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5 EAMS: AMC’s best support in the AOR
December 7, 2017 — The 5th EAMS is responsible for the aerial port of debarkation and maintains staged C-17 aircraft, as well as providing en route maintenance and support for transient C-17 and C-5 aircraft flying in and out of Iraq, Afghanistan and Southwest Asia. This mission requires them to manage the APOD at one location and sustain two separate airframes from two geographically separate airfields. ... MORE

The 5th EAMS is responsible for the aerial port of debarkation and maintains staged C-17 aircraft, as well as providing en route maintenance and support for transient C-17 and C-5 aircraft flying in and out of Iraq, Afghanistan and Southwest Asia.

‘Doing the good thing:’ Travis aids mission to improve education in Haiti
November 28, 2017 — In the past three months, Travis Air Force Base and its more than 12,000 total force Airmen have engaged heavily in response to five different natural disasters, occurring in quick succession, devastating victims across the country and around the globe. After thousands of hours and countless resources spent on humanitarian response, one might expect the base to take a break, taper off for the holiday season and recharge for the mission demands that are bound to come in the new year. Instead, the opposite is true... MORE

Mobility aircraft deliver buses to Haiti

Drugs aren’t cool, don’t be a fool!
October 30, 2017 — Senior Airman Carly Dykeman (left), Military Working Dog Hulk (center) and Staff Sgt. Casey Jennings (right), from the 628th Security Forces Squadron demonstrate aggression training during this year's Red Ribbon Campaign at Marrington Elementary at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. The National Family Partnership, established in 1980,... MORE

Innovation saves AMC $2 million annually
October 2, 2017 — The 437th Airlift Wing began modifying the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft with new mounts for the Electronic Flight Bag Sept. 25, 2017. The new mounts will increase flight safety in C-17s and are estimated to save Air Mobility Command $2 million in repairs annually.The EFB allows the aircrew to digitally view aviation charts and publications... MORE

Lt. Col. Thomas Clark, 437th Operations Group deputy chief of standards and evaluations, uses the new Electronic Flight Bag mount modification on the flightline in Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 29, 2017.

JB Charleston provides aid to hurricane victims
August 30, 2017 — Two C-17 Globemaster III left Joint base Charleston carrying 30.6 tons of relief supplies to Alexandria International Airport, Alexandria, Louisiana in response to Hurricane Harvey Aug. 29.Once the aircraft arrived in Louisiana, the cargo was offloaded and brought to strategic forward positions to assist in relief efforts.Preparations for this... MORE

Tech Sgt. Joe Joiner, 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, guides a member of the 78th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., as they load a cargo pallet on to the C-17 Globemaster III at the Robins AFB Aug. 29.

JB Charleston participates in Feds Feed Families
July 19, 2017 — Team Charleston has collected about 1,300 pounds of donations for the local community as part of the Feds Feed Families food drive. Feds Feed Families kicked off June 1 and will run through Aug. 31.Feds Feed Families, a voluntary effort supported by federal employees across the nation, collects food and other non-perishable items to be distributed... MORE

Charleston, S.C. (Jul 17, 2017) Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Bradford, Naval Support Activity administrative assistant, donates canned food in support of Feds Feed Families at the All Saints Chapel on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. Feds Feed Families was created to help food banks and pantries stay stocked during summer months when they traditionally see a decrease in donations and an increase in need.

First NSA Charleston Sailor Selected for MAP promotion
July 14, 2017 — A Naval Support Activity Charleston Sailor was selected for promotion through the Meritorious Advancement Program at Naval Activity Charleston June 27.Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Roberts 628th Security Forces Squadron Flight Chief was selected for advancement through the Navy’s MAP. MAP is one way the Navy advances exceptional Sailors; by... MORE

Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Roberts 628th Security Forces Flight Chief advances through the Navy’s Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP), by Navy Capt. Robert Hudson, Naval Support Activity Charleston, commander. MAP authorizes Commanding Officers (COs) to advance eligible personnel in paygrades E3, E4, and E5 to the next higher pay grade. The program is intended to give COs and the command triad the opportunity to recognize their best Sailors by advancing them when they are ready for the next level of responsibility.

JB Charleston kicks off MSW
February 27, 2017 — Joint Base Charleston kicked off its 10th annual Military Saves Week (MSW) with a financial education seminar at the Charleston Club here Feb. 22. MSW is held annually to promote financial responsibility and proactivity to service members. “The majority of service members are under 30 years old,” said Erin DeVille-Brown, Fleet and Family support... MORE

Ellie Kay, author of the best-selling book “Heroes at Home”, explains her trademarked 60 minute money workout during a financial seminar at the Charleston Club here Feb. 22, 2017. She explained that a financially ready Airman is focused on the mission and performing their job to the best of their ability.

PAX Terminal to undergo renovations
February 23, 2017 — Renovations for the 437th Aerial Port Squadron (APS) Passenger Terminal here begins today and is expected to be a 10-month project.The $12 million renovation is scheduled to be completed in December 2017. During the project, passenger operations will be conducted out of a temporary facility away from the flightline.The changes will include a new... MORE

Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, swings a sledgehammer to start construction of the new 437th Aerial Port Squadron Passenger Terminal here, Feb. 23, 2017. The passenger terminal is being renovated to improve the facility by adding a new fire suppression system, roof, utility systems, restrooms inside the gated area and a redesigned family room. The passenger terminal will operate out of a temporary facility until construction is complete. Signage is in place to direct passengers and base personnel from the old terminal to the temporary location.

Military Saves campaign celebrates 10 years
February 23, 2017 — To kick off the 10 year anniversary of the Military Saves Campaign, Col. Robert Lyman, commander, 628th Air Base Wing and Navy Capt. Robert Hudson, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Charleston, signed the Military Saves Proclamation commemorating Military Saves Week during the Heroes at Home Financial Education event held February 22,... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Lyman, commander, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, kicks off Military Saves Week with a proclamation signing at the Charleston Club here Feb. 22, 2017. Military Saves Week is designed to promote financial readiness and encourage military families to invest for the future.