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April 26, 2010 — The following nine members of Joint Base Charleston received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice from September 2009 through February 2010. An airman first class received an Article 15 for drunk and disorderly conduct and destruction of private property. The Airman received a reduction... MORE

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Justice Files
April 19, 2010 — The following 10 members of Joint Base Charleston received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice from September 2009 through February 2010.A master sergeant received an Article 15 for creating a hostile and offensive work environment and for maltreatment of a subordinate Airman by the... MORE

From trainer to warrior: the making of a Charleston C-17
April 15, 2010 — Besides the C-17s which arrive at Charleston hot off the assembly line, a different breed of bird also touches down in the Lowcountry to join the fight in providing global mobility.These aircraft arrive at Charleston when local C-17s are transferred to other bases, and for some of the new additions, as was the case recently, it means taking on a... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Carey and Airman 1st Class Mark Staley remove an Altus C-17 tail flash with razor blades April 12, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Removing the the old tail flash vinyl is the first step on transforming the aircraft into a Charleston C-17. Both airman are aircraft structural maintenance journeyman with the 437th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by James M. Bowman/released)

Force management team clarifies JB CHS questions
April 12, 2010 — Officials from Air Mobility Command headquarters held a briefing at the base theater here April 8 to inform Airmen about the Force Management Program for fiscal year 2010 and 2011.The visit came as a result of the most recent changes to the Force Management Program announced in late March, which will reduce active-duty manning in the Air Force by... MORE

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Bradley Pray briefs members of Joint Base Charleston regarding the Force Management Program at the base theater here during his recent visit April 8, 2010. The FMP is designed to reduce the size and shape of the Air Force to meet current and future mission requirements. Currently, the Air Force has more Airmen than congressionally authorized due to some of the highest retention rates in 15 years. General Pray is the Air Mobility Command deputy director of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

Justice Files
April 6, 2010 — Eight members of Charleston AFB have been tried by Courts-Martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice from the months of November 2009 through March 2010. Three individuals were tried by General Court-Martial, one individual by Special Court-Martial and four by Summary Court-Martial.A technical sergeant from the 628th Security Forces... MORE

'Army Wives' cast and local beauticians bring 'The Look for Success' to military spouses
March 31, 2010 — More than 50 military spouses from Joint Base Charleston and the surrounding area joined actress Kim Delaney for a free makeover event March 27 at Armory Park in North Charleston, highlighted by stars from the "Army Wives" television series.Joined by fellow cast members Sterling Brown, Drew Fuller and Brian McNamara, Ms. Delaney, who plays Claudia... MORE

Kim Delaney, “Army Wives” television star, teamed up with The Look for Success non-profit group to host “Makeovers for Military Wives” March 27, 2010, at Armory Park in North Charleston, S.C. During the event, local volunteer beauticians from Stella Nova beauty salon provided free hair cuts and beauty makeovers for more than 50 military wives. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communicator 3rd Class Juan Pinalez)

JB CHS reaches out to community professionals during annual tour
March 24, 2010 — Members of the Air Force and Navy at Joint Base Charleston hosted an annual tour March 18 for the Leadership Charleston 2010 class.Leadership Charleston is a year-long program for professionals offering an intensive and up-close look at various sectors of the community. Participants in Leadership Charleston have the opportunity to explore and... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Neal entertains nearly 50 Leadership Charleston 2010 class members during a base tour at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., March 18, 2010. Leadership Charleston is a year-long program for professionals offering an intensive look at various sectors of the community, which involves interaction with local military agencies. The tour gave the class a review of the base's capabilities and discussed Joint Base Charleston?s importance to the warfighter. Colonel Neal is the 437th Aerial Port Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Charleston launches mission to support Chile relief
March 17, 2010 — A U.S. presidential pledge of support to assist in recovery efforts brought unique opportunity to five Charleston Airmen recently, following an 8.8-magnitude earthquake which struck Chile Feb. 27.Hours after the quake, Air Mobility Command aircraft immediately began placing several of its C-17s on alert to support relief missions and launched... MORE

(Photo by Steve Pivnick)
Members of the 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron and C-17 crewmembers load the deploying 81st Medical Group team's baggage March 7 as the team waits to board the aircraft from from the 437th Airlift Wing at Charleston AFB, S.C., that was to transport them to San Antonio where they were to join members of Lackland AFB’s 59th Medical Wing and 57th MDG before making the final leg of the trip to Chile.

The right and wrong way to dispose of personal refuse
March 10, 2010 — The NCO in charge of service contracts for the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron has noticed a trend at various locations on Joint Base Charleston recently.Master Sgt. Jon Hammond, who began duties with service contracts in June 2009, said his observations in recent months have revealed several isolated incidents of dumping around the base - an... MORE

An improperly disposed of microwave, treadmill and refrigerator were dumped at the paint storage yard across from the Auto Hobby Shop. Dumping on base is strictly prohibited by the installation commander. (Courtesy photo)

Joint Base Charleston recognized for recycling efforts
March 10, 2010 — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control recognized their "Recycling Professionals of the Year" March 2 during a luncheon at the Medallion Center in Columbia, S.C. Charleston AFB was awarded the 2009 Outstanding Federal Waste Reduction/Recycling Award, which is given to the outstanding federal agency or facility waste... MORE