleston honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during observance ceremony
January 18, 2017 — Members of Joint Base Charleston march during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. remembrance event at the Air Base Chapel Jan. 17, 2017 at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The ceremony included a march across the base, guest speaker Melvin D. Willis, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center – Atlantic Enterprise Information Systems Business... MORE

Members of Joint Base Charleston march during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. remembrance event at the Air Base Chapel Jan. 17, 2017 at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The ceremony included a march across the base, guest speaker Melvin D. Willis, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center – Atlantic Enterprise Information Systems Business manager, who spoke about King’s legacy, as well as a reciting of one of King’s speeches by a local middle school student.

Are you tracking the latest on the REAL ID Act?
January 18, 2017 — Are you tracking South Carolina's recent extension on the REAL ID Act of 2005?The Department of Homeland Security granted South Carolina a four and a half month extension for making the necessary changes to the state driver's license required by the federal REAL ID Act.At this time, a South Carolina driver's license remains an acceptable form of... MORE