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AFAF: For the Airmen, by the Airmen
March 17, 2014 — This year's Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicked off March 3, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C., and is scheduled to continue until April 11, 2014.The AFAF was established to provide an annual effort to raise funds for the charitable affiliates that provide support to the Air Force family (active duty, retirees, reservists, guard... MORE

Vandenberg is set to begin its 2011 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, which will run from March 7 through April 15.

JB Charleston holds orientation for Honorary Commanders
March 17, 2014 — An orientation was held March 13, 2014, for the Honorary Commanders at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.The JB Charleston Honorary Commanders Program encourages an exchange of ideas, experiences and friendship between key members of the local civilian community and the Charleston military community. The program provides a unique opportunity for members... MORE

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, speaks to the Honorary Commanders March 13, 2014, during their orientation tour of JB Charleston-Air Base, S.C. The Joint Base Charleston Honorary Commanders Program encourages an exchange of ideas, experiences, and friendship between key members of the local civilian community and the Charleston military community. The program provides a unique opportunity for members of the Charleston area to shadow commanders of Air Force wings and groups, as well as Navy and tenant units at Joint Base Charleston. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashlee Galloway)

TRICARE for Life Pharmacy Pilot begins new program
March 17, 2014 — A new program called the Pilot will require TRICARE for Life beneficiaries to use TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery or a military pharmacy to fill prescriptions for select maintenance medications. This Pilot, which began March 14, 2014, is a provision of the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. The program only applies to TFL beneficiaries who... MORE

Airman and Familty Readiness Center recognizes Military Saves Week winners
March 14, 2014 — MORE

Teresa Osorio, Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union Branch Manager and Military Saves Pledge Drive representative, stands with Military Saves Week Winners: 1st Place, Airman 1st Class Vincent Brock, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and 3rd Place winner, Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Fendley, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Charleston, S.C. The winners received $50 gift cards from Navy Federal Credit Union and Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union for their participation in the Military Saves Pledge Drive. Second place winner, Airman 1st Class Zach Woodard, 628th Comptroller Squadron is not pictured.

Navy Region Southeast Commander visits JB Charleston
March 13, 2014 — Rear Adm. Rick Williamson, Commander, Navy Region Southeast, visited Joint Base Charleston March 11, 2014.Williamson assumed command of NRSE Aug. 29, 2013, aboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., and made the trip to JB Charleston, along with members of his staff to learn about the benefits of joint basing, and to chat with servicemembers... MORE

Rear Adm. Rick Williamson, Commander, Navy Region Southeast, chats with Sailors after an award ceremony March 11, 2014 at the Redbank Club on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. Williamson recently assumed command of NSRE and made the trip to Charleston, along with members of his staff, to learn about the benefits of joint basing and to chat with Sailors and their leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

1st CTCS Airman earns 1st Place in AF Media Contest
March 12, 2014 — MORE

A study by Harvard University shows evidence as to why social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter are so popular and highly addictive for many people.Through a series of experiments, the researchers at Harvard learned through the study that the act of disclosing information about oneself activates the same part of the brain that is associated with the sensation of pleasure, the same pleasure that we get from eating food or spending money. (U.S. Air Force illustration/ Staff Sgt. Christopher Griffin)

NHCC names civilians of the year
March 12, 2014 — MORE

Capt. Marvin Jones, Naval Health Clinic Charleston commanding officer, presents Lynn Eichhorn, NHCC infection prevention and control nurse, a plaque honoring her as NHCC Senior Civilian of the Year for 2013, during a ceremony March 7, 2014, at NHCC on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. (U.S. Navy photo)

Wing commander meets with Key Spouses
March 12, 2014 — MORE

Col. Jeffery DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, and his wife Michelle, (center), discuss various issues with a spouse during a Key Spouse luncheon March 11, 2014, at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The Key Spouse Program is made up of specially trained volunteers that promote individual, family and unit readiness. They promote the vital needs of spouses and provide an informal sounding board through an informal network as part of the leadership team in each unit (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. William O’Brien

JB Charleston Airman earns 1st Place in AF Media Contest
March 12, 2014 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Andrew Gravett, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, walks along the top of a C-17 Globemaster III while wearing a safety harness as he does a routine maintenance check of the aircraft June 4, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The first C-17 to enter the Air Force’s inventory arrived at Charleston Air Force Base in June 1993. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Local Rotarians present checks to NMCRS
March 12, 2014 — MORE

Commander Joseph Cole, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston executive officer, hosts the Rotary Club of Daniel Island March 12, 2014, at the NCBC on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. While visiting, Bill Stevens (left), President of the Rotary Club of Daniel Island, presented a check in the amount of $1,000 to Navy Marine Corps Relief Society representatives Annikah Moaratty, (second from left) and Sabrina Johnson, both NMCRS volunteer case workers. Additionally, Alex Jarvis (second from right), presented a check for $1,000 to the NMCRS on behalf of the Daniel Island Club. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Eric Sesit)