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2018 Annual Charleston Water Report
July 3, 2019 — Annually, in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Air Force guidance, a consumer confidence report, also known as an annual "drinking water quality report," is published and distributed to water system customers to describe where your water comes from and what's in it. All of Joint Base Charleston properties are supplied water from various public water systems in the Lowcountry. ... MORE

Fabrication Flight Maintains Mission Readiness
July 3, 2019 — Airman 1st Class Austin Plaugher and Senior Airman Spencer Coole, aircraft structural maintenance technicians from the 437th Maintenance Squadron, prepare to apply the outer coating of aircraft paint to a C-17 Globemaster III July 2, 2019 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The technicians at JB Charleston maintain C-17s in support of maintaining a global reach airlift capability. Structural maintenance technicians advise on and maintain the structural and low observable repair, modification and corrosion protection treatment of various types of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody R. Miller)... MORE

A U.S. Air Force aircraft structural maintenance technician from the 437th Maintenance Squadron applies the outer coating of aircraft paint to a C-17 Globemaster III July 2, 2019 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The technicians at JB Charleston maintain C-17s in support of maintaining a global reach airlift capability. Structural maintenance technicians advise on and maintain the structural and low observable repair, modification and corrosion protection treatment of various types of aircraft.

AFSBn Charleston welcomes new commander
July 3, 2019 — Army Field Support Batallion (AFSBn) hosted a change of command ceremony at the Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station, S.C., July 2, 2019. AFSBn Charleston is responsible for providing worldwide contingency sustainment support and provides U.S. Army combat power by establishing, maintaining and reconstituting Army Prepositioned Stocks Afloat... MORE

Col. Michael Rivera, commander of the 404th Army Field Support Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., passes the Army Field Support Battalion (ASFBn) Charleston colors to Lt. Col. Dion Hall, incoming commander of the ASFBn Charleston, during a change of command ceremony at the Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station, S.C., July 2, 2019. AFSBn Charleston is responsible for providing worldwide contingency sustainment support and provides U.S. Army combat power by establishing, maintaining and reconstituting Army Prepositioned Stocks Afloat and Southern Command activity sets.

628th CES holds change of command
July 3, 2019 — Lt. Col. Wayne Kinsel, incoming 628th Civil Engineer Squadron commander assumes command of the 628th CES from Col. Rockie Wilson, 628th Mission Support Group commander, July 3, 2019 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The squadron bid farewell to Lt. Col Christopher Carnduff, the outgoing commander. The change of command ceremony acts as a formal... MORE

Lt. Col. Wayne Kinsel, incoming 628th Civil Engineer Squadron commander assumes command of the 628th CES from Col. Rockie Wilson, 628th Mission Support Group commander, July 3, 2019 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

NAVCON Brig Charleston receives new commanding officer
July 1, 2019 — Naval Consolidated (NAVCON) Brig Charleston hosted a change of command ceremony June 28, 2019, Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station, S.C. During the ceremony, U.S. Navy Cmdr. Jack Garcia relieved U.S. Navy Cmdr. Carl Brobst as commanding officer of NAVCON Brig Charleston. Garcia was previously the executive officer for NAVCON Brig... MORE

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Carl Brobst, outgoing commanding officer of Naval Consolidated (NAVCON) Brig Charleston, right, relinquishes command to U.S. Navy Cmdr. Jack Garcia, incoming commanding officer of NAVCON Brig Charleston, left, during a change of command ceremony June 28, 2019, Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station, S.C. During the ceremony, Garcia relieved Brobst as commanding officer of NAVCON Brig Charleston. Garcia was previously the executive officer for NAVCON Brig Charleston. Brobst will be transferring to the Center for Surface Combat Systems Detachment, Mayport, Fla. NAVCON Brig Charleston’s mission is to ensure the security, good order and discipline, safety of adjudged and pretrial prisoners, and detain enemy combatants in accordance with guidance from the president through the secretary of defense. NAVCON Brig Charleston also aims to retrain and restore the maximum number of prisoners to honorable service and prepare members to be productive citizens outside of the military.

Passing Gas Takes Practice: 14th Airlift Squadron Aircrew Conducts Integrated Mission Sortie
June 28, 2019 — Maj. Nicholas Gillin, 14th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilot, performs low-level operations during a local training mission June 26, 2019, over the Southeastern U.S. The aircrew was able to include integrated air defense during the mission to accomplish currency training while simulating assault tactics. Readiness training like this helps... MORE

628th CPTS holds Change of Command
June 27, 2019 — The squadron bid farewell to Lt. Col. Bryan Collins, the outgoing commander, and welcomed Maj. Jahayra N . Lowe as the new squadron commander. The passing of the guidon is a ceremonious representation of an incoming commander's assumption of command. The change of command ceremony acts as a formal transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing to incoming commander... MORE

Col. Terrence Adams, 628th Air Base Wing commander, passes the 628th Comptroller Squadron guidon to Maj. Jahayra N. Lowe, 628th CPTS commander June 27, 2019 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The squadron bid farewell to Lt. Col. Bryan Collins, the outgoing commander, and welcomed Lowe as the new squadron commander. The passing of the guidon is a ceremonious representation of an incoming commander's assumption of command. The change of command ceremony acts as a formal transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing to incoming commander.

628th MDG launches Air Force reorganization plan
June 26, 2019 — The 628th Medical Group at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina will introduce two new squadrons, starting with the 628th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, June 28, 2019, followed by the Health Care Operations Squadron, July 26, 2019... MORE

Air Force Medical Service unveils new model for active duty care
June 25, 2019 — In an effort to return more Airmen to duty quicker, the Air Force is rolling out a new medical model to restore the overall readiness of our military. Under the new Air Force Medical Reform model, dedicated provider care teams will be aligned to an Operational Medical Readiness Squadron primarily focused on proactively treating active duty Airmen and improving their availability to support the warfighting mission. Care for non-active duty patients, primarily the families of service members and military retirees, will be handled by separate provider teams aligned to a Health Care Operations Squadron... MORE

In an effort to return more Airmen to duty quicker, this summer Air Force is rolling out a new medical model to help restore the overall readiness of our military. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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

U.S. service members watch the Marine Nationale (French Navy) Landing Helicopter Dock Tonnerre navigate into the Columbus Terminal Port as part of a deployment stopover June 21, 2019, in Charleston, S.C. U.S. Navy Cmdr. Patrick Sutton, Naval Support Activity Charleston executive officer and 628th Mission Support Group deputy commander, spoke with leaders of LHD Tonnerre to ensure the crew received support needed while in Charleston. Engagements such as this provide opportunities to strengthen partnerships between allies.