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Joint Base Charleston celebrates Earth Day
April 18, 2014 — On April 22, Joint Base Charleston will join the rest of the world in celebrating the 44th observance of Earth Day. Started in 1970, Earth Day was the idea of U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. Nelson was very cognizant of environmental issues plaguing our country and started an effort in the early 1960's to increase environmental awareness... MORE

IDS helps build healthier community at JB Charleston
March 26, 2014 — Every month, one group at Joint Base Charleston meets in an effort to address issues that impact the well-being of the joint base community.The Integrated Delivery System, also known as IDS or Helping Agencies, is a working group consisting of organizations that provide family services and prevention and education activities related to individual,... MORE

The Joint Base Charleston Integrated Delivery System or Helping Agencies is a working group consisting of organizations that provide family services and prevention and education activities related to individual, family, and community concerns. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Staff Sgt. Anthony Hyatt)

FY15 President's Budget released: Commanders confident Joint Base Charleston remains vital to US global operations
March 10, 2014 — Leaders at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base announced plans March 10, 2014, that could reduce force structure positions at the base.Those cuts would come if Congress approves the Air Force's proposal to convert eight C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft from primary to back-up inventory status as laid out in the Fiscal Year 2015 Presidential Budget... MORE

Strategic delay in processing TERA/VSP applications
March 4, 2014 — A strategic delay in the Temporary Early Retirement Application and Voluntary Separation Programs has recently been implemented. The following information may be beneficial for individuals with processing their TERA/VSP applications. Processing of the first round of officer and enlisted TERA and VSP applications has been delayed while... MORE

Date of Separation roll back program
December 27, 2013 — On Dec. 13, the Air Force announced its current Date of Separation (DOS) roll back program to aid in the current reduction in forces we face. This program is designed to roll back the DOS for individuals throughout the Air Force who have turned down service retainability, because either they chose not to take an assignment, attend professional... MORE

Force management programs necessary despite budget deal
December 27, 2013 — Despite a congressional budget deal that lessens the impact of sequestration on the Air Force, it doesn't go far enough to halt actions to shrink the service, senior service officials said. Under Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning and Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, the Air Force chief of staff, said that even with some relief from sequestration, the... MORE

Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay Q&A
December 27, 2013 — Q. What is VERA?A. The Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) is a management tool used to downsize or restructure the civilian workforce to meet mission objectives. It authorizes employees to retire before reaching normal retirement eligibility based on age and years of Federal service. Reasons for approving VERA include substantial reduction... MORE

FY14 Military and Civilian Force Management General Questions
December 27, 2013 — Air Force leadership announced force management programs designed to reduce the force by thousands of Airmen over the next five years as a result of sequestration.Fiscal year 2014 force management initiatives are in addition to the announcement made in July, stating the Air Force will implement several force management programs to meet budget... MORE

Air Force Military Force Management Programs
December 27, 2013 — Air Force leadership announced force management programs designed to reduce the force by thousands of Airmen over the next five years as a result of sequestration.Fiscal year 2014 force management initiatives are in addition to the announcement made in July, stating the Air Force will implement several force management programs to meet budget... MORE

FY14 Military and Civilian Force Management Q&A
December 27, 2013 — Air Force leadership announced force management programs designed to reduce the force by thousands of Airmen over the next five years as a result of sequestration.Fiscal year 2014 force management initiatives are in addition to the announcement made in July, stating the Air Force will implement several force management programs to meet budget... MORE