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17th AS to inactivate as part of FY15 President's Budget
December 22, 2014 — The 17th Airlift Squadron, one of Charleston's four active-duty C-17 Globemaster III flying squadrons, will inactivate in 2015 as part of the President's Defense Budget for FY15.The 10th Airlift Squadron, based out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, was also selected for inactivation in 2016.The Air Force plans to make adjustments over the next few years... MORE

Chaplain for a day
December 18, 2014 — MORE

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, are led through the Chapel at JB Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The tour was part of an initiative to show JB Charleston leadership a closer look at various missions throughout JB Charleston. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading)

CPO 365: Sailors volunteer at Thrift Shop
December 18, 2014 — MORE

OS1 Strowder and FC1 Byrd, both assigned to the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston, volunteer their time at Castaways Thrift Shop, Dec. 18, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. The volunteer opportunity was in accordance with CPO 365, a year-round training initiative that Chiefs Messes throughout the Navy take on to prepare first class petty officers to become chiefs. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading)

Mental Health showcases capabilities
December 18, 2014 — MORE

Col. Margret Jones, 628th Medical Group commander, signs in Dec. 12, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. during a 628th Mental Health Open House. The open house event was designed to show commanders and first sergeants what mental health has to offer to Airmen. In addition to treating military related post-traumatic stress disorder, mental health has the capability to assist with a wide variety of life stressors through programs like Family Advocacy, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Program and Behavioral Health. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Operation Homefront delivers
December 17, 2014 — MORE

Hundreds of bags with all the ingredients for a holiday meal wait to be picked up by Airmen and Sailors, courtesy of Operation Homefront and various corporate sponsors Dec. 10, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. A national nonprofit, Operation Homefront leads more than 2,500 volunteers with nationwide presence who provide emergency and other financial assistance to the families of service members and wounded warriors. Operation Homefront has provided assistance to thousands of military families since its inception in 2002. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

Airman Leadership School highest award goes to...
December 17, 2014 — MORE

Senior Airman Daniel Deel, 437th Operation Support Squadron, accepts the John L. Levitow Award during the Airman Leadership School graduation at the air base club on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 11, 2014. The Levitow award is the highest award given during ALS, and is given for overall outstanding achievement in academics, evaluations and judgment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Renae Pittman)

Weather Flight observes Mother Nature
December 17, 2014 — Airmen from the 437th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight participated in a three-day Manual Observing Weather exercise Dec. 10 - 12, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston S.C.The Weather Flight, operated by seven Airmen, is responsible for providing weather data to commanders during the planning phases of C-17 Globemaster III missions world-wide,... MORE

Senior Airman Lance Hayes points out cloud patterns to Staff Sgt. Maelyn Belmondo in front of a Tactical Meteorological Observing System, Dec. 11, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The JB Charleston Weather Flight participated in a three-day Manual Observing Weather exercise Dec. 10 – 12, requiring weather forecasters to manually observe weather patterns and weather data. Hayes is a Weather Flight weather forecaster and Belmondo is a Weather Flight Mission Services NCOIC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Operation Cookie Caper delivers sweet treats to single service members
December 17, 2014 — Members of the Joint Base Charleston community came together to bring holiday cookies to single service members across the installations, Dec. 15-18, as part of the third annual Operation Cookie Caper.The Fleet and Family Support Center partnered with Team Charleston Spouses Club to collect cookie donations on the Weapons Station and Air Base to be... MORE

The Charleston Spouses Club baked cookies at the Forest City Community Center, Dec. 17, 2014, to be distributed to service members at the Gaylor Dining Facility and The Galley as part of Operation Cookie Caper on Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

628th SFS SNCO named one of AMC’s best
December 17, 2014 — Air Mobility Command recently named a 628th Security Forces Squadron member as one of its annual security forces award winners.Master Sgt. David Adcox, 628th SFS, was named the Outstanding Security Forces Flight Level winner in the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer category.Adcox has filled in as the squadron's superintendent, where he led 403... MORE

2014 AMC Safety Award winners announced
December 17, 2014 — Air Force officials released the winners of the 2014 Air Mobility Command Safety Awards Dec. 2, 2014, and Joint Base Charleston had three Airmen recognized for their accomplishments.Master Sgt. Justin Taylor, 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office, was nominated for the Air Force Chief of Safety Outstanding Achievement Award for Weapons Safety. Capt... MORE