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Seventeen JB Charleston Airmen selected for promotion to major and colonel
February 26, 2015 — The Air Force Personnel Center announced Feb. 11, 2015 that it had selected 2,126 captains for promotion to the rank of major and 456 lieutenant colonels for promotion to the rank of colonel.Eligible officers were considered during the calendar year 2014C Colonel (Chaplain/Line of the Air Force), CY14D Colonel (Nurse Corps) and the CY14C Major... MORE

NOSC Charleston set to celebrate 100 years of the Navy Reserve
February 26, 2015 — The Navy Operational Support Center Charleston, the City of North Charleston, and the Navy League of Charleston will celebrate the Navy Reserve Centennial, March 7, at Riverfront Park in North Charleston, S.C. Since its formation on March 3, 1915 from a campaign launched by Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels and his assistant Franklin D... MORE

Tuskegee Airmen: Faces that Changed America Forever
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Therapy dog program takes bite out of mental health
February 25, 2015 — Airmen from the 628th Medical Operations Squadron began a therapy dog program in December 2014, at Joint Base Charleston to reach out to military members by contributing to their well-being, boosting moral and promoting Mental Health Clinic services. The program was envisioned by Senior Airman Eric Bowen a 628th MDOS mental health technician, and... MORE

Lilly, an 8-year-old Australian Shepard and therapy dog, visits with Airmen from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Feb. 25, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Lilly is part of the 628th Medical Operations Squadron therapy dog program, which reaches out to military members by contributing to their well-being, boosting moral and promoting Mental Health Clinic services. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Annual fund drive benefitting local Sailors and Marines begins March 2nd
February 25, 2015 — Each year, the Secretary of the Navy tasks the active-duty members to conduct a fund drive in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Starting March 2, 2015 the Naval Weapons Station will begin its month-long fund drive in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, an organization whose mission is to help Marines, Sailors and their... MORE

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (Courtesy photo)

Do you know who your Key Spouse is?
February 25, 2015 — You may have heard the term key spouse, and you may have even met one at some point, but do you really know who they are, what they do and where to find them?Key spouses can be found in any of the Air Force units across Joint Base Charleston and they are standing by to provide support in any way they can.First it's important to recognize exactly... MORE

Key spouses from Joint Base Charleston took part in a Key Spouse Incentive Flight Feb. 7, 2015. The flight was hosted by the 15th Airlift Squadron and provided the key spouses with the opportunity to see first hand the mission they enable. The flight included an airdrop and flying along the South Carolina coastline with the cargo doors open. (Courtesy photo)

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