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Joint Commission and Navy Medical Inspector General to visit NHCC
July 28, 2015 — The Joint Commission and the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Medical Inspector General will conduct a joint accreditation survey of Naval Health Clinic Charleston from August 4 - 6, 2015. The purpose of the survey will be to evaluate the organization's compliance with nationally established Joint Commission and United States Navy standards. The... MORE

315th AW app puts information at your fingertips
July 28, 2015 — The 315th Airlift Wing recently released a new mobile device app which brings the wing's latest news and information to Reservists' fingertips."We wanted to have our own app that would make it easier for our Reservists to stay up to date on the wing," said Maj. Wayne Capps, 315th AW Public Affairs officer. "We live in a very mobile society where... MORE

The 315th Airlift Wing released a new mobile device app which brings the wing’s latest news and information to Reservists’ fingertips. Besides news, the app features a push message technology that will allow the wing to send out urgent messages including weather alerts and government shut downs. (U.S. Air Force Graphic)

CNO Releases Annual Navigation Plan
July 28, 2015 — Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert on Monday released a document that highlights the U.S. Navy's intended track and investments for the next five fiscal years."This year's navigation plan highlights our Navy's key investments, which support missions and functions outlined in the defense strategic guidance (DSG)," said Greenert... MORE

JB Charleston commander hosts first Big Ten Luncheon
July 27, 2015 — MORE

Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander (standing), conducts his first Big 10 Mission Partners Senior Leadership luncheon, July 23, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. The luncheon provides leadership the opportunity to discuss various topics, give unit updates and build unit cohesiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Seamus O’Boyle)

AF continues to work with DOD, OPM on cybersecurity incident
July 27, 2015 — The Air Force maintains its commitment to protect personal information from cyber threats by continuing efforts with the Defense Department and the Office of Personnel Management to assist those impacted by the recent cyber incident involving federal background investigation data.OPM and an interagency response team, including investigators from... MORE

Justice Files: Involuntary Administrative Discharges (June 2015)
July 24, 2015 — The below Airmen of Joint Base Charleston referred to below were involuntarily discharged for conduct that demonstrated a lack of potential for further service during the month of June 2015. Members discharged from their current enlistment with a less than fully Honorable service characterization are not entitled to receive educational benefits... MORE

Running in the heat
July 24, 2015 — Summer is here and we know what that means: 100 percent humidity and black flag conditions before 9 a.m., but we still have a job to do. Our mission statement, "We Enable Readiness" means we never stop working no matter the conditions. We still have to maintain our physical fitness and train in this hot and humid climate. Unfortunately, there are... MORE

Final rule puts more teeth Into Military Lending Act
July 24, 2015 — The Defense Department today closed loopholes to protect U.S. men and women in uniform from predatory lending practices, President Barack Obama said July 21 at the 116th Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention in Pittsburgh.The heightened level of financial and consumer-rights protection against unscrupulous practices, called the final rule of... MORE

The heightened level of financial and consumer-rights protection against unscrupulous practices, called the final rule of the Military Lending Act, covers all forms of payday loans, vehicle title loans, refund anticipation loans, deposit advance loans, installment loans, unsecured open-end lines of credit and credit cards. (Courtesy photo)

FY-16 Senior Enlisted Continuation Board postponed until December
July 22, 2015 — The fiscal year 2016 (FY-16) performance-based Senior Enlisted Continuation Board is postponed until December.Navy Personnel Command (NPC) received information that the board membership list was inadvertently released prior to the board convening. The public disclosure of these documents compromises the integrity of the board.The list of Sailors... MORE

IB Express celebrates 20 years at JB Charleston
July 22, 2015 — MORE

(From left to right) Todd Hobart, Maj. Rebecca Welton, Rich Weigold, Navy Capt. Timothy Sparks and Neils Merino-Thiebaud stand together July 22, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston during the Industries for the Blind Express Base Supply Center’s twentieth anniversary celebration. Sparks and Welton were both given commemorative coins for their support. Hobart, Weigold and Merino-Thiebaud are representatives for the IB Express. Welton is the 628th Contracting Squadron commander for Joint Base Charleston. Sparks is the Joint Base Charleston deputy commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)