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Joint Base Housing Partners offer mold fighting tips
August 6, 2013 — South Carolina's semi-tropical climate often lends itself to high levels of humidity, which can contribute to mold and mildew growth when condensation gathers within a home. Despite the challenges posed by the local climate, Joint Base Charleston's privatized housing partners are educating residents on steps to fight off a growing problem.Locally,... MORE

Action Line - Outdoor Rec, Auto Hobby, Arts and Crafts adjust hours and locations
August 5, 2013 — The Commander's Action Line is your direct link to me as the commander of Joint Base Charleston. I would ask that you first give the appropriate base agency a chance to solve the problem, but if you don't get a satisfactory answer, call and leave your feedback at 963-5581, or send an e-mail to 628abw.action@charleston.af.mil. This forum is your... MORE

Action Line – CDC and Youth Center pro-rating fees
August 5, 2013 — The Commander's Action Line is your direct link to me as the commander of Joint Base Charleston. I would ask that you first give the appropriate base agency a chance to solve the problem, but if you don't get a satisfactory answer, call and leave your feedback at 963-5581, or send an e-mail to 628abw.action@charleston.af.mil. This forum is your... MORE

POL fuels Airmen service vehicles at Naval Weapons Station
August 1, 2013 — MORE

Senior Airman Mark Roth, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum Oil and Lubricants fuels specialist, prepares to hand a customer a fuel pump July 25, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston- Weapons Station, S.C. POL fuels supplies JB Charleston vehicles with fuel, including rail operations, cranes on Wharf Alpha to offload ships, port operations on the water, the 628th Security Forces Squadron and the U.S. Coast Guard. The 628th LRS has been providing this service since October 2010. A new service station is under construction at the Weapons Station and is scheduled to open later this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashlee Galloway)

628th ABW announces second quarterly award winners
July 31, 2013 — MORE

(Left)Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, and (Right) Chief Master Sgt. Al Hannon, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, stand with the 628th Air Base Wing 2nd Quarter Award Winners during the monthly Promotion/Quarterly Awards ceremony July 30, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. (Left to Right), Jennifer Green, Civilian of the Quarter Category II, Master Sgt. Eric Cicogna, Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, Senior Airman Kelby Rosengarten, Airman of the Quarter, Joyce Martin, Civilian of the Quarter Category I, Tech. Sgt. Darren Perry, Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, Airman 1st Class Kathryn Raethel, Honor Guard Member of the Quarter and Airman Jennie Short, Volunteer of the Quarter. Award Winners not pictured include 1st Lt. Htein Lin, Junior Company Grade Officer and Capt. Jonathan Blount, Senior Company Grade Officer. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Take-Out policy to change at JB Charleston DFAC
July 31, 2013 — Due to sequestration, squadrons across Joint Base Charleston have had to make budget cuts to save money. One of the items recently eliminated on base was the take-out service at the Robert D. Gaylor Dining Facility, saving JB Charleston approximately $50,000 per year. Effective immediately, JB Charleston military members, authorized Department of... MORE

628th ABW holds July promotion ceremony
July 31, 2013 — The 628th Air Base Wing held its monthly promotion ceremony July 30, 2013, at the Charleston Club at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Twenty-Five Airmen received promotions. Congratulation to July's promotees:628th Aerospace Medicine SquadronAirman 1st Class Devin Anderson628th Air Base WingAirman 1st Class Thomas BradingAirman 1st Class... MORE

Members of Joint Base Charleston gather for a group photo with Col. Richard McComb, JB Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Al Hannon, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, after a promotion ceremony July 30, 2013, at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Twenty-Five members of JB Charleston were recently promoted. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

437th AW Airmen perform C-17 pre-flight checks
July 31, 2013 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Trae Williams, 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, exits a C-17 Globemaster III July 30, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base. S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Sailors assist with security at JB Charleston
July 31, 2013 — MORE

Petty Officer Third Class James Use, an electrician’s mate from the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, checks an identification card July 30, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Sailors along with other volunteers participated in the security forces augmentee training class which consisted of M-9 pistol qualification training and learning how to properly check identification cards, apprehend personnel and how to conduct vehicle searches. Sailors from NNPTC who are in transition or waiting on their new assignments are assisting the 628th Security Forces Squadron, maintaining base security during sequestration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

CATM: Weapon knowledge is key
July 31, 2013 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Julius Taylor, 628th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructor, disassembles an M-4 carbine rifle July 30, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Taylor inspects for broken or worn parts, cleans and lubricates the carbine rifle and checks the spring tension when the weapons is disassembled. CATM instructors are subject matter experts on operating, disassembling and maintaining all weapons held in the armory. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)