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JB Charleston team supports French Marine Nationale allies
June 25, 2019 — U.S. Navy Cmdr. Patrick Sutton, Naval Support Activity Charleston executive officer and 628th Mission Support Group deputy commander, worked with members of the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron to support the crew of Marine Nationale (French Navy) LHD Tonnerre at the Columbus Terminal Port June 21, 2019, in Charleston, S.C. Engagements such as... MORE

628th FSS hosts Change of Command ceremony
June 21, 2019 — The 628th Force Support Squadron hosted a change of command ceremony at the Charleston Club June 21, 2019, Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 628th FSS is responsible for deploying services and personnel support teams, quality of life, professional and personal readiness, manpower and personnel services, food operations, lodging, fitness and leisure... MORE

JB Charleston members participate in UK memorial service
June 21, 2019 — Members of the public, veterans and service members gather during the RAF Ramsbury Airfield Dedication ceremony June 9, 2019, at Ramsbury Airfield, U.K. The Remembrance Project brought veterans, Joint Base Charleston service members, RAF service members, and the public to this final ceremony. The ceremonial event was held to honor the sacrifices and strengthen the bond between the U.S. and UK. The final stage of this Airfield Remembrance Project coincides with the 75th anniversary of D-Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jill Neufeld)... MORE

Q and A: JB Charleston fuels Airman ‘pumped’ for award
June 17, 2019 — Staff Sgt. Christopher Stuebbe, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team chief, from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. won Air Mobility Command’s NCO of the year, beating out 10 AMC installations, leading to a nomination to be one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year, one of the Air Force’s most prestigious awards.... MORE

JB Charleston debuts new Summer Intern Program
June 14, 2019 — Four interns started the new Summer Intern Program at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, June 10, 2019, to help strengthen relationships between the base and the local community.The 90-day program was developed to provide exposure to young adults in the local community as they get ready to enter the workforce and show them opportunities that... MORE

Q and A: JB Charleston member wins 2019 Air Force Exceptional SARC Award
June 12, 2019 — Dr. Mamie Futrell, Joint Base Charleston-Air Base’s sexual assault program manager, received the 2019 Air Force Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Award. This is the second year in a row a JB Charleston SARC has received this award. Last year, Ruby McChesney, the sexual assault response coordinator for the Navy, won the award. ... MORE

628th LRS brings home 1st place trophy at Air Force competition
June 11, 2019 — The 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina separated themselves from 12 different bases across the Air Force by taking home first place in the 3rd annual Ground Transportation Rodeo, May 10-12, 2019, at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.... MORE

Civil Engineer Airmen maintain mission readiness
June 10, 2019 — Engineering assistants from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron out of Joint Base Charleston, S.C. and the 20th CES out of Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., discuss their mission plan during an aircraft crash analysis exercise June 5, 2019, at North Auxiliary Airfield, S.C. The exercise allowed Airmen to enhance their readiness and job knowledge by simulating an on-scene aircraft crash with real world requirements and standards. Air Force engineering assistants have the role of plotting out the positions of all debris pieces using global positioning devices during crash analysis operations. Engineering assistants specialize in planning and managing construction projects for military installations and ensuring that facilities and structures are able to operate at full capacity.... MORE

US Air Force Heritage Winds performs for LowCountry
June 7, 2019 — The U.S. Air Force Heritage Winds woodwind quintet performed for veterans and local community members at Patriot’s Point, in Mount Pleasant, S.C., June 6, 2019, as a part of a three day tour. Heritage Winds is a component of the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band. The band is dedicated to using the power of music to honor veterans, inspire patriotism, communicate the Air Force story and recruit those who are interested in serving our nation. They performed seven concerts throughout North and South Carolina.... MORE

JB Charleston sets up Navy College campus on Naval Weapons Station
June 7, 2019 — The Joint Base Charleston Navy College is slated to start offering college classes in August 2019. The Navy College will be available for all military service members and their families and provide its students the resources to grow their careers and progress toward their education goals. The new campus will offer degree programs up to the masters level in a variety of subjects. Military leaders recognize the value and importance of advanced education and encourage members to pursue an education program through one or more of the educational programs available to them.... MORE