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Comedian Dave Chappelle visits Joint Base Charleston
February 3, 2017 — Actor/comedian Dave Chappelle took time out of his busy schedule to visit troops at Joint Base Charleston Thursday while he was in Charleston for his stand-up comedy tour... MORE

Actor/comedian Dave Chappelle tells a few jokes and thanks military members at the Charleston Club at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Feb. 2 Chappelle was in town for his stand-up comedy show when he made the visit to see service members and federal civilians at the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tom Brading)

DFAC to close temporarily for repairs
February 1, 2017 — The Robert D. Gaylor Dining Facility here is projected to close for 10 months, beginning March 1, while the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron makes repairs. More than 400 Airmen living in base dorms will be affected by repairs being made to the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System, ductwork, electrical work and ceiling and floor tiles. “I’m... MORE

Airman 1st Class Ashley Gonzalez, 628th Force Support Squadron food service apprentice, serves a plate of beef stir fry to an Airman at the Robert D. Gaylor Dining Facility here, Jan. 31, 2017. The dining facility will closed for repairs March 1. Airmen on meal cards will receive a basic allowance for subsistence during the 10-month project.

Base hosts tour establishing local security partnership
February 1, 2017 — Joint Base Charleston leadership hosted a base tour for Hanahan city security officials Jan. 25. As a part of the tour, a new memorandum of understanding was ratified dictating jurisdictional and coordinated response between the base and the neighboring community.“We're all part of the same community with the same goal of maintaining law, order and... MORE

Lt. Col. Robert Clouse, right, 628th Security Forces Squadron commander, and Chief Master at Arms Joseph Blacka accompany Joseph Bowers, left, Hanahan fire chief, on a security forces patrol boat tour of the Cooper River Jan 25. The boat tour was an opportunity to show Hanahan city officials the capabilities of Joint Base Charleston’s security forces. Additionally, as part of the tour, a new memorandum of understanding was ratified dictating jurisdictional and coordinated response between the base and the neighboring community.

841st TB, 10th CAB process 900 pieces of equipment for military ops
February 1, 2017 — The 841st Transportation Battalion (TB) staged the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade’s (CAB) equipment at the Transportation Core (TC) Dock for on-load to the transportation ship ARC Endurance. The on-load is in support of the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade's participation in Operation Atlantic Resolve 2.0. The 841st TB's mission is to conduct surface... MORE

The 841st Transportation Battalion (TB) staged the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade’s (CAB) equipment at the Transportation Core (TC) Dock for on-load to the transportation ship ARC Endurance. The on-load is in support of the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade's participation in Operation Atlantic Resolve 2.0. The 841st TB's mission is to conduct surface deployment and redeployment distribution and water terminal operations in support of the warfighter.

628th MDG goes to nuclear power school
February 1, 2017 — Members of the 628th Medical Group (MDG) and the Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) came together for a joint training session at the Storm Pointe Conference Center on the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Jan. 27.Lt. Col. Brian Neese, 628th Medical Operations Squadron commander, first had the idea to partner with NPTU for training after... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Chuck Hutchings, 628th Medical Group (MDG) pediatrician, shares learning experiences from training with the Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) during a capstone training event at the Storm Pointe Conference Center on the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Jan. 27, 2017. During the event members of the 628th MDG demonstrated what they learned by sharing challenges which could have been avoided by following the principles NPTU currently uses.

628th ABW Annual Awards Ceremony
January 30, 2017 — Team Charleston celebrated its gold-medal Airmen and Sailors assigned to the 628th Air Base Wing during the wing's Olympics-themed annual awards ceremony held at the Charleston Club, Jan. 27. Airman of the Year: Staff Sgt. Brittaney Wigginton - 628th Medical Group NCO of the Year: Staff Sgt. Michele Lazurka - 628th Medical Group Senior NCO of the... MORE

The 628th Air Base Wing annual award winners pose for a photo with base leadership after the Annual Awards ceremony at the Charleston Club, Jan. 27, 2017. These gold-medal Airmen and Sailors were recognized during the Olympic-themed event for their hard work throughout 2016.

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.