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Base and community meet for P4 Final Planning meeting
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Lieutenant Col. Warren Brainard gives a briefing during the P4 Community Partnering Final Planning Meeting June 5, 2015 at the Charleston Chamber of Commerce in North Charleston, S.C. Both base leadership and local community members have been working over the last several months in groups to look at and develop creative ways to leverage capabilities and resources, combine like services, and improve the quality of life for those who call Charleston home. The Final Planning Meeting, also called the “Realities Workshop,” was the third workshop held and provided a forum for the group to review 10 potential initiatives and areas for partnership. Brainard is the 628th Security Forces Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michaela Judge) - 31

Wing CC visits MWD team
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Col. Jeffrey DeVore poses with Airmen, military working dogs and leadership from the 628th Security Forces Squadron June 10, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. DeVore, the Joint Base Charleston commander, visited the Airmen and their furry colleagues to thank them for their service and for protecting the installation. The MWD team presented the commander with a commemorative coin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Local WWII veteran shares experiences
June 10, 2015 — In advance of the 70th anniversary of D-Day, Lt. Col. (Ret.) William Tuxworth, United States Air Force, joined the more than 30 Joint Base Charleston personnel for lunch June 4, 2015 at the Charleston Club on JB Charleston, S.C.He shared many of his personal stories from his 27 year military career starting in the Army Air Corps and continuing into... MORE

JB Charleston officers selected for promotion
June 10, 2015 — The Air Force announced June 9, 2015 that it had selected 1,499 majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel and 57 captains for promotion to major during the calendar year 2015A Lieutenant Colonel LAF and LAF-J and Major LAF-J Selection Boards.Four Joint Base Charleston officers were selected for promotion to major and lieutenant colonelMajors... MORE

Operation Air Force; USAFA, ROTC cadets visit Joint Base Charleston
June 10, 2015 — While school is out for most college students, Operation Air Force is just beginning for 18 Air Force cadets visiting Joint Base Charleston, S.C., from June 2-15, 2015.Cadets from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Col., and Reserve Officer Training Corps programs from across the United States traveled to JB Charleston. They... MORE

Capt. Timothy Sparks and Lt. Col. Christopher May give a group of cadets from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Col., and Reserve Officer Training Corps programs from across the United States the Joint Base Charleston mission brief June 4, 2015 at JB Charleston, S.C.. The cadets are visiting JB Charleston for two weeks as part of Operation Air Force, which exposes them to a real-world Air Force environment and provides them the opportunity to see how base components work together to meet the mission. This is the first of three group scheduled to visit the base. (U.S. Air Force photo / Trisha Gallaway)

IDS Mobile App created to provide quick information
June 10, 2015 — The Joint Base Charleston Integrated Delivery System has recently launched a mobile app to provide quick information for various events and services on Joint Base Charleston.The "Joint Base Charleston IDS" downloadable app is now available for iPhone and Android smart phone users."Users can scan the following QRCs or search 'Joint Base Charleston... MORE

The Joint Base Charleston Integrated Delivery System has recently launched a mobile app to provide information for various events and services on Joint Base Charleston. Users can scan the quick response code (QRC) or search for “Joint Base Charleston IDS.” (Courtesy graphic)

841st TB preps vehicles, equipment for shipment
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Equipment is loaded onto the ARC Freedom vehicle carrier, June 7, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. The 841st Transportation Battalion is loading more than 1,200 vehicles and equipment to be shipped to Europe. The 841st TB's mission is to conduct surface deployment and redeployment distribution and water terminal operations in support of the warfighter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt)

Two worthy causes allow us to give back to our own
June 9, 2015 — During the month of June, military members are presented with an opportunity to show their gratitude to past heroes by supporting the Air Force Enlisted Village and the Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force Scholarship Program.The Air Force Enlisted Village was founded in 1967 after a survey conducted by the Air Force Sergeant's Association found... MORE

17th Airlift Squadron; A look back: 17 AS crew gets top honors at Air Tattoo
June 9, 2015 — Editor's Note: As the 437th Airlift Wing gears up to inactivate the 17th Airlift Squadron, we hope you enjoy the walk down memory lane with us as we reprint stories that highlight the achievements of the Air Force's first operational C-17 squadron. This week's article was first printed in the August 11, 2000 edition of the Airlift Dispatch.The 17th... MORE

US Pacific Fleet Marks 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Midway
June 9, 2015 — The U.S. Pacific Fleet staff commemorated the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway with a ceremony at its Pearl Harbor headquarters June 5, 2015.The Battle of Midway was fought June 4-7, 1942 and was the decisive defeat that effectively halted the Imperial Japanese Navy's advance across the Pacific.Fleet Commander Adm. Scott Swift spoke of the... MORE

From the right, Capt. Dale Rielage, director of intelligence and information operations, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet; David Rosenberg, guest speaker; and Capt. John Shimotsu, U.S. Pacific Fleet Chaplain; salute during a ceremony at fleet headquarters to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway, which took place June 4-7, 1942, was a decisive victory for the U.S. Navy and is regarded as the turning point of the war in the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tamara Vaughn/Released)