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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

315th OG demonstrates readiness during exercise
November 23, 2018 — Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 315th Operations Group tested their expeditionary combat support capabilities during a recent operational readiness exercise here... MORE

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft assigned to 315th Airlift Wing out of Joint Base Charleston, S.C., deploys flares as part of an operational readiness exercise Nov. 17, 2018. The exercise provided the 315th Operations Group with hands-on training in a variety of airlift and aeromedical evacuation tactics during simulated combat events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas A. Priest)

437th Operations Group unveils refurbished training helo
November 20, 2018 — 437th Maintenance Squadron Airmen pose in front of a training helicopter they repaired for the 437th Operations Group special operations unit Nov. 16, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The helicopter, donated by the Defense Logistics Agency, was refurbished by the 437th MXS for the special operations unit to use for training. It will be used by... MORE

437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen pose in front of a training helicopter they repaired for the 437th Operations Group special operations unit Nov. 16, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The helicopter, donated by the Defense Logistics Agency, was refurbished by the 437th MXS for the special operations unit to use for training. It will be used by their loadmasters to train winching and helicopter loading procedures, as well as rapid loading and offloading procedures in blacked out conditions.

Team Charleston celebrates USMC 243rd birthday
November 19, 2018 — Team Charleston Marines bring in the cake to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps' 243rd birthday at the annual Marine Corps’ Ball held at the Charleston Area Convention Center Nov. 17, 2018, in Charleston, S.C. Retired Marine Corps Col. Arthur Sass, now a naval science instructor at Eau Claire High School, delivered the keynote address during the... MORE

Team Charleston Marines bring in the cake to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps' 243rd birthday at the annual Marine Corps’ Ball held at the Charleston Area Convention Center Nov. 17, 2018, in Charleston, S.C. Retired Marine Corps Col. Arthur Sass, now a naval science instructor at Eau Claire High School, delivered the keynote address during the ceremony. The Marine Corps was established on Nov. 10, 1775 and its birthday is celebrated with a traditional ball and cake-cutting ceremony.

Charleston CG cutter seizes 19 thousand pounds of cocaine
November 19, 2018 — The crew of the Charleston-based Coast Guard Cutter James offloaded approximately 18.5 tons of cocaine Nov. 15, 2018, in Port Everglades, Fla. The drugs, seized in international waters in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, were worth more than an estimated $500 million... MORE

Pictured is the Coast Guard Cutter James (WMSL-754) crew.