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841st Transportation Battalion supports major 1st Infantry Division movement
December 13, 2018 — The 841st Transportation Battalion from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. and the 1st Infantry Division from Ft. Riley, Kan., worked together to receive, document, organize and ship over 2,400 pieces of equipment in support of Atlantic Resolve, a demonstration of continued U.S. commitment to NATO allies and partner nations in Eastern Europe, which involves a regular rotation of equipment and forces . The 841st was the logistics hub to receive 10 trains and line haul equipment as part of Atlantic Resolve’s ongoing mission. The 1st ID will deploy with more than 3,500 Soldiers around the end of January with approximately 85 Abrams tanks, 135 Bradley Fighting and Fire Support Vehicles, 15 Paladins and other support equipment... MORE

Members of the 841st Transportation Battalion ride with military vehicles on a rail flatcar Dec. 10, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

JB Charleston celebrates newest chief selects
December 13, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston Chief’s group members and the newest chief master sergeant selects stand together outside the headquarters building Dec. 4, 2018, at JB Charleston, S.C. Chief master sergeant is the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force and is held by only one percent of the enlisted force... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Chief’s group members and the newest chief master sergeant selects stand together outside the headquarters building Dec. 4, 2018, at JB Charleston, S.C. Chief master sergeant is the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force and is held by only one percent of the enlisted force.

Charleston Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony
December 10, 2018 — Service members and civilians from Joint Base Charleston were among the approximately 200 people attended the event to honor the service and sacrifice of those who died in the Pearl Harbor attacks on Dec. 7, 1941. In all, more than 2,403 U.S. service members and civilians lost their lives, including 25 from South Carolina. The ceremony featured speeches from three veterans present during the attacks on Pearl Harbor, the laying of over 90 wreaths and a 21-gun salute. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Maund)... MORE

Attendees recite the Pledge of Allegiance during the 77th Pearl Harbor Memorial Day recognition ceremony Dec. 7, 2018, onboard USS Yorktown Naval and Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant, S.C. Service members and civilians from Joint Base Charleston were among the approximately 200 people attended the event to honor the service and sacrifice of those who died in the Pearl Harbor attacks on Dec. 7, 1941. In all, more than 2,403 U.S. service members and civilians lost their lives, including 25 from South Carolina. The ceremony featured speeches from three veterans present during the attacks on Pearl Harbor, the laying of over 90 wreaths and a 21-gun salute.

USTRANSCOM commander visits JB Charleston
December 10, 2018 — Army Gen. Stephen Lyons, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, visits Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 6, 2018. Lyons visited JB Charleston as part of an effort to familiarize himself with the base’s global mobility capabilities. USTRANSCOM is a unified, functional combatant command that provides support to the nine other U.S. combatant commands, the military services, defense agencies and other government organizations. As commander, Lyons is responsible for delivering globally-integrated mobility, deployment and distribution solutions and enabling capabilities for full-spectrum requirements in support of national objectives. JB Charleston hosts service members and civilians from all branches who support USTRANSCOM’s global missions through air, land and sea... MORE

Army Gen. Stephen Lyons, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, greets Air Force Capt. Shawn Cameron, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron operations officer and lead coordinator for the visit, upon arriving at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 6, 2018.

Joint Base Charleston celebrates Arbor Day
December 7, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston natural resources staff met with children and faculty members at the Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station Child Development Center for the base’s Arbor Day celebration, held annually on Dec. 7. Keith Thompson, the conservation program manager with the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron and Alan Hill, base forester from the... MORE

Guy Sabin, left, vice president of the South Carolina Forestry Association, presents the American Tree Farm certification to and Barry Lewis, center, chief of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Flight and Alan Hill, right, base forester from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, during a ceremony at the Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station Child Development Center during the base’s Arbor Day celebration, held annually on Dec. 7.

Honor guard supports active duty funeral
December 6, 2018 — When a civilian raises their right hand to swear in to the United States Air Force, they know they could possibly give their life defending their country. Likewise, when volunteering for the base honor guard flight, Airmen know they could possibly lay to rest one of those Airmen who gave the ultimate sacrifice. That was the case for Joint Base Charleston, S.C.’s honor guard flight when Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, they laid to rest an active duty Airman after he lost his life... MORE

The Joint Base Charleston honor guard flight stands at attention as an Airman’s casket is brought off a plane during a dignified arrival Nov. 28, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

JB Charleston puts on the B.R.A.K.E.S., hosts teen driving course
December 6, 2018 — Ben Mize practices driving in unsafe conditions Dec. 1, 2018, during a teen driving course held at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Joint Base Charleston hosted B.R.A.K.E.S. (be responsible and keep everyone safe), a program started by drag racer Doug Herbert. The program’s mission is to prevent injuries and save lives by training and educating teenage... MORE

Ben Mize practices driving in unsafe conditions Dec. 1, 2018, during a teen driving course held at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Hurricane evacuation voucher payments nearly complete
November 28, 2018 — After Hurricane Florence side-swiped Charleston—degrading to a tropical storm by the time it affected the area—Joint Base Charleston had been efficiently evacuated. It was an exercise in emergency management in the face of a possible weather disaster. However, with that hurricane evacuation came the follow-up of reimbursement of travel expenses to all the service members and families who were required to leave the area. Over 3,600 vouchers were turned in for financial reimbursement... MORE

Cameras outside the International Space Station captured a stark and sobering view of Hurricane Florence the morning of Sept. 12, 2018, as it churned across the Atlantic toward the Carolina coastline with winds of 130 miles an hour.

Tricare Prime Versus Tricare Select: Should You Change or Keep Your Plan?
November 28, 2018 — Tricare Open Season is from Nov. 12 through Dec. 10, 2018. This is the annual period when you can enroll in or change your Tricare Prime or Tricare Select plan. If you miss open season, you'll only be able to make enrollment changes within 90 days of a Qualifying Life Event or during the next Tricare Open Season in Fall 2019. To help you pick the program that's right for you, here's an overview of the differences between Tricare Prime and Tricare Select. ... MORE

315th wins Aircrew Excellence Award
November 28, 2018 — The skillful response and handling of an in-flight crisis by a 315th Airlift Wing crew leads to a national level award. On Aug. 17, 2018, an all Reserve Charleston-based C-17 crew, carrying medical evacuation patients, experienced a cabin pressure malfunction then, successfully completed their mission, despite poor weather conditions and emergency oxygen system malfunctions, earning the 2018 4th Air Force Aircrew Excellence Award... MORE