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SSC Atlantic Hones Additive Manufacturing Capabilities for Navy Applications
January 31, 2018 — A research and development (R&D) scientist at Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic wanted to create a compact, energy-harvesting support component not available commercially. He designed the component in computer-aided design (CAD) software and, in a single day, he used additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing) to build a... MORE

SPAWAR Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic employee Josh Heller, left, reviews CAD software designs for additive manufacturing while Ryan Wilhite verifies the printer is properly calibrated. By using Additive Manufacturing technology (aka 3D printing), SSC Atlantic engineers and scientists can design and create prototypes for new components and replacement parts, and enhance and modify existing products. SSC Atlantic develops, acquires and provides life cycle support for command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems, information technology and space capabilities. A leading-edge Navy engineering center, SSC Atlantic designs, builds, tests, fields and supports many of the finest frontline C4ISR systems in use today, and those being planned for the future.

628 ABW presents annual awards
January 31, 2018 — The 628th Air Base Wing recognized their top performers for 2017 during an annual awards ceremony at the Charleston Club, Jan. 26, 2018... MORE

Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Bence, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, speaks during the 628th Air Base Wing annual awards ceremony at the Charleston Club, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 26, 2017.

437th Maintenance Squadron welcomes new commander
January 30, 2018 — Maj. David Rhodes, 437th Maintenance Squadron incoming commander, takes command during the 437th MXS change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 26, 2018. Rhodes assumed command of the squadron following the outgoing commander Lt. Col. Michael Coppola... MORE

Col. Mark Harris, left, 437th Maintenance Group commander, passes the guideon to Maj. David Rhodes, right, 437th Maintenance Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 26, 2018. Rhodes assumed command of the squadron following the outgoing commander Lt. Col. Michael Coppola.

Strengthening Trusted Care culture in Air Force medicine
January 30, 2018 — On October 26th, 2017, over 130 leaders across various health care organizations gathered to listen to Col. Christian Lyons and Lt. Col. Michael Fea speak on Trusted Care’s aim of positioning the Air Force Medical Service as a high reliability organization... MORE

The “Trusted Care” badge serves as a reminder for the entire U.S. Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) to provide exemplary patient-centered care at every level. In order to ensure the patient is placed at the center of their care, Trusted Care has teamed up with the Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI) to develop an effective training program. Training is aimed at fostering a culture of safety from front-line providers to senior leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Jensen Stidham)

Collaboration helps Community Action Team identify trends
January 30, 2018 — The Community Action Team is a group that focuses on collaboration as a tool to identify the needs and trends of service members and their families here. The goal of the Community Action Team is to build healthy military and family members through partnership between agencies on base... MORE

Michelle McMeekin, left, Community Support Coordinator at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., discusses joint base trends identified by the installation’s Community Action Team with unit representatives and leadership here Jan. 26, 2018. The Community Action Team uses these meetings as an opportunity to inform base leadership on the needs and trends of military members and their families stationed at Joint Base Charleston.

JB Charleston’s defenders take pride in protecting base populace
January 30, 2018 — It is the job of security forces to protect, defend and fight in order to enable Air Force, joint and coalition missions. Their motto, ‘defensor fortis’, means ‘defenders of the force’. These Airmen are most commonly seen providing security at base gates day and night, so people don’t always see the behind-the-scenes of the job to fully understand what it takes to fulfill the role of a security forces defender... MORE

Senior Airman Ryan Anthony, 628th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, stands the gate, to check people onto base Jan. 12, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

A-10s visit JB Charleston
January 26, 2018 — A-10s assigned to the 442nd Fighter Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, make a pit stop at Joint Base Charleston Jan. 10, 2018. The A-10 is the only Air Force aircraft designed for close air support for ground forces... MORE

A-10s assigned to the 442nd Fighter Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, make a pit stop at Joint Base Charleston Jan. 10, 2018.

AMC commander thanks Joint Base Charleston team
January 26, 2018 — Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, commander of Air Mobility Command, visited Joint Base Charleston January 16 through 19 to address and learn from the Airmen of the 628th Air Base Wing, 437th Airlift Wing and their joint mission partners. During the visit, he gave coins to star performers, posed for group photos and presented the 628th Air Base Wing the Outstanding Unit Award and 437th Airlift Wing the Meritorious Service Award... MORE

Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, commander of Air Mobility Command, visited Joint Base Charleston January 16 through 19 to address and learn from the Airmen of the 628th Air Base Wing, 437th Airlift Wing and their joint mission partners. During the visit, he gave coins to star performers, posed for group photos and presented the 628th Air Base Wing the Outstanding Unit Award and 437th Airlift Wing the Meritorious Service Award.

Take command: Urgent care now easier to access
January 24, 2018 — As of Jan. 1, 2018, most TRICARE Prime enrollees no longer need a referral for urgent care visits and point-of-service charges no longer apply for urgent care claims. This change replaces the previous policy, which waived referrals for the first two urgent care visits per year... MORE

TRICARE Open Season and Federal Benefits Open Season are underway. You now have until Dec. 10, 2018 to enroll in a new plan or change your enrollment between plans. The choice you make will take effect Jan. 1, 2019 and will remain in effect through all of 2019. (TRICARE Communications graphic)

AMC commander visits Joint Base Charleston
January 23, 2018 — Gen. Carlton D. Everhart, Air Mobility Command commander, visited Joint Base Charleston January 16 through 19 to get a first-hand look at the day-to-day operations of the 628th Air Base Wing, 437th Airlift Wing and their mission partners... MORE

U.S. Air Force Gen. Carlton D. Everhart, commander of Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base Ill., talks with Joint Base Charleston service members during an all call here Jan. 19. Everhart visited Mobility Airmen and joint partners from various units at Joint Base Charleston to gain valuable insight into their mission successes along with the challenges they may face while executing rapid global mobility.