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315th AW to continue with combined UTA construct
January 7, 2015 — Following a three-month trial period, the decision was made Dec. 8, 2014, for the 315th Airlift Wing to continue with one combined Unit Training Assembly weekend for the foreseeable future, with an unsupported alternate weekend.This transition will be the first time the wing has conducted operations regularly through a single UTA since the height... MORE

Five 315th AW officers selected for colonel
January 7, 2015 — The 315th Airlift Wing commander recently announced five officers have been selected for promotion to colonel in the latest officer promotion round.The following lieutenant colonels were selected:Cade Gibson, 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commanderChris Hobbs, 315th Maintenance Group deputy commanderJerome McLin, 315th Mission Support Group... MORE

DOD releases 2015 military pay, compensation rates
January 7, 2015 — The Defense Department announced the 2015 military pay and compensation rates for service members Dec. 22, with most service members receiving a 1 percent increase in basic pay.The new rates for basic pay, basic allowance for housing (BAH), basic allowance for subsistence (BAS), and the cost of living allowance (COLA) rates for the contiguous U.S... MORE

Boeing completes successful first flight in KC-46 program
January 7, 2015 — The KC-46 Pegasus development program completed its first flight of Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD) aircraft #1 Dec. 28.EMD #1 is a provisioned 767-2C freighter and the critical building block for the KC-46 missionized aerial refueler. The maiden flight took off at 9:29 AM PST from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, and landed at... MORE

Smoke is in the air ... prescribed fire season begins on JB Charleston
January 6, 2015 — Be prepared to smell some wood smoke around Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station this winter. Wood smoke usually indicates a prescribed fire is being conducted by the station's Natural Resources personnel somewhere on the Weapon Station's 11,000 acres of managed timberlands. And while the smoke from a prescribed fire can be annoying, these fires... MORE

Be prepared to smell some wood smoke around Joint Base Charleston (JB CHS) Weapons Station this winter. Wood smoke usually indicates that a prescribed fire is being conducted by the Station’s Natural Resources personnel somewhere on the Weapon Station's 11,000 acres of managed timberlands. (Courtesy photo)

Short Stay holds inaugural Polar Plunge
January 5, 2015 — MORE

Polar Plunge participants race toward the chilly waters of Lake
Moultrie as part of the inaugural Polar Plunge at the Joint Base Charleston
Short Stay Recreation Area, Jan. 3, 2014. Nearly 20 people took the plunge while
others watched on as they enjoyed hot chocolate and hot dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jessica Donnelly)

Sexual assault prevention program offers avenues for help
December 31, 2014 — Becoming a victim of sexual assault is traumatic, so receiving medical care and support as quickly as possible is crucial to a survivor's safety and recovery.The Joint Base Charleston Sexual Assault Response Coordinators are here to assist and lead victims through the process of receiving medical care and to guide survivors through the programs... MORE

628th SFS defends during holidays
December 31, 2014 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Hunter Banks, 628th Security Forces installation entry controller, checks a contractor’s credentials before he can enter the installation, Dec. 30, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston S.C. The 628th SFS defends all assets and personnel on JB Charleston, even during the holiday season when many Airmen and Sailors are taking time off. During the holidays, SFS forces switch to 12-hour shifts instead of their usual eight, and divide their duties into two elements to allow their personnel time off for the holidays. One element works the week of Christmas and the other element works the week of New Years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Sailors enjoy a taste of home
December 29, 2014 — MORE

Cheryl Cote, Weapons Station Galley line supervisor, prepares Christmas dinner for Sailors at the Weapons Station, Dec. 25, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Galley staff served ham, prime rib and all the “fixin’s” to Sailors at the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command, who spent the holidays away from friends and family. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Christopher Love)

Shop with an Airman: Holiday wishes realized for local children
December 24, 2014 — It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially for a few deserving children from Lambs Elementary School. The "Shop With An Airman" program gave deserving students from the school the opportunity to shop for the holidays with Airmen from the 15th Airlift Squadron. Guidance counselors and social workers at the school picked the students .The... MORE

Capt. Michael Elliott, 15th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilot, dashes through the isles with two students from Lambs Elementary School, Dec. 20, 2014, during the “Shop with an Airman” program. The purpose of the event was to give deserving children an opportunity to go holiday shopping as well as provide a positive interaction with military members from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. (Courtesy Photo)