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Low Country A/TA to host National Board of Officers Spring Meeting
May 15, 2013 — The Low Country Chapter of the Airlift/Tanker Association will host the National A/TA Board of Officers Spring Board Meeting May 23-24, 2013. The National A/TA Board of Officers consists of approximately 25 retired military, ranging from one- to four-star generals, along with other officers, senior noncommissioned officers and civilians, and is led... MORE

Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston receives eighth consecutive accreditation recommendation
May 15, 2013 — The Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, received its eighth consecutive 100 percent compliance accreditation recommendation during an April audit and inspection from the American Correctional Association. NAVCONBRIG Charleston is the only correctional facility in the United States to achieve the unique... MORE

LOA Members Participate in Professional Development
May 13, 2013 — In an environment of increased fiscal constraints it is still possible to get the much needed professional development for our Air Force Logistics Officers. The Middle Georgia Chapter Logistics Officer Association hosted nine Charleston Globemaster Chapter members at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., April 11 - 12, 2013. With recent budgetary... MORE

Members from the Middle Georgia Robins and Charleston Globemaster Logistics Officer Association tour the avionics back shop, April 11, 2013, at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. The Middle Georgia Chapter Logistics Officer Association hosted nine Charleston Globemaster Chapter members at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., April 11 – 12, 2013. With recent budgetary constraints, the Globemaster Chapter members took the initiative and organized this professional development trip made possible by leadership approving permissive temporary duty, personal vehicles used for transportation, and government lodging at the expense of the members in attendance.
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CMSAF James Cody holds Airmen’s Call
May 13, 2013 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody speaks to the crowd during an Airmen’s Call May 9, 2013, at the Charleston Club at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Cody talked about sequestration, potential changes to the enlisted evaluation system, and the idea of using a board to select Airmen for promotion to the rank of master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

Preparation key for 16th AS deployment
May 9, 2013 — One of the most stressful tasks for any squadron is preparing for a combat deployment. For the 16th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., this task was complicated as Air Mobility Command shortened deployment cycles, moving the deployment two months ahead of schedule. With the help of numerous agencies from the 437th... MORE

Team Charleston recognizes May's Diamond Sharp recipients
May 9, 2013 — MORE

Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Larry Williams, 437th AW command chief, congratulate Airman 1st Class John Mackey, 437th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation apprentice, as a Diamond Sharp award winner during a ceremony May 7, 2013, at the Charleston Club at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airmen chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

Service members, family members attend JB Charleston Base Picnic
May 8, 2013 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Ryan Yeager, 437th Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory supervisor, kneels down at the end of a slide to catch his son Levi, age 2, while his wife Danielle and Levi’s twin brother Landon send Levi on his way May 3, 2013, at the Joint Base Charleston Base Picnic. The base picnic was a free two-day event which included free food, drinks and a live band for all Team Charleston members and their families to enjoy. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Commander's Challenge tests Team Charleston's fitness
May 8, 2013 — MORE

Participants begin the Commander’s Challenge Run May 3, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The Commander's Challenge is held monthly to test Team Charleston's fitness abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

15th AS returns from deployment
May 8, 2013 — MORE

Lt. Col. Dave Owens, 15th Airlift Squadron commander, hugs his 7-year old daughter Katelyn, while his wife Renee watches May 4, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., after the 15th AS returned from a two-month deployment to Southwest Asia Owens was also met by his 11-year old son Jack. The squadron flew 1,000 sorties while safely moving 40 million pounds of cargo and 5,000 passengers throughout the area of responsibility. The squadron also precisely executed 33 combat airdrops resupplying forward operating bases throughout Southwest Asia with 900 bundles of supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Weapons Station Library re-opens, saves joint base $90,000
May 8, 2013 — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the grand re-opening of the Weapons Station Branch Library May 7, 2013, at building 732 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C.Col. Richard McComb, JB Charleston commander, gave opening remarks for the ceremony and cut the ribbon to open the library.The library was closed from Sept. 17, 2012 to Oct. 5, 2012, for... MORE

Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Angela Aschenbrenner, JB Charleston Libraries director, cut the ribbon during the grand re-opening of the Weapons Station Branch Library May 7, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. The library re-opened after being closed for renovations in September 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Anthony Hyatt)