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MacDill AFB hosts JB Charleston civic leaders
November 12, 2014 — The civic leaders didn't go to Tampa for the beaches; they went to learn the military mission.Members of the Joint Base Charleston Civic Leader Program traveled by C-17 Globemaster III from JB Charleston to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 5, 2014, to participate in a military tour highlighting the 6th Air Mobility Wing mission.The visit allowed... MORE

Members of Joint Base Charleston leadership (left) Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes, 437th AW command chief;(right) Chief Master Sgt. Gigi Manning, 315th Airlift Wing command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief and Col. Scott Sauter, 315th AW commander, stand with members of the JB Charleston Civic Leader Program in front of a KC-135, Nov. 4, 2014, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. The civic leaders participated in a military tour highlighting the 6th Air Mobility Wing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading)

Senior leaders, Airmen gather to focus on mobility mission
November 12, 2014 — More than 1,400 Air Force senior leaders and Airmen from across the mobility enterprise attended the 2014 Airlift Tanker Association and Air Mobility Command Symposium from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 in Nashville, TN. The A/TA symposium gathered total force Airmen and civilians, community leaders, and industry experts from across the mobility enterprise to... MORE

The Honorable Deborah Lee James, Secretary of the Air Force speaks during her Keynote Address at the 2014 Airlift Tanker Association 46th Annual Convention and Technology Exposition and Air Mobility Command Symposium, Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, Tennessee.

Quality of Life Council: Are you getting what you want?
November 10, 2014 — As a member of the Joint Base Charleston community are you getting what you want out of the services provided at both the Air Base and the Weapons Station?If not, the JB Charleston Quality of Life Council needs your input.Base leadership opened up the floor to the JB Charleston community here at the Charleston Club, Nov. 3, 2014, and provided a... MORE

Captain Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander kicks off the Quality of Life Council meeting Nov. 3 at the Charleston Club. Base leadership opened up the floor to the JB Charleston community and provided a forum for members to have their questions answered and for some, their issues resolved. (U.S. Air Force photo/Trisha Gallaway)

Jump Start!
November 10, 2014 — Quitting smoking is a popular New Year's resolution, but with January 1, still two months away, you can get a head start by participating in this year's American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout Nov. 20, 2014.The day is an opportunity for current smokers to pledge not to smoke for a full day while making plans to quit. They are offered... MORE

NNPTC Sailors stand down for homelessness
November 10, 2014 — Sailors stationed at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command volunteered their time at the 15th Annual Stand Down for Homelessness Oct. 31, 2014, at the Danny Jones Recreation Complex in North Charleston S.C.The event offered medical and dental screenings and assistance, clothing, food and haircuts, as well as job assistance and legal counseling for... MORE

Sailors stationed at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command prepare food at the 15th Annual Stand Down for Homelessness Oct. 31, 2014, at the Danny Jones Recreation Complex in North Charleston S.C. The event offered medical and dental screenings and assistance, clothing, food and haircuts, as well as job assistance and legal counseling for hundreds of homeless persons in the greater Charleston area. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Pastrick

CSU treats local military to free football
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Colonel Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, watches as Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, flips a ceremonial coin as part of the military appreciation day pre-game activities Nov. 8, 2014, on the Charleston Southern University Campus in Goose Creek, S.C. The CSU Buccaneers defeated Gardner-Webb 44-14. (Courtesy photo/Jim Killian)

628th ABW 2014 3rd Quarterly Awards
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Col. Jeffrey DeVore, 628th Air Base Wing commander (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief (right), congratulate (left to right) Glen Pilger, Civilian Category I of the Quarter, Senior Airman Erin Winkler, Honor Guard Member of the Quarter, Capt. Phillip Hoyt, Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, Tech. Sgt. Lyudmila Mueller, NCO of the Quarter, and Master Sgt. Clinton Dunnehoo, Senior NCO of the Quarter during the 628th ABW quarterly awards ceremony Nov. 7, 2014, at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The quarterly awards are held to recognize outstanding Airmen, NCOs, senior NCOs, company grade officers and civilians for their hard work and dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

New VAs complete training
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Captain Timothy Sparks, Naval Support Activity commanding officer (left) and Tiffany Mizzell, Naval Weapons Station Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (third from left), along with Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Gardner, Naval Support Activity command master chief (right) and Ruby Godley, Naval Weapons Station civilian victim advocate, welcome 27 unit victim advocates to the Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station SAPR program after they completed 40 hours of sexual assault prevention and response victim advocate training Nov. 7, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

Commissary, Exchange and FSS announce holiday hours
November 10, 2014 — Air Base Airman & Family Readiness Center Nov. 27 and 28: Closed Base Library Nov. 27 to 30: Closed Charleston Club Nov. 24 to 30: Closed Child Development Center AB Nov. 27 and 28: Closed Education and Training Center Nov. 27 and 28: Closed Family Child Care Nov. 27 and 28: Closed... MORE

Airmen dodge, duck, dip, dive and ... dodge
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Joint Base Charleston Airmen participate in the monthly fitness challenge Nov. 7, 2014, at the Air Base fitness center on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The monthly fitness challenge is a 628th Air Base Wing initiative intended to encourage teamwork and camaraderie as part of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)