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Former Airman sentenced to 18 years in drunken-driving death tells story
January 20, 2015 — He was born into an Air Force family, moving around from Florida, to Okinawa, then to Oklahoma."My parents were strict," said Lane Wyatt, a former airman first class and client-systems technician stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.His father, a retired Air Force major, started off as an enlisted Airman before commissioning. His... MORE

Former Airman 1st Class Lane Wyatt recounts the night of June 30, 2013, when he killed Citari Townes-Sweatt in an drunk-driving accident. Wyatt was sentenced Dec. 19 to 18 years in prison. (U.S. Air Force photos/David Bedard)

628th CES performs structural fire training
January 16, 2015 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department Airmen aim a fire hose at a structural fire Jan. 12, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C during a live-fire training exercise. Local fire departments came to the base and trained with the Airmen and shared their experiences and knowledge of firefighting.Click here for full slideshow MORE

The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department Airmen aim a fire hose at a structural fire Jan. 12, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C during a live-fire training exercise. Local fire departments came to the base and trained with the Airmen and shared their experiences and knowledge of firefighting. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

JB Charleston celebrates MLK Day
January 16, 2015 — MORE

More than 100 Airmen, Sailors ,service members, civilians and family members prepare for the start of a memorial march commemorating Martin Luther King Jr., in front of the base chapel Jan. 16, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Following the march a celebratory program was held inside the chapel, with guest speaker Doug Hunter, the executive director of the Whitfield Center for Christian Leadership at Charleston Southern University. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday that celebrates his life and achievements as an influential leader of the American Civil Rights Movement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Jones assumes command of the NOSC
January 14, 2015 — MORE

Commander Stephen Jones (left) assumed command of Navy Operational Support Center from CDR Shaun Murphy (right), Jan. 10, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. Jones' previous assignment was at U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., and Jones will become the deputy director of Legislative Affairs with the Chief of Navy Reserve at the Pentagon, D.C. (Courtesy Photo)

True Blue Gala honors Medal of Honor recipients
January 14, 2015 — MORE

Medal of Honor recipient, Army Maj. Gen. (ret) Patrick Brady is escorted by Navy Lt. Angela Mound into the True Blue Gala, Jan. 9, 2014 at Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant, S.C. The True Blue Gala honored some of our nation's greatest military heroes and was one of many events throughout the week benefitting the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation. Mound is assigned to the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. (Courtesy Photo)

JB Charleston practices security measures
January 14, 2015 — MORE

Senior Airman Tony Roybal, 628th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, notifies the 628th Civil Engineering Squadron’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal team of a suspicious package at the Air Base fitness center during an exercise Jan. 14, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. JB Charleston held an exercise Jan. 14 through 15 to test the implementation of Force Protection levels in the event of an on base disturbance. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Changes coming to AB Fitness Center and DFAC
January 13, 2015 — In light of resource challenges due to upcoming deployments, the 628th Force Support Squadron will be adjusting the hours of operation and the level of services provided for two of its facilities starting Jan. 14, 2015.Patrons of the Air Base Fitness Center will see a change in the hours of operation. The new hours will be as follows:Monday through... MORE

AF announces no involuntary force management programs for FY15
January 13, 2015 — Air Force officials announced in December there is no longer a need to conduct involuntary force management programs for fiscal year 2015 following a year of significant reductions designed to meet the Defense Department strategic and budgetary guidance.Officials confirmed that fiscal year 2014 goals were achieved to size and shape the force,... MORE

315th AW earns best large Reserve unit ARM award
January 13, 2015 — The 315th Airlift Wing earned the Sergeant Dee Campbell Outstanding Large Unit Air Force Aviation Resource Management Team of the Year for 2014. "Our Aviation Resource Management Team is awesome!" said Col. Caroline Evernham, 315th Operations Group commander. "These are the men and women who ensure all our paperwork is correct, before and after... MORE

Civilian Expeditionary Workforce – Sign up for the opportunity of a lifetime
January 13, 2015 — Use your experience and expertise to support Department of Defense Operations Overseas by volunteering to deploy as a member of the Civilian Expeditionary Workforce.The U.S. Central Command CEW allows current DoD civilian employees to use their initiative, capabilities, experience, skill and knowledge in support of the DoD in accomplishing its... MORE