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58 selected for promotion to master sergeant at JB Charleston
May 22, 2012 — Fifty-eight Joint Base Charleston technical sergeants were selected for promotion to the rank of master sergeant May 17.The technical sergeants selected are:1st Combat Camera SquadronLuella DeleeValda Wilson14th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift WingButch Reinhart17th Airlift Squadron, 437th AWGregory Ford373rd Training Squadron, Detachment 5Matthew... MORE

Air Force to end CSA travel cards
May 22, 2012 — Recently, the Air Force decided to transition existing Controlled Spend Account travel cards to an enhanced Government Travel Card by the end of fiscal 2012."The CSA provided some enhancements for travelers, but also brought about significant challenges for our most frequent travelers and those with unique mission sets," said Senior Airman Michael... MORE

Street Smarts sends clear message to Airmen
May 22, 2012 — The Joint Base Charleston Safety Office hosted a "Street Smarts" presentation at the Joint Base Theater May 21 kicking off the 101 critical days of summer campaign.A video of Gen. Raymond Johns, Air Mobility Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Richard Kaiser, AMC command chief, giving their personal safety messages to Airmen played during the... MORE

Security Forces remembers those who have fallen
May 22, 2012 — MORE

Senior Airman Matthew Valverde, 628th Security Forces Squadron, stands at parade rest during the “National Police Week” retreat ceremony May 18, 2012 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. During National Police Week, Security Forces members honor law enforcement personnel who have fallen. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which the date falls as Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Services Transformation to streamline JB Charleston programs
May 22, 2012 — The 628th Force Support Squadron is in the beginning stages of implementing an Air Force initiative known as Services Transformation, a base-wide approach to reduce and streamline Services operations, where practical, in order to meet current fiscal constraints.As part of this initiative, 628th FSS is taking steps to identify the services most... MORE

Charleston RiverDogs host Military Appreciation Night
May 21, 2012 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Damian Fox, 437th Operations Group superintendent, throws the first pitch during the Charleston RiverDogs Military Appreciation Night game May 17, 2012 at Charleston, S.C. The Charleston RiverDogs hosted Military Appreciation night to show their support for the local military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Chiefs Annual Fish Fry
May 18, 2012 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Gigi Manning, command chief of the 315th Airlift Wing, serves fish at the Chiefs Annual Fish Fry, May 18 on Joint Base Charleston - Air base, S.C. The fish fry began as a barbeque in 1987 and was a way to unite the Reserve and active-duty members on the air base. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week 2012
May 17, 2012 — From the railroads that connected our continent in the 19th century to the highways that drove progress during the 20th, American infrastructure has fueled our Nation's growth for generations. Our roads, rails, runways, and shipyards have formed the foundation for a thriving global marketplace, and our transportation networks have enabled our first... MORE

Peak Move Season, Get Ready!
May 17, 2012 — Almost 65 percent of all Department of Defense Household Goods moves are performed during the summer peak season, May 15 to Sept. 30. Unfortunately, many service members that moved during last year's peak season experienced some dissatisfaction with the process. Two main areas were the focus of their complaints: 1) The Transportation Service... MORE

National Police Week
May 17, 2012 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Andrew Bradley, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, takes off during a paintball match against defenders from the 628th Security Forces Squadron during the "Guns and Hoses" fitness challenge, May 15 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The 628th SFS hosted the firefighters in a day full of competition known as the "Guns and Hoses" fitness challenge. The competitions included a paintball match, defender ball and a softball game. The event kicked off National Police Week, which occurs annually during the week of May 15. National Police Week recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)