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Cancer survivor becomes 'Airman for a Day'
April 25, 2018 — Team Charleston hosted an Airman for a Day event here April 12, 2018. The event was held for Jessica Rye, 17-year-old cancer survivor, to recognize her resiliency during her battle with cancer. Jessica’s brother, Jacob Rye, accompanied her during the visit... MORE

Jessica Rye, left, 17-year-old cancer survivor, tries on an Explosive Ordnance Disposal bomb suit April 12, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

437th Airlift Wing leaders announce award winners
April 25, 2018 — Congratulations to the 437th Airlift Wing January-March Quarterly Award nominees and winners! Additionally, congratulations to Master Sgt. Clifton Robertson, 628th Air Base Wing Staff Agency first sergeant, for being awarded the Bronze Star Medal. - Airman 1st Class Chelsea Linson, Airman of the Quarter, 437th Operations Support Squadron - Tech... MORE

Col. Jimmy Canlas, left, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jennifer Kersey, right, 437th AW command chief, stand with 1st Quarter Award winners during a ceremony April 20, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

DEFY the odds, stay drug free
April 18, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston will hold a free Drug Education For Youth mentorship workshop Aug 1-10, 2018, for dependents, ages 9-12, of active duty, reserve, guard, retired and Department of Defense employees at the Weapons Station Balfour Beatty Community Center. This workshop has spots available for 30 children and the deadline to register is April 27,... MORE

Team Charleston Youth Programs receive expedited accreditation
April 18, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston’s Youth Programs were re-accredited by the Council on Accreditation March 22, 2018. Accreditation is the process in which certification of competency, authority and credibility is presented to those qualifying. Accreditation signifies an organization or program is effectively managing its resources and is providing the best possible services to all stakeholders... MORE

Children process through the deployment line with different base agencies during a youth deployment line at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C., Nov. 4, 2017.

Sponsors support PCS transition
April 17, 2018 — A variety of challenges and concerns may arise as Airmen prepare to move from one duty location to another. Having a good sponsor can make the transition for those inbound with permanent change of station orders smoother... MORE

AFCEA International recognizes Maj. Joshua Aultman as award winner
April 17, 2018 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua Aultman, 628th Communications Squadron commander, has been selected as one of Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association International’s 40 Under 40 Award winners for 2018.As the commander, Aultman leads a squadron that consists of 100 Airmen, Sailors, Department of Defense civil servants and contractors... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua Aultman, 628th Communications Squadron commander

NHCC celebrates 125th birthday, Navy chief rank
April 17, 2018 — The Naval Health Clinic Charleston celebrated the 125th birthday of the Navy’s Chief Petty Officer rank, which was established April 1, 1893. MORE

NHCC Command Master Chief Anthony Petrone, left, and Chief Petty Officer Jami Tankiss, center, cut the cake during a ceremony March 30 at NHCC celebrating the 125th birthday of the Navy’s Chief Petty Officer rank. Appearing in the photo, from left to right: Senior Chief Petty Officer Jacqueline Colbourne, Senior Chief Petty Officer Greg Lassiter, Chief Petty Officer Anthony Johnson, Petrone, Tankiss, Chief Petty Officer Freddy Mejia, Chief Petty Officer Ashley Cooper, Chief Petty Officer Sean Reeves and Chief Petty Officer Capricia Williams.

Team Charleston kicks-off SAAPM with SAPR color run
April 16, 2018 — Team Charleston held a Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention and Response color run to kick-off SAPR awareness month March 30, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. SAPR is a U.S. military training program designated to educate service members and to provide support and treatment for their families who have experienced sexual assault... MORE

Participants in the Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention and Response color run get covered in different colors at Joint Base Charleston, S.C, March 30, 2018.

JB Charleston EOD, Citadel partner for STEM opportunity
April 13, 2018 — Explosive ordnance disposal Airmen from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron provided a hands-on mission briefing to cadets at the Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, April 3, 2018... MORE

Senior Airman Jonathan Alvin, left, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, describes different types of military ordnance to Cadet Kelbey Oakes, at The Citadel, April 3, 2018.

JB Charleston trains ANG to be globemasters
April 13, 2018 — The first of four C-17 Globemaster IIIs was transferred from Joint Base Charleston to the Charlotte Air National Guard, N.C. April 7, 2018 as part of a congressional mandate. Through this directive Joint base Charleston will send 16 C-17s to four Air National Guard bases. ... MORE

A C-17 Globemaster III, sits on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., as it is prepared for transfer to the Charlotte Air National Guard, N.C., April 4, 2018.