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2015 AMC Icon winners
August 26, 2015 — MORE

Whitney Griffin, a Navy family member, took first place at the base-level AMC Icon competition. Eight Joint Base Charleston members competed in signing competition held at the Charleston Club, Aug. 20. AMC Icon is loosely based on American Idol where service members, Department of Defense civilians and family members ages 18 and older compete for cash prizes. Griffin performed "Young and Beautiful" by Lana del Rey.(Photo by Maj. Julie Johnson, 628 Medical Group)

AF Senior leaders give State of the Air Force address
August 25, 2015 — Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III held a State of the Air Force address at the Pentagon, Aug. 24.The first topic of discussion was about Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone's heroic actions aboard a train in France. James briefed that Stone's unit will be nominating him for the... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James provides an update with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III on current Air Force operations during a press briefing in the Pentagon, Aug. 24, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

Secretary of the Navy Announces Innovation Awards Program
August 25, 2015 — Across the Department of the Navy our talented Sailors, Marines and civilians are continually creating innovative solutions to our most complex problems. Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy, wants to recognize the top naval innovators in our workforce today and inspire future innovators to continue developing their bold ideas for the future.The SECNAV... MORE

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
August 25, 2015 — Are you a reservist or guard member who has an employer who is upset with your absence due to military service? The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act found at 10 U.S.C. § 4301-4335 and 20 C.F.R. § 1002, protects people who are absent from their civilian job due to military service. Possible discrimination includes... MORE

Important Things to Know about the RelayHealth (MiCare) Secure Messaging System
August 25, 2015 — Do you want to communicate with your healthcare team without dealing with annoying telephone trees or scheduling an appointment? If so, MiCare is the solution! MiCare is an online secure messaging service that allows patients to communicate with their healthcare team at the 628th Medical Group or the Naval Health Clinic Charleston located at the... MORE

181 senior airmen selected for promotion
August 25, 2015 — Selection for promotion to the rank of staff sergeant was announced by the Air Force Aug. 20, 2015 and 181 Joint Base Charleston senior airmen made the list. In all, the Air Force selected 13,269 for promotion to staff sergeant out of 39,260 considered during the 2015 E5 cycle, for a 33.8 percent selection rate.This is the first staff sergeant... MORE

Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief (right), stand with Staff Sgt. selects from the 628th ABW Aug. 20, 2015, at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The purpose of the event was to highlight the achievement, acknowledge the selectees and give them an opportunity to celebrate and socialize with other selectees, friends and family. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

628th CES Natural Resource Office takes home AMC award
August 25, 2015 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron received the General Thomas D. White Natural Resources Award for the large installation category, Air Mobility Command.The award recognized the three-man team responsible for Joint Base Charleston's excellent natural resource management program.The purpose of the General Thomas D. White award competition is to... MORE

(left to right) Keith Thompson, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron conservation program manager, Terrance Larimer, 628th CES natural resources manager and Roger Sparwasser, 628th CES forester pose for a group photo Aug. 24, 2015, at the natural resources office on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. These men are responsible for managing JB Charleston’s natural resources by conserving and protecting them. They recently won the General Thomas D. White Natural Resources Award for the large installation category, Air Mobility Command. The purpose of the General Thomas D. White award competition is to promote excellence in every aspect of Air Force environmental programs. The competition is designed to recognize the efforts of installations and individuals for environmental quality, restoration, pollution prevention, recycling and conversation of natural and cultural resources. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Justice Files: Article 15's (July 2015)
August 24, 2015 — The below Airmen of Joint Base Charleston were offered and accepted non-judicial punishment pursuant to Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice in the month of July.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 as the appropriate punishment, or... MORE

Airmen take part in Wingman Day
August 24, 2015 — MORE

Joint Base Charleston Airmen get involved in a teambuilding exercise during a Wingman Day resiliency briefing Aug. 21, 2015, at the base theater on JB Charleston, S.C. JB Charleston held Wingman Day to highlight the four pillars of wellness; which are physical, mental, social and spiritual fitness. The Comprehensive Airman Fitness program was designed to help create additional positive behaviors in the Air Force and help Airmen, civilians and their family members become more resilient through holistic health. Wingman days are a pause in the day-to-day routine allowing Airmen to participate in the CAF program, strengthening unit health. Also part of Wingman Day, is a program called Wingman University, which offered a variety of classes to Airmen including dealing with stress in the workplace or managing a healthy lifestyle. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Defense Business Board member visits JB Charleston
August 21, 2015 — MORE

(Middle) Kevin Walker, Defense Business Board member, receives a brief from Joint Base Charleston leadership, August 20, 2015 at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The Defense Business Board provides the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense, as well as other senior leaders, trusted independent and objective advice reflecting a private sector perspective on proven and effective best business practices for potential application to the Department. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt)