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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)

Deployed Airmen inspire kids to exercise
February 18, 2015 — Members of the 437th Operations Group, who are currently deployed to Southwest Asia, took time during their current deployment to participate in a local school's sports day.Qatar's 4th Annual National Sports day was held Feb. 10, 2015. The national holiday, held every year on the second Tuesday in February, emphasizes the benefits of physical... MORE

Volunteers await the arrival of the students from the American School of Doha for the school's annual National Sport Day, Feb. 10, 2015. Members from the 437th Operation Group who are currently deployed to Al Udeid Air Base participated in the school's National Sports Day, which is held every year on the second Tuesday in February, and emphasizes the benefits of physical activity for a healthy lifestyle among its population. Students rotated through activity stations that included three-legged and potato sack races, relay races, throwing and jumping competitions, indoor rock climbing and even water activities.

628th SFS Airman wins John Levitow award
February 17, 2015 — MORE

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, present Senior Airman Charles Benton, 628th Security Forces Squadron, the John Levitow Award during the Airman Leadership School Class 15-B graduation ceremony Feb. 12, 2015, at JB Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The Levitow Award is awarded for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and scholar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

628th SFS implements traffic citation changes
February 17, 2015 — Changes in traffic enforcement are coming to Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station.Effective Feb. 1, 2015, the 628th Security Forces Squadron expanded the charges under which they can issue the United States District Court Violation Notices, also known as Central Violations Bureau Form 1805. This form is used when it is determined an offender... MORE

Go-for-Green at the DFAC
February 17, 2015 — In today's world, the terms healthy and convenience do not necessarily go hand in hand. In an effort to bridge this gap for our team members at Joint Base Charleston, the Gaylor Dining Facility operates an Air Force program developed to help patrons choose healthy, fast options. This program is called "Go for Green." Go for Green is a nutritional... MORE