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JBC implements new policy on LEOSA and privately owned firearms
February 22, 2019 — A new policy on personnel authorized to carry concealed weapons on Joint Base Charleston—as well as the ability for anyone to transport Privately Owned Weapons in a vehicle while on the base—will go into effect next Friday, Mar. 1, 2019.... MORE

Eighteenth Air Force leaders visit JB Charleston
February 22, 2019 — Maj. Gen. Sam C. Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, paid a visit to Joint Base Charleston leadership and Airmen Feb. 11-14, 2019, as part of an effort to learn more about the daily mission of JBC and its support to the 18th Air Force. Barrett was accompanied by his wife, Kelly Barrett, as well as Chief Master Sgt. Daniel C. Simpson, 18th Air Force command chief master sergeant. Hosted by Col. Clint ZumBrunnen, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and his wife, Amanda ZumBrunnen, 18th Air Force leaders toured various facilities across the installation for a behind-the-scenes look at base operations while also visiting with service members in action.... MORE

628th MDG recognized as AF's best
February 20, 2019 — The 628th Medical Group has been selected for the United States Air Force Surgeon General Award for Clinic of the Year. According to the Air Force Medical Service Website, awards of this nature reflect the extraordinary quality of what it means to be an Air Force medic. The accomplishments of those recognized are said to demonstrate expertise, leadership and commitment across the full breadth of the support provided to the Air Force mission and the joint team. ... MORE

Humanitarian mission: Enduring Promise
February 19, 2019 — Joint Base Charleston participated in a humanitarian aid mission planned at the request of the U.S. Secretary of State, in close coordination with USAID and with the approval of the government of Colombia. The role of the U.S. military during this peaceful mission is to transport urgently needed aid to Colombia for eventual distribution by relief organizations on the ground for Venezuelans impacted by the rapidly deteriorating crisis in their country. This humanitarian mission underscores the United States’ firm commitment and readiness to respond to the man-made political, economic, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. ... MORE

NAVAIR inspectors maintain HELLFIRE
February 19, 2019 — A cache of the AGM-114 HELLFIRE missiles underwent routine maintenance and inspection procedures Feb. 5, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. - Naval Weapons Station to ensure their reliability on the battlefield. Civilian inspectors and maintainers from Naval Air Systems Command traveled to Charleston to alleviate the cost of the repairs and avoid any potential hazards of transporting the missiles.... MORE

JB Charleston C-17s assist in Exercise Crescent Moon 2019
February 18, 2019 — Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Squadron took part in Exercise Crescent Moon Feb. 12, 2019, at North Auxiliary Airfield in North, S.C. with the assistance of aircrews and C-17s from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. ... MORE

50th ESB upgrades C-17 comms during training
February 15, 2019 — Soldiers from the 50th Expeditionary Signal Battalion set up a communications systems in a C-17 Globemaster III Feb. 7, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Soldiers came to JBC to become certified in the installation of in-flight communications systems for special operations missions as part of the Global Response Force.... MORE

Reservists overcome winter weather to give late Congressman final flight
February 14, 2019 — A Reserve aircrew’s wise planning helped them complete a high-profile airlift mission Feb. 12 – delivering the remains of U.S. Rep. John Dingell back to Washington – despite crippling winter weather that prevented other aircraft from landing at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Michigan. A Charleston C-17 Globemaster III flown by a crew from the 701st Airlift Squadron was tasked with transporting the former Democratic Congressman’s remains and his family back to Joint Base Andrews where it would be carried by motorcade through the Capitol to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. ... MORE

Tax preparation and assistance offered for all at JBC
February 14, 2019 — Dreading filing your taxes this year? Fear not, the Joint Base Charleston Tax Center is expanding its services for the 2018 Tax Year Season. Free tax preparation appointments are currently available for Active Duty and Retired Military, their spouses, and other cardholding family members. Certified Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) volunteers are ready to help at both Joint Base Charleston Air Base and Weapons Station. Appointments are limited to those individuals filing personal returns who have a gross income of less than $75,000 individually or $150,000 jointly. ... MORE

SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic’s Name Changes to Naval Information Warfare Center
February 14, 2019 — Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command has announced it will change the names of its Echelon III systems centers, SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic in Charleston, S.C. and SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific in San Diego, Calif., to Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic and Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, respectively. The changes will be effective Feb. 18, 2019. The new language “Naval Information Warfare Center,” with the acronym NIWC, (pronounced Nī' wick) will apply to the names of all Naval Information Warfare Center sites falling under NIWC Atlantic and NIWC Pacific worldwide.... MORE