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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)

315th MSG commander retires after 33 years
June 9, 2015 — Friends, family and fellow Airmen gathered at the Base Theatre June 7, 2015 to celebrate the long career and retirement of Col. James B. Hurley, commander, 315th Mission Support Group, Joint Base Charleston, S.C.During Hurley's 33-year career, he served with the active duty Air Force then transitioned to the Air Force Reserve, dedicating his... MORE

Brig. Gen. Randall A. Ogden presents a certificate of retirement to Col. James B. Hurley June 7, 2015 at the Joint Base Charleston theater in Charleston, S.C. During his 33-year career, Hurley first served with the active duty Air Force before transitioning to the Air Force Reserve. Hurley donned the Air Force uniform for the last time but will go on to serve in a civilian capacity with the 628th Air Base Wing Mission Support Group at the base. Hurley was the 315th Mission Support Group commander at Joint Base Charleston, and Ogden is the director, Air Force Reserve Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Shane Ellis)

Medal presented to heroic NCBC Marine
June 5, 2015 — The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal was awarded to Lance Cpl. Victor Padilla aboard Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston, S.C., April 21, 2015.Padilla, a correction specialist stationed at the Brig, received the medal for saving his best friend and fellow Marine from a suicide attempt, April 11, 2015.Padilla said he had dropped his friend... MORE

Commander J. Michael Cole pins the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal on Lance Cpl. Victor Padilla during a ceremony April 21, 2015 at the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Padilla was awarded the medal for saving his best friend and fellow marine from a suicide attempt on April 11, 2015. The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal is reserved for Sailors and Marines who distinguish themselves through heroic or meritorious achievement. Cole is the commanding officer of the NCBC and Padilla is a correction specialist at NCBC. (Courtesy photo / Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston)

DoD maintenance leader visits Charleston
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John Johns, deputy assistant secretary of defense for maintenance, presents a commemorative coin to Tech. Sgt. Brain Parmerter and Tech. Sgt. Richard Smith, for outstanding support June 4, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Johns was visiting Charleston to thank Airmen for their service. He provides oversight to the Department of Defense’s annual $80 billion maintenance program. Parmerter is a member of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Smith is a member of the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)