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Mobility Forces deliver U.S., UK paratroopers to Europe for Swift Response 18
June 14, 2018 — U.S. paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., and British Paratroopers from the 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, Colchester, England, arrived in Latvia with the assistance of various mobility aircraft in support of Exercise Swift Response 2018 (SR18) June 9, 2018... MORE

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., and British Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Regiment Parachute Battalion C. Company, Colchester, England, board a C-17 Globemaster III at Pope Army Air Field, N.C., during Exercise Swift Response 18 (SR18) June 8, 2018. SR18 is one of the premier military crisis response training events for multinational airborne forces in the world that demonstrates the ability of America's Global Response Force to work hand-in-hand with joint and total force partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Gracie I. Lee)

NHCC Wellness Committee awarded Blue-H Gold Star for initiatives
June 13, 2018 — Staff members of the Naval Health Clinic Charleston Wellness Committee were recognized recently for their initiatives that lead to NHCC earning the 2017 Blue-H, Navy Surgeon General’s Health Promotion and Wellness Award, Gold Star... MORE

Staff members of the Naval Health Clinic Charleston Wellness Committee were recognized recently for their initiatives that lead to NHCC earning the 2017 Blue-H, Navy Surgeon General’s Health Promotion and Wellness Award, Gold Star.

Military and family members can vote absentee from anywhere
June 12, 2018 — No matter where they are at the time, even if only recently deployed or overseas, service members and their families want their vote to count when election time rolls around. If a member of the military hasn’t established residency in their new location, but is still a registered voter at their previous posting, or if they are deployed and won’t be able to make it to the polls at home, an absentee ballot gives every eligible voter the opportunity to participate in the most basic right U.S. citizens have... MORE

The Federal Voting Assistance Program is supported by the Airman and Family Readiness Center at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

New site allows JB Charleston visitor passes to be arranged online
June 12, 2018 — To sponsor a guest or visitor on Joint Base Charleston has always previously required qualified members to physically verify sponsorship authority at the Visitor Control Center. In May, the process was streamlined a bit with the creation of an EIM Site through Air Mobility Command. The 628 Security Forces Pass & Registration/Visitor Control Center will now be able to view, print and prepare visitor passes in advance with personnel assigned to Joint Base Charleston who have a .mil account. The new EIM site will allow authorized customers to request visitor passes online, saving unnecessary phone calls or visits to the Visitor Control Centers on both Air Base and Weapon Station. ... MORE

JB Charleston volunteer honored for 43 years of selfless service
June 11, 2018 — An American Red Cross volunteer serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston was awarded the Exceptional Volunteer Award for Service to the Armed Forces June 5, 2018, from the American Red Cross, Palmetto, South Carolina Region. For the past 43 years, Monheit has assisted thousands of service members, their families, patients and staff members alike at U.S. military treatment facilities around the globe... MORE

Sharon Monheit, second to right, an American Red Cross volunteer serving at the Naval Health Clinic Charleston Pharmacy, was awarded the Exceptional Volunteer Award for service to the Armed Forces from Karen Cook, second to left, program manager for the Service to the Armed Forces, American Red Cross Palmetto, South Carolina Region, and NHCC Commanding Officer, Capt. Dale Barrette, far right, June 5, 2018, at NHCC, located on Joint Base Charleston – Naval Weapons Station.

628th Air Base Wing congratulates exceptional performers during Unit Effectiveness Inspection
June 11, 2018 — Congratulations to the exceptional performers during the 628th Unit Effectiveness Inspection. The UEI evaluates four major graded areas of wing readiness: managing resources, leading people, improving the unit and executing the mission. It is designed to foster a culture of critical self-assessment, continuous improvement and to reduce the reliance on external inspection agencies. Here are our exceptional performers: Tech. Sgt. Monique Roberts, 628th Medical Group Tech. Sgt. Thomas Sitors, 628th Mission Support Group Staff Sgt. Akeem Anderson, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Staff Sgt. Jason Chiles, 628th Communications Squadron Staff Sgt. Travis Gordon, 628th Security Forces Squadron Staff Sgt. Ashley Maldonado, 628th Air Base Wing Command Post Senior Airman Vance Boswell, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Detective Bruce Williams, 628th Security Forces Squadron Steven Gottula, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Michaela Judge, 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office Gary Morris, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Detective Ronald Keur, 628th Security Forces Squadron Maj. Ricardo Sequeira, 628th Medical Group ... MORE

Congratulations to the exceptional performers during the 628th Unit Effectiveness Inspection. The UEI evaluates four major graded areas of wing readiness: managing resources, leading people, improving the unit and executing the mission. It is designed to foster a culture of critical self-assessment, continuous improvement and to reduce the reliance on external inspection agencies.

CATM instructors support joint warfighter
June 8, 2018 — Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors ensure Airmen are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to wield their weapons effectively. The 628th Security Forces Squadron CATM unit is responsible for providing support to local and regional military branches as well as local law enforcement. CATM instructors here train a wide range... MORE

From left to right, Senior Airman Dylan Ricketts, Staff Sgt. Alexander Elder and Staff Sgt. Howard, all 628th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors, prepare to instruct an M-4 rifle qualifying course June 5, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. CATM instructors at Joint Base Charleston support all military branches and are responsible for qualifying service members and civilians on various weapons.

Innovation competition funds new squadron initiatives
June 7, 2018 — The 437th Airlift Wing received $450,000 to be divided amongst each of its squadrons as part of the Air Force Squadron Innovation Fund, an effort to revitalize squadrons. Wing commanders were authorized to use 20 percent of those funds on proposals they felt could positively impact multiple squadrons.To determine what would be done with their... MORE

Stan Gohl, 437th Airlift Wing historian, presents the idea of placing stone beneath the heritage aircraft at the air park here during the Squadron Innovation Fund panel meeting June 4, 2018.

Heat Stress Safety
June 7, 2018 — With summer knocking at the door and high temperatures already visiting Joint Base Charleston, it is imperative to recognize the potential life-threatening factors associated with heat exhaustion, especially in relation to small children and family pets. The greatest risk for heat stroke/exhaustion for small children and pets results from being... MORE

The chart indicates some different outside temperatures and the timeframe in which it can drastically climb.

Exceptional Family Member Program hosts “Dream Night” at the zoo
June 6, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston’s Exceptional Family Member Program hosted "Dream Night" for families enrolled in the program June 1, 2018, at the Charles Town Landing Zoo. This is the fifth year in a row that the base has participated in the event. The purpose of “Dream Night” is for EFMP children and their families to enjoy a night at the zoo without the... MORE

Lt. Col. Bryan Collins, 628th Comptroller Squadron commander, and his family look into the cage of red wolves during an Exceptional Family Member Program event June 1, 2018, at the Charles Town Landing Zoo.