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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

628th FSS Changes Command
May 29, 2015 — MORE

Lt. Col. Joseph Thomas, 628th Force Support Squadron commander, takes the guidon from Col. Michael Mongold, 628th Missions Support Group commander during the squadron's change of command ceremony May 29, 2015 at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Thomas' previous assignment was at Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Al., where he was the chief of Protocol. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jessica Donnelly)

The Joint Base Charleston 628th Force Support Squadron held a change of command ceremony May 29, 2015 at the Charleston Club to recognize the outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Jennifer Judd, and welcome the incoming commander, Lt. Col. Joseph Thomas. (Photo by Jessica Donnelly, 628th FSS Marketing)

Kicking out sexual assault
May 29, 2015 — MORE

Airmen from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron scramble to catch the ball, May 29, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., during a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response kickball event. The event was held by the 628th Communications Squadron to help promote sexual assault awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Airman named Exchange Club of Charleston's Airman of the Year
May 28, 2015 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Angeli Yerkey, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, is presented the Exchange Club of Charleston’s Airman of the Year award by Don Gardner, a club member, during club’s Military Awards Luncheon May 14, 2015 at the Citadel Alumni Center in Charleston, S.C. The Exchange Club of Charleston hosts the luncheon each year and uses it as a way to recognize local service members for their “selfless commitment and dedication.” As a member of the 437th APS, Yerkey has managed security clearances for more than 400 Airmen and civilians as well as routinely validating the squadron’s security program by testing reactions and compliance, which corrected security vulnerability and boosted the overall security of 12 facilities valued at $23.4 million. She has also volunteered more than 100 hours of service as the Squadron Booster Club vice president, the Asian-American Committee lead as well as serving as a 2015 Air Force Ball committee member. Lastly, Yerkey continues to further her education and has completed 33 course hours toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Human Resources. (Courtesy photo / Exchange Club of Charleston)

Sailors Retiring or Separating: Ensure Medical Records are Turned In for Future Care
May 27, 2015 — Sailors are being reminded to personally ensure their medical and dental records are available to the Department of Veterans Affairs by returning them to their medical treatment facility at retirement or separation, Navy leaders said May 26, 2015."A benefit of service is a lifetime of support from the VA," said Ann Stewart, director, Pay and... MORE

SSC Atlantic receives $797K rebate check from SCE&G
May 27, 2015 — Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic received a rebate check from South Carolina Electric and Gas in the amount of $797,215 May 26, 2015 at the Naval Weapons Station Joint Base Charleston.The rebate check is a result of successful energy savings rebate initiatives under SCE&G's EnergyWise for your Business Program. Energy savings were... MORE

Capt. Amy Burin, commanding officer of Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic, along with Executive Director Steve Dunn, Facilities Manager Darrell Denaux and Energy Program Manager Tom Egbert accept a rebate check from South Carolina Electric and Gas in the amount of $797,215 May 26, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. The check is a result of successful energy savings rebate initiatives under SSC Atlantic’s Energy Savings Performance Contract and SCE&G’s EnergyWise for your Business program. (U.S. Navy photo by Joe Bullinger/Released)

VA, DOD open new Joint Physical Therapy Clinic
May 27, 2015 — Active duty military personnel and veterans stood side-by-side May 20, 2015 to celebrate the grand opening of the new VA-DoD Joint Physical Therapy Clinic located at Naval Health Clinic Charleston on Joint Base Charleston, S.C.The event was led by mistress of ceremonies Cmdr. Amy Smith, director for administration at NHCC and featured addresses... MORE

Lori Merrow, VA physical therapist; Navy Lt. Lauren Brown, Department of Defense physical therapist; Navy Capt. Marvin Jones, commanding officer of Naval Health Clinic Charleston; and Scott Isaacks, director of the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, cut the ribbon to officially open the joint VA-DoD Physical Therapy Clinic during a ceremony May 20, 2015 at the NHCC at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The clinic is part of the Lowcountry Federal Healthcare Alliance, which is designated as a Joint Venture site and recognized by both the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs for collaboration efforts to improve medical services for beneficiaries of both agencies. (Courtesy photo / Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center)

JB Charleston Youth of the Year wins state title
May 27, 2015 — The 2015 state level Military Youth of The Year is a member of the Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Air Base Youth Center. Dorian Holnes, the son of Pablo Holnes (retired Air Force) and Martiza Dawkins-Holnes, was named the South Carolina Military Youth of the Year May 1, 2015 earning $5,000 in scholarship money. Holnes now moves on to compete for the... MORE

Dorian Holnes, the son of Pablo Holnes (retired Air Force) and Martiza Dawkins-Holnes, was named the South Carolina Military Youth of the Year May 1, 2015 by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America earning $5,000 in scholarship money. Holnes will moves on to compete for the regional title. Candidates were required to provide three letter of recommendation as well as write four essays; the first being about their club experience, the second about their vision for America’s youth, the third about what they strive to stand for in the minds and hearts of those who know them. Lastly, the youth center candidates submitted a fourth essay discussing the unique challenges and opportunities of growing up in a military family. In addition to the letters of recommendation and essays, candidates participated in an interview segment as well as delivering a speech based on the content of their application essays. Holnes is a student at Fort Dorchester High School in Summerville, S.C., and is planning to attend the University of Texas at Austin to study film and cinematography. (Courtesy Photo / JB Charleston Air Base Youth Center)