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Navy Advancements: 83 Sailors at JB Charleston advance
May 27, 2015 — The E-4, E-5 and E-6 advancement quotes for active duty, Selected Reserve , and Full-Time Support Sailors was released May 18, 2015 and 83 Sailors assigned to Joint Base Charleston have been selected for advancement.Those selected for advancement are as follows:Naval Consolidated Brig CharlestonAO1 Anthony Aaron(PG)STS2 Dean Allen (PG)FC1 Anthony... MORE

Dog placement ceremony held at NAVCONBRIG
May 27, 2015 — MORE

Stephen Hart, a U.S. Army veteran poses with Baara, a two and-a-half year old chocolate Labrador mix following a dog placement ceremony May 21, 2015 at the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Baara was trained by inmates at the NCBC in partnership with Canines For Service, Inc. Canines for Service is a national program that provides disabled veterans with quality, trained service dogs. The program teams military prisoners at the NCBC with future service dogs, many that have been rescued from local animal shelters. Baara arrived for training at NCBC May 29, 2014 from the Doc Williams SPCA in Monck's Corner, S.C., and will assist Hart with both his mobility and posttraumatic stress disorder commands. Hart is excited to welcome Baara into his life and hopes he will help bring about a sense of normalcy to his life. (NCBC courtesy photo)

17th Airlift Squadron; A look back: Base get's fourth flying unit as 17th MAS is reactivated
May 26, 2015 — Editor's Note: As the 437th Airlift Wing gears up to deactivate 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 article was first printed in the Aug. 7, 1987 edition of the Airlift Dispatch. Eighteen years... MORE

Maj. Gen. Donald A. Logeais (right) passes the 17th MAS flag to Lt Col. Michael Wooley as Lt. Col. (Ret) Edwin Green, former 17th MAS commander looks on. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Ron Brotherton)

SPAWAR holds Memorial Day Observance ceremony
May 22, 2015 — MORE

The Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard presents the colors as employees and honored guests attend SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic's first Memorial Day observance, held May 21, 2015 on Joint Base Charleston - Naval Weapons Station. Medal of Honor recipient Maj. Gen. (ret) James Livingston was the event's guest speaker. (U.S. Navy photo / Joseph Bullinger)

Haws takes command of CG MLEA
May 22, 2015 — MORE

Captain Tom Walsh, Jr. (left) shakes hands with Captain Tim Haws (right) after effecting the relief during the Coast Guard Maritime Law Enforcement Academy's change of command ceremony May 12, 2015 in Charleston, S.C. The ceremony was presided over by Rear Admiral David Throop, commander of the Coast Guard Force Readiness Command located in Norfolk, Va. Captain Walsh departs for duty as chief, Training Division, Coast Guard Force Readiness Command and Captain Haws is reporting in from Coast Guard Training Center in Yorktown, Va. (Courtesy photo)

Eleven C-17s take to the Lowcountry skies
May 21, 2015 — Exercise Crescent Reach kicked-off May 18, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and began it's critical sequence May 21, 2015 when 11 C-17 Globemaster IIIs took to the skies over the Lowcounty after taking off from the JB Charleston flightline in 30 second intervals beginning at approximately 7:45 a.m. Crescent Reach is an annual mobility and large... MORE

C-17 Globemaster IIIs sit in the sun before the beginning of multi-ship formation May 21, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. during exercise Crescent Reach 2015. The exercise tested JB Charleston’s ability to launch a large aircraft formation and mobilize a large amount of cargo and passengers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Charleston RiverDogs Military Spouse Appreciation Night
May 20, 2015 — MORE

Ashley Waugh, spouse of 17th Airlift Squadron pilot Donald Waugh, throws the first pitch during the Charleston RiverDogs Military Spouse Appreciation Night game April 25, 2013, at the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park in Charleston, S.C. The Charleston RiverDogs hosted Military Appreciation night to show their support for the local military. (U.S. Air Force photo/ 2nd Lt. Alexandra Trobe)

JB Charleston holds annual Street Smart safety brief
May 20, 2015 — MORE

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, briefs members of JB Charleston on the importance of safety practices during the annual Street Smart safety briefing, May 14, 2015 at the Air Base Theater. The briefing contained detailed videos and demonstrations on practicing good safety and using common sense to prevent serious injury or death. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman George Goslin)

Anzio Beachhead WWII Vets visit JB Charleston
May 19, 2015 — More than 80 Anzio Beachhead Veterans of World War II and family members shared their last reunion tour, May 15, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.During their tour, the veterans were able to see demonstrations of today's operations of the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, the 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Bio Environmental... MORE

Kenneth Muston, an Anzio Beachhead Invasion veteran poses for a photo in the loadmaster seat on a C-17 Globemaster III, May 15, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. during a tour of the installation. More than 20 veterans from the event were in Charleston to celebrate what could be their last reunion event together and to share their stories with the servicemembers stationed here. Muston, who is 91-years-old was a private first class from B Company 3rd Infantry Division. The invasion of Anzio, near the outskirts of Rome, began Jan. 22, 1944, lasted four months and took the lives of nearly 2,800 Americans. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

628th ABW Quarterly Awards
May 19, 2015 — MORE

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, pose for a group photo with the award winners during the 628th ABW Quarterly Awards Ceremony May 13, 2015, at the Charleston Club on JB Charleston, S.C. The winners are (left to right) Senior Airman Michael Cassar, Honor Guard Member of the Quarter, Mr. Donald Reed, Volunteer of the Quarter, Capt. James Ferrel, CGO of the Quarter, Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Angel, Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, Mr. Jason Frederickson, Cat I Civilian of the Quarter, Airman 1st Class Mariah Magtoto, Airman of the Quarter, Ms. Sandra Walker-Halliman, Cat II Civilian of the Quarter and Master Sgt. Caroline Bunce, SNCO of the Quarter. The Quarterly Awards are held to recognize outstanding Airmen, noncommisioned officers, senior noncomissioned officers, company grade officers and civilians for their hard work and dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)