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DAF processes religious accommodations requests
December 22, 2021 — Each request is individually reviewed by Religious Resolution Teams at the wing, garrison, major command and field command levels, which are made up of chaplains, medical providers, judge advocates, and other subject matter experts... MORE

Air Force operational C2 advisors provide more than just advice
December 21, 2021 — The U.S. Air Force’s senior advisors in the Operational Command Training Program, or OCTP, had a busy 2021, connecting the strategic-level Joint All Domain Command and Control, or JADC2, concept to operational-level command and control organizations... MORE

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WAPS adjusts for 22E6, 22E5 testing cycles
December 15, 2021 — Starting with the 22E6 and E5 promotion testing cycles, the Air Force will begin using Situational Judgment Test questions as part of the Promotion Fitness Examination... MORE

Starting with the 22E6 and E5 promotion testing cycles, the Air Force will begin using Situational Judgment Test questions as part of the Promotion Fitness Examination. This change is an integral part of the overall talent management transformation effort to better align the enlisted promotion system with the Air Force’s foundational competencies and the new Airman Leadership Qualities, as well as provide an agile approach to measuring the diverse knowledge, skills, and experience of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

315th AW tradition brings Santa Flight to JBC
December 6, 2021 — Santa made a special appearance on the Joint Base Charleston flight line during the 315th Airlift Wing’s annual Santa Flight Sunday afternoon.JB Charleston Airmen and their families gathered to greet him aboard a C-17 Globemaster III where the children to told him what they want for Christmas.Lt. Col. Susan Gordon, 315th Operation Support Squadron... MORE

DAF selects Airmen, Guardians for promotion in 21E9, 21S9, 22S8 cycles; lists post Dec. 9
December 2, 2021 — Department of the Air Force officials selected 505 Air Force senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,775 eligible for a selection rate of 18.19% in the 21E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

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U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marines Conduct Joint Training
November 30, 2021 — U.S. Airmen and U.S. Marines came together for an integrated training mission, affording service members a unique hands-on training opportunity. Pilots and loadmasters from the 16th Airlift Squadron and Marines assigned to the Combat Logistics Company 21 flew a local training mission at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Oct. 26, 2021... MORE

U.S. Marines from the Combat Logistics Company 21 wait for takeoff on a C-17 Globemaster III during a training mission on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 26, 2021.

628 ABW Security Forces Holds First ever Green Dog Seminar
November 29, 2021 — Military working dogs have been a vital part of our military since the early 1940’s. But how does the Air Force train our K9 partners? The 628th Security Forces Squadron from Joint Base Charleston is hoping to add best practices training to the curriculum going forward... MORE

The Green Dog Seminar is the first shared practices seminar of its kind in the Department of Defense and hopes to give handlers more tools and techniques for future use.

Sailor Highlight- MA1 Thomas SIMBICC Instructor
November 29, 2021 — MA1 Bradley Thomas, a Shore Installation Management Boat Coxswain Course (SIMBICC) instructor at the Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station, highlights what the course has to offer... MORE

Inns of Charleston Welcome JB Charleston Families
November 29, 2021 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cody Gravitt, 628th Force Support Squadron commander, center, U.S. Air Force Col. Callistus Elbourne, 628th Mission Support Group command, left, U.S. Air Force Col. Marc Greene, 628th Air Base Wing and Joint Base Charleston commander and members of the 628th FSS cut the ceremonial ribbon in front of the Inns of Charleston at... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cody Gravitt, 628th Force Support Squadron commander, center, U.S. Air Force Col. Callistus Elbourne, 628th Mission Support Group command, left, U.S. Air Force Col. Marc Greene, 628th Air Base Wing and Joint Base Charleston commander and members of the 628th FSS cut the ceremonial ribbon in front of the Inns of Charleston at JB Charleston, Oct. 21, 2021.

Joint Base Charleston recognized for Afghanistan evacuation efforts
November 29, 2021 — U.S. Air Force Col. Marc Greene, 628th Air Base Wing and Joint Base Charleston commander, was honored during a council meeting at Charleston City Hall, South Carolina, Oct. 12, 2021. John Tecklenburg, Mayor of Charleston, presented Greene with a Proclamation honoring the actions of JB Charleston Airmen during the Afghanistan evacuations. During the efforts, crews evacuated approximately 124,000 refugees and Americans due to the swift response from JB Charleston Airmen. Greene accepted the honor on behalf of JB Charleston leaders, Airmen and Mission Partners. ... MORE