News

Quality of Life Council Meeting
June 4, 2015 — MORE

A Quality of Life Council Meeting was held June 3, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. The meeting offered military servicemembers and their family members an opportunity to provide feedback directly to the supporting agencies on Joint Base Charleston. The following agencies were represented: 628th Force Support Squadron, 628th Comptroller Squadron, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, 628th Medical Group, Naval Health Clinic Charleston, Weapons Station Commissary and the Chapel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt)

Eleven sailors selected for advancement to senior chief petty officer
June 3, 2015 — Eleven Sailor's assigned to Joint Base Charleston, S.C., have been selected for advancement to the rank of senior chief petty officer.Sailors selected for advancement are:Naval Health Clinic CharlestonHMCS(FMF) James SmithNaval Nuclear Power Training CommandEMCS(SS) Donte T. PolsonEMCS(SW/AW) Joshua B. SmithETCS(SW) Ronald D. EvansETCS(SS) Stephen... MORE

Frequent Flyer Miles/Reward Programs; can you benefit?
June 3, 2015 — When traveling on official business there are always questions regarding the use of personal travel rewards programs. The following information should provide needed clarification.The Joint Travel Regulation paragraph 1300.B states, "A traveler on official business may keep promotional material, including frequent traveler benefits, for personal... MORE

Balfour Beatty Communities Launches 2015 Housing Survey
June 3, 2015 — At Balfour Beatty Communities, our primary goal is to provide quality housing and customer service so that our residents have a positive and enjoyable experience living with us. Housing residents are currently being asked to give feedback on Balfour Beatty Communities operations through the CEL Resident Satisfaction Survey. The annual survey is an... MORE

Don’t fall victim to the 100 Deadly Days of Summer
June 2, 2015 — It's summertime. A time everyone heads out on the roadways to enjoy South Carolina's beauty. Before you begin your travels, please review the following statistics:Traffic fatalities are on the rise in South Carolina. From January 1 to May 28, 2015 South Carolina experienced 349 fatalities on the roadways, a 51 victim increase over the same time... MORE

Charleston Battery hosts military appreciation night
June 2, 2015 — MORE

Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, greets officials, team captains and ball boys prior to the Charleston Battery soccer team's military appreciation night held at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island, S.C., May, 30 2015. The team wore camouflage uniforms and provided free tickets to any service member, retiree or spouse who presented a military ID. Charleston Battery won the match 1-0. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. William A. O’Brien)

CCAF Graduation
June 1, 2015 — Joint Base Charleston held its semi-annual Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony June 3, 2015 at the JB Charleston - Air Base Theater. One hundred and three graduates were honored during the ceremony.Note: Due to TDY, PCS and retirements, all of the graduates were not able to attend the ceremony.June 2015 CCAF Graduates1st Combat... MORE

Airmen attending the semi-annual Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony pose for a group photo June 3, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. CCAF was established April 1, 1972 and provides enlisted Airmen a regionally accredited degree through the Air University by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Food Safety Tips Before and During a Power Outage
June 1, 2015 — Hurricane season is here and with it is an increased chance of high winds and heavy rains that could cause your power to go out. You may have already created an emergency kit with plenty of bottled water and non-perishable food items. Maybe you have only gotten as far as thinking about making one but do you have a plan to keep your perishable foods... MORE

AIR MOBILITY COMMAND: 23 Years of Global Reach for America
June 1, 2015 — Today, Air Mobility Command celebrates 23 year of unrivaled Global Reach, with a rich heritage dating back decades.A new era in air power history began when AMC was born at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. June 1, 1992, after the Military Airlift Command and the Strategic Air Command were inactivated. Elements of those two organizations, MAC's worldwide... MORE

Air Mobility Command was created on June 1, 1992, when the Military Airlift Command and Strategic Air Command were inactivated. Elements of those two organizations, MAC's worldwide airlift system and SAC's KC-10 and KC-135 tanker force, combined to form AMC.

17th Airlift Squadron; A look back: 17th AS named AMC Airlift Squadron of the Year
June 1, 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 April 25, 1997 edition of the Airlift Dispatch.The 17th... MORE