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AF Assistance Fund; Airmen helping Airmen
February 3, 2015 — Giving back is a way of life in the Air Force, and the annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, which begins Feb. 9, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, is another example of Airmen taking care of Airmen.The AFAF, which runs by the theme, 'Commitment to Caring,' is made up of four charities, the Air Force Aid Society, the Air Force Enlisted Village,... MORE

The 2014 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign contributes to four charities: the Air Force Aid Society, General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation, the Air Force Village and the Air Force Enlisted Village. It provides an annual effort to raise funds for charitable affiliates that provide support to the Air Force family (active duty, retirees, reservists, guard and their dependents, including surviving spouses) in need.

Keeping it clean: Glimpse at vehicle operators
February 3, 2015 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Jesse Brown, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, conducts a routine cleaning of a 44 passenger bus Jan. 28, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The buses are scheduled to be washed three times a month, unless additional cleaning is needed, by members of the LRS vehicle operations. The buses are used to transport individuals (Aircrews, tours, etc.) to and from the flight line. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading )

Justice Files: 2014 Fourth Quarter Administrative Discharges
February 3, 2015 — The Airmen of Joint Base Charleston referred to below were involuntarily discharged for performance and/or conduct that demonstrated their lack of potential for further service during the fourth quarter of 2014 (October-December).Members discharged from their current enlistment with a less than fully Honorable service characterization are not... MORE

School News – Palmetto Scholars Academy
February 3, 2015 — Palmetto Scholars Academy, a state charter school, is currently accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. The school operates a grades 6 -12 curriculum for talented and gifted students, and is currently located on the old Navy base.Under a new state law, 20 percent of enrollment in each class can be set aside for military children... MORE

TSP Update - Team Charleston
January 28, 2015 — Beginning February 1, 2015 the Roth TSP deduction election will change and require members to make a manual update in MyPay from a specified dollar amount to a percentage. This change applies ONLY to the Roth TSP.The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) will implement these capabilities that enable DoD to comply with Roth TSP... MORE

Humans of JB Charleston: A1C Alasha Green
January 28, 2015 — MORE

I want to show that women can serve in the military and be just as successful as men if not more. The military gives me the purpose I am looking for and the benefit of traveling around the world. I graduated high school in New Orleans, La., and have a younger brother, Alij, who is preparing to join the Air Force as well.

- Alasha Green, U.S. Air Force security forces airmen at Joint Base Charleston.

Humans of JB Charleston: Staff Sgt. James Wilson
January 28, 2015 — MORE

I grew up in a rough area in West Virginia and had been living on my own since I was 16 years old. When I was 20 years old I realized I was headed down a bad path and new I needed to make a change. A lot of my friends were joining the Marines, and well, I cut all my hair off and joined the Army. They had the most rugged looking uniform and I wanted to do rugged work. I joined as infantry and deployed for 15 months in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2007 through 2008. My supervisors had the greatest impact on me during my first few years in service. I grew up without a father or brothers in my life and my leaders and peers were great examples of what I wanted to be; they truly took over the roles I had missed out on during my youth. They became my brothers and sisters-in-arms. I have a wife and daughter now and love the time I’ve spent in the Army. I don’t know where I would be right now if I hadn’t joined.

-James Wilson, U.S. Army staff sergeant at Joint Base Charleston.

Motivated Airmen complete new Security Force Augmentation Training
January 27, 2015 — Before joining the "real Air Force" as, finance, civil engineering, maintenance and force support specialists, 22 Airmen, who had just graduated from the First Term Airmen Center Jan. 22, 2015, were selected to become the newest members of the Security Forces Augmentee Program.After two-and-a-half days of training, these Airmen became Joint Base... MORE

628th ABW hosts Annual Awards Banquet
January 27, 2015 — MORE

Retired Marine Maj. Gen. James Livingston speaks to an audience of Airmen and Sailors Jan. 23, 2015, at the 2015 628th Air Base Wing Annual Awards Banquet at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Livingston is a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the United States’ highest military decoration, for heroic actions in 1968 during the Vietnam war. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

NNPTC recognize honor grads at Class 1406 graduation ceremony
January 27, 2015 — MORE

Naval Nuclear Power Training Command staff and students recognized Ensign Derek Oesterheld and Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brandon Whitson as the top officer and enlisted honor graduates during the Nuclear Power School Class 1406 graduation ceremony Jan. 23, 2015 in Goose Creek, S.C. More than 1,200 staff members, classmates, family and friends gathered to honor the class before their transition to future duty stations. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Pastrick / Released).