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Airman runs ADA tent, provides comic relief to others
April 29, 2021 — “I like to tell people that I have a rap album coming out in 2024, but not really.”One thing that Master Sgt. Donald Ennis, Jr., would say makes him unique is his ability to make people laugh and smile.“I told one of the officers here that I was sent here because I have connections to the area since I played basketball with Prince,” he laughed. “He... MORE

Airlift missions continues amidst the pandemic
April 26, 2021 — As the world-wide pandemic surpasses it’s year mark, aircrew members from the 315th Airlift Wing continues its complex global reach mission, despite the challenges brought by COVID-19. This mission, already complex, flying two helicopters to South America inside a C-17 Globemaster III, was made more difficult by adding two loadmaster evaluations, a language barrier and precautions put in place due to the ongoing pandemic. ... MORE

Key Spouse Conference makes key strides in base community
April 14, 2021 — On April 14, 2021, the Key Spouse Program hosted its inaugural conference with leaders from various units around Joint Base Charleston to discuss the importance and basic structure of the program... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Marc Greene, 628th Air Base Wing commander explains the resources available to Airmen and their families at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 14, 2021. The Key Spouse Program is an Air Force Unit Family Readiness Program designed to enhance readiness, personal/family resiliency and establish a sense of Air Force community. Key Spouses are commander-appointed and are a vital resource to support Air Force families. The strategic vision is to increase resiliency amongst military members and their families throughout their time serving in the military.

AFVentures releases annual report, details efforts to expand defense industrial base, fight COVID-19
March 24, 2021 — AFVentures, the Department of the Air Force’s commercial investment group, has released its fiscal year 2020 annual report... MORE

AFVentures, the Department of the Air Force’s commercial investment group, has released its fiscal year 2020 annual report. The report details AFVentures’ successes in fulfilling its mission of expanding and maintaining the Air Force’s innovative capabilities by matching operator needs with private-sector solutions.

Never leave an airman behind
March 22, 2021 — Members from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Civil Engineer Squadron flew to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas on Feb. 23, 2021, to assist with the repairs from Winter Storm Uri that hit the U.S., Feb. 15th- 20th. The snow storm was severe enough to break many weather records in recorded history, causing infrastructure to need repairs... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Paul Rudolph, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron structural craftsman, secures joint compound and prepares the wall for a rail to bridge the gap between a wall at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Mar. 9, 2021. The CES Airmen also helped with plumbing and heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit support.

CSAF Memo to Airmen: Leadership Library
March 22, 2021 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr.'s presents his Leadership Library. A chance to offer new books, podcasts and documentaries in order to generate regular conversations with Airmen on things that interest him and may interest them... MORE

AFICC delivers innovative VR suicide prevention training to save lives
March 18, 2021 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – With a rise in suicides across the service, the Air Force Installation Contracting Center is helping leaders fast-track a pilot program at Air Mobility Command to help save lives.The virtual reality suicide training being tested at Scott AFB, Illinois, and Travis AFB, California, offers a new, more effective... MORE

A participant in a virtual reality suicide prevention training pilot program sits while wearing a virtual reality headset and holding a virtual reality controller.

Eighteenth Air Force leaders visit Joint Base Charleston service members
March 1, 2021 — Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb 18th Air Force commander, paid a visit to Joint Base Charleston Airmen Feb. 24-26, 2021, as part of an effort to learn more about the daily mission of the 437th Airlift Wing and its support to the 18th Air Force. Bibb was accompanied by Chief Master Sgt. Chad W. Bickley, 18th Air Force command chief master sergeant. Hosted by Col. Jaron Roux, 437th AW commander, 18th Air Force leaders toured various facilities across the installation for a behind-the-scenes look at base operations while also visiting with service members in action. ... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Chad W. Bickley, 18th Air Force command chief master sergeant, briefs during an all call at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Feb. 25, 2021.

Army conducts IRF training at Joint Base Charleston
March 1, 2021 — Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division from Fort Bragg, N.C., conducted Immediate Response Force training at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., from Jan. 18 - 20 and Jan. 26 - Feb. 3, 2021. The IRF is a rapid reaction force jointly maintained by the United States Army and United States Air Force. The purpose of the IRF movement at Joint Base Charleston was to project ready forces, available to deploy at any given moment. Approximately 4,000 Soldiers and Airmen participated in the training. ... MORE

Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, prepare their gear as part of Immediate Response Force training Feb. 1, 2020 at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The IRF is a rap-id reaction force jointly maintained by the United States Army and United States Air Force. The purpose of the IRF movement at Joint Base Charleston was to project ready forces, available to deploy at any given moment. Approximately 4,000 soldiers and Airmen participated in the training.

USAF Expeditionary Center command team visits Joint Base Charleston
February 26, 2021 — Maj. Gen. Mark Camerer, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony W. Green, USAF Expeditionary Center command chief, visited Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Feb. 9-11, 2021. Hosted by Col. Marc Greene, 628th Air Base Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Colon, 628th ABW command chief, and JBC members and agencies, the USAF Expeditionary Center command team toured various facilities across the installation for a behind-the-scenes look at base operations while also visiting with service members in action. ... MORE

Maj. Ben Weaver, 628th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineering flight commander, listens as Maj. Gen. Mark Camerer, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, asks a question about the Transport Isolation System at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Feb. 9, 2021. Camerer, along with Chief Master Sgt. Anthony W. Green, USAF Expeditionary Center command chief, toured the base to get a firsthand look at Team Charleston’s capabilities and accomplishments.