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NOSC Charleston set to celebrate 100 years of the Navy Reserve
February 26, 2015 — The Navy Operational Support Center Charleston, the City of North Charleston, and the Navy League of Charleston will celebrate the Navy Reserve Centennial, March 7, at Riverfront Park in North Charleston, S.C. Since its formation on March 3, 1915 from a campaign launched by Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels and his assistant Franklin D... MORE

Annual fund drive benefitting local Sailors and Marines begins March 2nd
February 25, 2015 — Each year, the Secretary of the Navy tasks the active-duty members to conduct a fund drive in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Starting March 2, 2015 the Naval Weapons Station will begin its month-long fund drive in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, an organization whose mission is to help Marines, Sailors and their... MORE

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (Courtesy photo)

Do you know who your Key Spouse is?
February 25, 2015 — You may have heard the term key spouse, and you may have even met one at some point, but do you really know who they are, what they do and where to find them?Key spouses can be found in any of the Air Force units across Joint Base Charleston and they are standing by to provide support in any way they can.First it's important to recognize exactly... MORE

Key spouses from Joint Base Charleston took part in a Key Spouse Incentive Flight Feb. 7, 2015. The flight was hosted by the 15th Airlift Squadron and provided the key spouses with the opportunity to see first hand the mission they enable. The flight included an airdrop and flying along the South Carolina coastline with the cargo doors open. (Courtesy photo)

Military Saves 2015
February 24, 2015 — To kick off the 2015 Military Saves Campaign, the Department of Defense has designated Feb. 23 to 28, 2015 as Military Saves Week. Celebrated annually by military installations around the globe, the overall goal of Military Saves is to increase financial awareness. To commemorate the event, Joint Base Charleston leadership signed the 2015 Military... MORE

Justice Files: January 2015
February 23, 2015 — Article 15sThe Airmen of Joint Base Charleston referenced below were offered and accepted non-judicial punishment pursuant to Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice during the month of January 2015. Airmen offered NJP by their commander may either accept the NJP, and be judged by their commander as to their guilt or innocence as well... MORE

Airmen maintain C-17 fleet despite late night showers
February 10, 2015 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Gregory House, a quality assurance inspector with the 437th Maintenance Group, looks on as Staff Sgt. Timothy Womble, an aerospace ground equipment technician with the 437th Maintenance Squadron, refuels a generator during a rainy night at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Feb. 9, 2015. Many units assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing work around the clock, no matter the weather, to ensure the mission gets done. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Renae Pittman)

Air Force presents FY 16 budget request
February 4, 2015 — The Air Force presented its fiscal year 2016 President's Budget request Feb. 2, following the Defense Department and sister services budget briefings.The Air Force fiscal year 2016 budget request supports the defense strategy and combatant commander requirements. It continues readiness recovery, reduces the short-term capacity risk assumed in the... MORE

Justice Files: 2014 Fourth Quarter Article 15's
January 26, 2015 — The Airmen of Joint Base Charleston referenced below were offered and accepted nonjudicial punishment pursuant to Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice during the fourth quarter of 2014 (October-December). Airmen offered NJP by their commander may either accept the NJP, and be judged by their commander as to their guilt or innocence as... MORE

Justice Files: 2014 Fourth Quarter Courts-Martial
January 20, 2015 — The Airmen of Joint Base Charleston referenced below were convicted at a court-martial and action was taken on their conviction during the fourth quarter of 2014, October to December. Airmen who are convicted at a special or general court-martial are considered to have a federal conviction. Sentences at a special court-martial can be up to one year... MORE

AF announces no involuntary force management programs for FY15
January 13, 2015 — Air Force officials announced in December there is no longer a need to conduct involuntary force management programs for fiscal year 2015 following a year of significant reductions designed to meet the Defense Department strategic and budgetary guidance.Officials confirmed that fiscal year 2014 goals were achieved to size and shape the force,... MORE