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628th SFS deters drinking and driving with DUI checkpoint
February 6, 2019 — The 628th Security Forces Squadron conducted a DUI checkpoint on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at Redbank Road in front of Joint Base Charleston’s Naval Weapons Station. The Airmen were doing their part in meeting the priorities of Col. Terrence Adams, 628th Air Base Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Michael Speck’s, 628th Security Forces Squadron commander, to make a positive impact in reducing or stopping drinking and driving... MORE

628th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen check drivers’ insurance and registration during a DUI checkpoint Feb. 3, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

After 33 years of service, Loadmaster pushes his last pallet
February 5, 2019 — As a lone loadmaster pushed the last pallet of humanitarian aid off the aircraft, he turned, grinned, and said, “Well, that’s it.” Master Sgt. Bobby Barrett, a loadmaster with Joint Base Charleston’s 300th Airlift Squadron, finished his last mission in preparation for his upcoming retirement after 33 years as a traditional reservist... MORE

Loadmaster pushes final palet after 33-year career

628th Air Base Wing hosts annual awards
February 4, 2019 — Congratulations to the 628th Air Base Wing annual award winners! Honor Guard Member of the Year: Senior Airman Jeremy Polovitch, 437th Aerial Port Squadron Volunteer of the Year: Laurie Richman, 628th Contracting Squadron First Sergeant of the Year: Master Sgt. John Ritter, 628th Medical Group Category 1 Civilian of the Year: Carmel Lumia, 628th... MORE

The annual award winners of the 628th Air Base Wing and Naval Support Activity Charleston stand with guest speaker, retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Dondi Costin, far left, and 628th Air Base Wing leadership during an annual awards ceremony Feb. 1, 2019, at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Humanitarian aid delivered: One weekend, three countries, nearly 130,000 people helped
February 4, 2019 — Over a weekend-long combined humanitarian and training mission, Feb. 3-4, 2019, three C-17 Globemaster III aircraft and their Reserve Citizen Airmen crews from Joint Base Charleston’s 315th Airlift Wing delivered humanitarian aid to Guatemala, Haiti and Honduras. The three missions were planned to maintain the aircrews’ flying currency and readiness requirements, while at the same time delivering the cargoes of medical supplies, an ambulance and several tons of food to outreach organizations in their respective countries... MORE

Reservists deliver humanitarian cargo to Honduras

USCG James gets underway
January 31, 2019 — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James went underway Jan. 28, 2018, from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Charleston, S.C... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James navigates through the Charleston Harbor Jan. 28, 2019, in Charleston, S.C. During the USCGC James’ last patrol, the crew managed to seize over nine tons of cocaine destined for the U.S. The vessel is named after an American sea captain, Joshua James, who is credited with saving countless lives out at sea throughout his lifetime in the 19th century.

Growing Air Force’s space medicine culture
January 30, 2019 — As space continues to play an increasingly critical role in our nation’s defense, the need for the space medicine specialty grows. Medical Airmen within U.S. Air Force Space Command are making sure space operators are ready for future readiness requirements. “Space is no longer a neutral, docile domain,” said Col. Walter “Sparky” Matthews, AFSPC Command Surgeon. “It has become a contested environment where many state and non-state actors actively seek to disrupt U.S. space capability.”... MORE

Medical Airmen assigned to U.S. Air Force Space Command are charged with delivering care to the Airmen who launch, monitor and operate the Air Force’s satellite systems. As space continues to play an increasingly critical role in our nation’s defense, medical Airmen in AFSPC are also preparing for the future of space medicine. (U.S. Air Force illustration)

315th CRF tests mettle in joint-service training mission Patriot Palm
January 30, 2019 — A 315th Airlift Wing unit finished its most recent joint-service training exercise Tuesday at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Hawaii. Teaming up with FEMA, the FBI, Army, Coast Guard and Marine Corps, the 315th Contingency Response Flight completed Exercise Patriot Palm, a joint-service emergency and natural disaster response exercise, coordinated by the Air Force Reserve, designed to integrate first responders from federal, state and local agencies, and the military by providing rapid response training... MORE

628th LRS and FSS conduct readiness exercise
January 28, 2019 — The 628th LRS and 628th Forces Support Squadron held a pre-deployment exercise Jan. 23, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston-Naval Weapons Station, S.C., to improve readiness and streamline processes for large groups, saving time for Airmen and air base agencies when deploying Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Cody R. Miller) MORE

An Airman repacks his issued equipment during a pre-deployment function line exercise Jan. 23, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

C-17 Globemaster III: An aircraft as versatile as AE crews
January 28, 2019 — Larger, faster and flexible – a flying ICU. Since joining the U.S. Air Force fleet in 1993, the C-17 Globemaster III has significantly expanded aeromedical evacuation capabilities. In addition to its transport and other numerous mission sets, the C-17 converts to provide aeromedical evacuation to patients in a broad variety of conditions. The aircraft has played critical roles in various contingencies, bringing warfighters to higher levels of care, bringing patients home to the U.S., and aiding in humanitarian efforts to save the lives of those impacted by natural disasters... MORE

A U.S. Air Force C-17 from Joint Base Charleston banks over the Arthur J. Ravenel Bridge above downtown Charleston during a training mission, May 16, 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russell E. Cooley IV)

Joint Base Charleston February 2019 Briefs and Events
January 24, 2019 — All classes/appointments are typically held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 500, Air Base (AB), or at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg. 755, Weapons Station (WS) unless otherwise specified. Dates/times are subject to change. For the most current program listings and to reserve your seat, please call (843)963-8883 or log onto our website www.jbcharleston.com... MORE