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628th MDG officers selected for promotion
December 3, 2014 — Air Force Personnel Center officials announced Nov. 26 its latest round of officer promotions.The following individuals from the 628th Medical Group have been selected for promotion to the rank of major:Capt. Brian BragassaCapt. Jun Mo ChungCapt. Rober SpriggelThe Air Force has selected 652 captains, 260 majors and 85 lieutenant colonels for... MORE

16th AS preps for the future
December 1, 2014 — MORE

Master Sgt. Seth Malcolm, 16th Airlift Squadron Training Superintendent, reviews vital loading information about the RG-33 vehicle with 16th AS Airmen Dec. 1, 2014, at the Army Strategic Logistics Activity on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Members of the 16th AS were being briefed on the types of equipment they could be transporting during their next deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

NNPTC names honor grads
December 1, 2014 — MORE

Captain Ace Van Wagoner, Commander Naval Air Forces U.S. Atlantic Fleet Force Nuclear Propulsion officer, presents Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Hope a plaque in recognition of his being named the enlisted class honor graduate at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command graduation Nov. 21, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Van Wagoner was the guest speaker during the ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Pastrick)

Active shooter drill test Airmen’s readiness
November 25, 2014 — Airmen and civilians from the 628th Military Personnel Flight participated in an active-shooter exercise to test their preparedness and response to a high threat situation Nov. 21, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.The drill was a test run for an upcoming base-wide, active-shooter exercise scheduled for early December, an annual requirement for... MORE

Lloyd Greenawalt, a 628th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, acts as a gunman during an active-shooter exercise to test the preparedness and response of the 628th Military Personnel Flight Nov. 21, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The drill was a test run for an upcoming base-wide, active-shooter exercise scheduled for early December, an annual requirement for Air Force installations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimachi)

JB Charleston welcomes USCGC Hamilton to the LowCountry
November 24, 2014 — MORE

The United States Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton (WMSL 753) moored at its new home, Pier Papa at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Nov. 24, 2014, in N. Charleston, S.C. Hamilton’s primary missions include law enforcement, search and rescue, defense operations and homeland security. The ship carries a crew between 109 and 143 Coastguardsmen depending on the mission, is 418 feet long and displaces 4,500 tons. With a maximum sustained speed of 28 knots, the ship can cruise 12,000 nautical miles. Hamilton is the fourth National Security Cutter delivered to the United States Coast Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

NAVCONBRIG Charleston: Bearing the standard for correctional excellence for 25 years
November 21, 2014 — MORE

Cmdr. Patrick Boyce, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston commanding officer (right), and Cmdr. Joseph Cole, NCBC executive officer, unveil two plaques Nov. 21, 2014, in honor of the anniversary of the Brig's commissioning 25 years ago. To date, 8,234 prisoners have been incarcerated at the NCBC, receiving rehabilitative treatment in order to return to honorable service as possible or, barring that, returnto civilian life as productive citizens. The Brig has more than 200 staffers, consisting of Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Army active-duty military and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

JB Charleston celebrates chief selects
November 21, 2014 — MORE

Chief master sergeants from Joint Base Charleston celebrate the promotion of Team Charleston’s newest chief master sergeant selects: (from left displaying their new rank) Senior Master Sgt. Troy Bauerback, 437th Airlift Wing Operations Support Squadron, Senior Master Sgt. Terrence Spradley, 437th AW Maintenance Squadron, Senior Master Sgt. Jason Heilman, 628th Air Base Wing Security Forces Squadron, Senior Master Sgt. Earl Wellman, 437th AW Maintenance Group, Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Papa, 628th ABW Logistics Readiness Squadron, Senior Master Sgt. Harold Vinson, 315th Airlift Wing Yellow Ribbon Program Representative, and Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Payne, 315th AW Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Not pictured is Senior Master Sgt. Jayson Johnston. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading)

JB CHS commander's call
November 20, 2014 — MORE

Col. Jeffery DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, speaks with Airmen, Sailors and civilians during one of three commander’s call held Nov. 19, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. DeVore discussed the importance of communication, eliminating sexual assault, preventing drinking and driving, force management and force support finances for 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

JB CHS gets new way to solve computer problems
November 20, 2014 — To assist computer users with Information Technology related problems and to transition from telephone help desk reporting, the Air Force is installing self-help software on users desktops. The Virtual Enterprise Service Desk or vESD, will roll-out Nov. 24, 2014 at Joint Base Charleston. The vESD tool, installed as an icon on network computer... MORE

PAX terminal soars to new heights with "Virtual Roll Call"
November 19, 2014 — Virtual Roll Call, a new system implemented at the Joint Base Charleston Passenger Terminal, helps passengers who are planning on flying Space-Available. "VRC allows a Space a customer to "virtually" compete for a Space-A seat on a particular flight," said Airman 1st Class Nicolas Hrabley, 437th Airlift Wing Aerial Port Squadron passenger service... MORE

Airman 1st Class Nicolas Hrabley, 437th Airlift Wing Aerial Port Squadron passenger service agent, checks the availability of upcoming flights for passengers Nov. 17, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Hrabley will send email notification for individuals signed up for “Virtual Roll Call” to aid in the Space-A process. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading)