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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

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

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

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

628th FSS hosts Change of Command ceremony
June 21, 2019 — The 628th Force Support Squadron hosted a change of command ceremony at the Charleston Club June 21, 2019, Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 628th FSS is responsible for deploying services and personnel support teams, quality of life, professional and personal readiness, manpower and personnel services, food operations, lodging, fitness and leisure... MORE

JB Charleston members participate in UK memorial service
June 21, 2019 — Members of the public, veterans and service members gather during the RAF Ramsbury Airfield Dedication ceremony June 9, 2019, at Ramsbury Airfield, U.K. The Remembrance Project brought veterans, Joint Base Charleston service members, RAF service members, and the public to this final ceremony. The ceremonial event was held to honor the sacrifices and strengthen the bond between the U.S. and UK. The final stage of this Airfield Remembrance Project coincides with the 75th anniversary of D-Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jill Neufeld)... MORE

Q and A: JB Charleston fuels Airman ‘pumped’ for award
June 17, 2019 — Staff Sgt. Christopher Stuebbe, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team chief, from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. won Air Mobility Command’s NCO of the year, beating out 10 AMC installations, leading to a nomination to be one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year, one of the Air Force’s most prestigious awards.... MORE

JB Charleston debuts new Summer Intern Program
June 14, 2019 — Four interns started the new Summer Intern Program at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, June 10, 2019, to help strengthen relationships between the base and the local community.The 90-day program was developed to provide exposure to young adults in the local community as they get ready to enter the workforce and show them opportunities that... MORE