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U.S. Air Force Delivers SOUTHCOM-Donated Field Hospital to Suriname
July 20, 2021 — A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft transported a large mobile field hospital from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, to Suriname July 16 that will be donated to the country’s Ministry of Health to help the South American nation deal with COVID-19 and other health emergencies... MORE

U.S. Air Force personnel and Surinamese locals unload field hospital equipment at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport, Suriname, July 16, 2021.

SAPR training of the future at Joint Base Charleston
July 16, 2021 — Members of Joint Base Charleston play test a sexual assault prevention and response (SAPR) training module which is currently being developed for use, July 15, 2021. The Air Mobility Command (AMC) partnered with a contracted company called Moth + Flame to develop SAPR specific skill based modules. ... MORE

Col. Marc Greene, commander of the 628th Air Base Wing and Joint Base Charleston, finishes play testing a sexual assault prevention and response training module that has been created by Air Mobility Command and a contracted company called Moth + Flame July 15th, 2021, at Joint Base Charleston S.C. This form of SAPR training is an is part of an effort to engage to engage the Airmen in a more effective manner.

Airmen help make dream come true for special fan
July 15, 2021 — Capt. Dennis Conner, 701st Airlift Squadron, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, flew a C-17 Globemaster III over the state’s coast during the “Salute From The Shore” celebration July 4, 2021. Little did he know the impact that flight would have for him that day, as well as a family watching from the shore who would end up getting a private tour of a C-17... MORE

Master Sgt. James Ebert, 701st Airlift Squadron loadmaster, speaks with Braiden Adkins while touring a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina July 14, 2021.

Joint Base Charleston Port Dawgs Team with Air Force Research Lab on Digital Transformation Effort to Field RHINO App
July 8, 2021 — $9B. That’s the value of the Air Force’s diverse and mission critical ground vehicle fleet. From firetrucks to forklifts, patrol cars to passenger busses, everyday across the Air Force Airmen leverage a multi-billion dollar general and special purpose vehicle fleet to accomplish their mission. Thanks to the game-changing efforts of Joint Base Charleston’s Port Dawgs working with the Air Force Research Lab’s Information Directorate, the manual process for completing the vehicle inspection and keeping the fleet ready is about to go digital and enter the 21st century. It’s all thanks to the Real-time Hybrid IoT Networked Operations app... MORE

COVID-19 pandemic not over, concerns over delta variant growing
July 6, 2021 — According to the military health system, the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is more transmittable, causes more severe disease, and results in higher cases of hospitalization and death than any other strain of the virus... MORE

An airman gives a COVID-19 vaccine to a senior Air Force officer

Joint Base Charleston innovation lab looks to further innovation with automated processes
June 30, 2021 — Joint Base Charleston’s innovation lab, Palmetto Spark, worked with Air Force mission partners to create new automated processes to help not only Team Charleston, but the entire military... MORE

Airmen from Joint Base Charleston’s innovation lab, Palmetto Spark, learn about robitic process automation (RPA) at Joint base Charleston, S.C., June 22, 2021.

JBC provides mentors to local community partners
June 28, 2021 — Members of Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, hosted the inaugural Mentorship Drive, which connected Airmen and individuals from the Charleston community, June 28, at the Charleston Club. The drive is an opportunity for military members and government civilians to partner with local organizations and provide mentorship to young community members. Airmen, civilians, base leadership and community leaders were all in attendance. ... MORE

AMC passenger policy team working to improve customer experience
June 23, 2021 — In December 2020, Air Mobility Command’s Air Transportation Passenger and Fleet Policy Branch established a working group to improve the end-to-end AMC passenger travel experience... MORE

Passengers arriving from Baltimore-Washington International Airport depart an aircraft upon arrival at the Passenger Terminal at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 4, 2015. The passenger terminal serves more than 13,000 passengers in an average month. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart)

Navy’s Local ‘Tech Bridge’ Brings South Carolina Research Authority Onboard
June 21, 2021 — Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic’s Palmetto Tech Bridge (PTB) announced in early June a partnership forged with the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) to promote mutually beneficial advancements in technology in the public and private sectors... MORE

Under Secretary of the Air Force nominee testifies during Senate Armed Services Committee hearing
June 16, 2021 — Nominated by President Biden in April, if confirmed, she will assume the position of Under Secretary and Chief Management Officer of the Department of the Air Force... MORE