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Airman exhibits resiliency and gains strength through sharing his story
January 27, 2020 — According to The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, suicide is the leading cause of death in the U.S. military, surpassing accidents, car crashes and combat. Although veterans make up only 10 percent of the population, they account for nearly one in five suicides in the country. Staff Sgt. Drake Dougherty, an inbound cargo supervisor assigned to the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, almost became part of that statistic, but instead, chooses to share his journey to overcome depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts with others which he believes makes a positive impact not only on his life, but on the lives of those with whom he shares his story. ... MORE

Staff Sgt. Drake Dougherty, an inbound cargo supervisor assigned to the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, poses for a photo with his rugby ball Jan. 22, 2020, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Dougherty has been playing on the Air Force rugby team for one year, but has been playing rugby for 11 years total. The Air Force rugby team helped Dougherty when he was going through a challenging time in his life by promoting positive thinking, teamwork and finding motivation. Dougherty also plays for a local rugby team called the Charleston Outlaws

JB Charleston clinic installs 24-hour access prescription pick-up kiosk
January 24, 2020 — Team Charleston’s 628th Medical Group installed a ScriptCenter MX Kiosk in the clinic Jan. 21, 2020. ... MORE

Members of the 628th Medical Support Squadron Pharmacy flight learn how to process prescriptions for the new ScriptCenter machine in the 628th Medical Group Pharmacy, January 21, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston. The ScriptCenter provides 24 hour access to prescriptions for patients.

437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Jet Engines
January 21, 2020 — Members of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, jet engine section, pack up after replacing an electrical wire harness from a C-17 engine Jan. 7, 2020, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C... MORE

A C-17 sits on the flight line waiting for repairs from members of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Jan. 7, 2020, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C

JB Charleston cuts costs, labor time with additive manufacturing
January 17, 2020 — Joint Base Charleston’s 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance Flight successfully installed the first metal additive manufacturing part for an R-11 Refueler truck. The installation process took approximately three months, with a completion date on Nov. 7, 2019... MORE

Capt. David Sage, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management flight commander, holds a 3D-printed fuel truck cap valve for an R-11 Refueler truck Jan. 14, 2020, at Joint Base Charleston, SC.

Exceptional Family Member Program Q&A
January 15, 2020 — Queen E. Pringle, the 628th Force Support Squadron Exceptional Family Member Program coordinator, explains in detail on what the EFMP is and what it’s used for January 10, 2020 at Joint Base Charleston... MORE

Home Station Check Wheel and Tire
January 9, 2020 — The upkeep of 40 Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemasters takes a highly trained team of maintenance professionals to identify and repair problems. This responsibility falls under the 437th Maintenance Flight. The flight has four different work centers which make up home station check and consists of crew chiefs, jet engine mechanics, repair and reclamation and wheel and tire team members... MORE

The upkeep of 40 Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemasters takes a highly trained team of maintenance professionals to identify and repair problems. This responsibility falls under the 437th Maintenance Flight. The flight has four different work centers which make up home station check and consists of crew chiefs, jet engine mechanics, repair and reclamation and wheel and tire team members

Select Veterans Base Access Q&A
January 8, 2020 — Starting January 1, the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are expanding commissary, military exchange, and morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) retail privileges to Veterans who are Purple Heart recipients, Veterans who are former prisoners of war, all Veterans with service-connected disabilities, and individuals approved and designated as the Primary Family Caregivers of eligible Veterans under the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. The DoD, DHS, Defense Commissary Agency, military exchanges, and MWR are honored to welcome home these heroes... MORE

(U.S. Air Force Art/Graphic by Airman 1st Class Cory Davis)

JB Charleston commissary, exchange and recreation access being expanded for select veterans
January 8, 2020 — Joint Base Charleston will be expanding patronage privileges for select veterans to access commissaries, Exchanges and select Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities effective January 1, 2020. Access will be given only to veterans who are recipients of the Purple Heart, veterans who are recipients of the Medal of Honor, veterans who are former prisoners of war, veterans with service-connected disabilities and caregivers or family caregivers for veterans on the same basis as a member of the armed forces entitled to retired or retainer pay. ... MORE

EC leadership visits Joint Base Charleston
December 16, 2019 — Maj. Gen. John Gordy, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center command chief master sergeant, visited Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Dec. 10-12, 2019... MORE

Maj. Gen. John Gordy, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, meets with Airmen Dec. 10, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. During USAF EC leadership’s visit, they toured various facilities across the installation for a behind-the-scenes look at base operations and watched service members in action. The USAF EC is the Air Force’s center of excellence for rapid global mobility and agile combat support training and education. The center also has direct oversight for installation support, contingency response and mission sets within the global mobility enterprise.

437th supports JFE exercise over Nevada Testing and Training Range
December 11, 2019 — Airmen from the 14th, 15th and 16th Airlift Squadrons at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, participated in the Joint Forcible Entry 19B exercise to practice interoperability operations with the U.S. Army and other aircraft platforms over the Nevada Testing and Training Range, Nevada, Dec. 6-8... MORE

Capt. Monica Notzon, CO Commander, assigned to the 118th MP CO (ABN), from Fort Bragg, N.C., communicates with a jumpmaster and loadmaster over the Nevada Testing and Training Range, Nevada., December 7, 2019.