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628th FSS Changes Command
May 29, 2015
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
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
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
SSC Atlantic receives $797K rebate check from SCE&G
May 27, 2015
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
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
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)
Navy Advancements: 83 Sailors at JB Charleston advance
May 27, 2015
Dog placement ceremony held at NAVCONBRIG
May 27, 2015
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
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)