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Military Saves 2015
February 24, 2015 — To kick off the 2015 Military Saves Campaign, the Department of Defense has designated Feb. 23 to 28, 2015 as Military Saves Week. Celebrated annually by military installations around the globe, the overall goal of Military Saves is to increase financial awareness. To commemorate the event, Joint Base Charleston leadership signed the 2015 Military... MORE

AF Community Partnership Program, making every dollar count
February 24, 2015 — In a continued effort to strengthen community ties and explore cost-saving opportunities for Joint Base Charleston, base leadership hosted the first Air Force Community Partnership Program Initial Planning Meeting Feb. 13, 2015 at the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce in North Charleston, S.C.Colonel Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston... MORE

Guest speaker Frank Mauer, consultant for the Secretary of the Air Force, addresses Joint Base Charleston and community leaders Feb.13, 2015 at the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce in North Charleston, S.C., about implementing the Air Force Community Partnership Program, or P4 for short, at JB Charleston. The initial planning meeting for P4 included more than 70 community and base representatives who participated in a Brainstorming Session where they began identifying potential partnerships, areas where excess capacity existed, areas where help was needed and the resources available. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Alexandra Trobe)

Sam's Fitness Center hosts inaugural Fun Run and Polar Plunge
February 24, 2015 — MORE

Participants prepare to start the run portion of the inaugural 5K Fun Run and Polar Plunge hosted by Sam's Fitness Center on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Feb. 21, Following the run, participants then had to swim across the New Wave Aquatic Center pool at Sam's Fitness Center. The temperature for the day was in the low to mid 60s. (Courtesy photo/ Jessica Donnelly)

Justice Files: January 2015
February 23, 2015 — Article 15sThe Airmen of Joint Base Charleston referenced below were offered and accepted non-judicial punishment pursuant to Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice during the month of January 2015. Airmen offered NJP by their commander may either accept the NJP, and be judged by their commander as to their guilt or innocence as well... MORE

JB Charleston legal office covers both the AB and WS
February 23, 2015 — No matter what side of Joint Base Charleston you call home, the 628th Air Base Wing Legal Office has you covered.These two locations make it easier for base members to take advantage of the myriad of services the legal office can provide. Legal services are provided to active-duty members, active Guard and Reserve members, retirees and dependents... MORE

Forrest City recognized for customer service
February 18, 2015 — MORE

Colonel Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, presents Forrest City Military Communities of JB Charleston with the 2014 Multifamily Real Estate Award for Customer Service Excellence Feb. 11, 2015 at JB Charleston, S.C. Forrest City was recognized for their customer service for all four Air Base neighborhoods. (Courtesy photo)

Medal of Honor recipient tours NHCC
February 18, 2015 — MORE

Petty Officer 3rd Class Charles Simmons, a general duty corpsman and Petty Officer 1st Class John Furr, a hospital corpsman at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, S.C., greet Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) James Livingston, at the NHCC, Joint Base Charleston, Feb. 13, 2015. During his visit to NHCC, Livingston toured the facility and met with various Sailors. Livingston was accompanied on his tour by Capt. Marvin Jones, NHCC commanding officer (left); and Senior Chief Floreen Johnson, NHCC’s acting command master chief (center). (U.S. Navy photo / Kris Patterson)

EO: ensuring a safe work environment for all
February 18, 2015 — Equal opportunity strives to promote an environment free from personal, social or institutional barriers that could prevent Air Force members from rising to their highest potential."The biggest thing about EO is we're all about helping people," said Toby Housey, Joint Base Charleston equal opportunity practitioner. "That comes two-fold. From a... MORE

JB Charleston Airman billed as Air Force’s best FM for 2014
February 18, 2015 — A Joint Base Charleston Senior NCO was recently named by Air Force officials the Air Force's best Financial Management SNCO.Master Sergeant Mark Thompson, 628th Comptroller Squadron financial analysis flight chief, was recognized as the Secretary of the Air Force Financial Management SNCO of the Year for 2014."Master Sgt. Thompson's selection as... MORE

Master Sgt. Mark Thompson, 628th Comptroller Squadron financial management flight chief

Combat Camera Airmen complete ATSO training
February 18, 2015 — The 1st Combat Camera Squadron stationed at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., hosted an Ability to Survive and Operate exercise Feb. 2 through 13 for the third year in a row.ATSO is a two week-long exercise with the first week focusing on weapons, tactics and documentation in a classroom setting and the second week in the field to practice the skills... MORE

Airmen from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, 3rd Combat Camera Squadron (from Joint Base San Antonio) and the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal, deplane a C-17 Globemaster III during the start of an Ability to Survive and Operate Exercise Feb. 9, 2015 at North Auxiliary Airfield, S.C. The ATSO exercise is an annual event designed to test the ability of Air Force combat camera Airmen to survive, operate and provide imagery in an austere environment. Combat camera Airmen document a full range of military operations in support of senior leaders and combatant commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)