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Reservists credit teamwork in lifesaving mission
November 8, 2018 — As if by fate, a weather delay in Germany allowed a group of reservists to embark on a challenging 22-and-a-half-hour mission to help save a fellow service member. On Nov. 3, 2018, a C-17 aircrew from the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., who’s mission heading home from Germany was delayed due to severe weather, was asked to take on an emergency mission transporting a burn patient to Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas. ... MORE

Drug Demand Reduction Program raises awareness for Red Ribbon Week
November 5, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston’s efforts toward drug and alcohol prevention went up a notch in support of Red Ribbon Week, which takes place annually from Oct. 22-30. Red Ribbon Week is an annual event to help bring awareness and education to not only military members and their families, but communities nationwide. JB Charleston’s drug demand reduction program held events in conjunction with the annual weekly event by going to schools and youth centers on the Air Base and Naval Weapons Station to help develop and care for Airmen and their families by teaching the youth about the dangers of drugs and alcohol... MORE

Kids from Joint Base Charleston raise their hands to answer questions about drug prevention Oct. 23, 2018 at the Joint Base Charleston, S.C., youth center.

AMC’s first Spark Tank competition recognizes Airmen innovation, selects winners to advance to Air Force level
October 29, 2018 — Air Mobility Command held its first-ever Phoenix Spark Tank competition at the Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium in Grapevine, Texas, where four finalists proposed their innovation ideas Oct. 26, 2018, to top Air Force leaders and the president of VOX Space. The competition, which is part of Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson’s innovation initiative, encourages Airmen of all ranks and careers to generate innovative ideas that save time, money and maintain readiness. ... MORE

Staff Sgt. Travis Alton from the 19th Logistical Readiness Squadron briefs his design of an M-1 cargo parachute release assembly time block fair safe during the 2018 AMC Phoenix Spark Tank competition, where four finalists pitched their innovation ideas to a panel of judges at the
Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium in Grapevine, Texas, Oct. 27, 2018. "At the end of the day, for less than a dollar, we can save millions," said Alton. "But let's think further than that. Think about the warfighter downrange that is reliant on the Humvee, the Howitzer, and the ammunition to save their lives... Wouldn't it be a shame if their cargo was destroyed because they didn't have this one dollar block installed?" A/TA, AMC's premier professional development event, provides mobility Airmen an opportunity to learn about and discuss mobility priorities, issues, challenges, and successes. The venue
creates dialogue between industry experts and Air Force and Department of Defense about ways to innovate, enhance mission effects and advance readiness headed into the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jodi Martinez)

SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic welcomes new commander
October 19, 2018 — Capt. Wesley Sanders became the fifth commanding officer of Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic during a change of command ceremony held Oct. 18, 2018, at the SSC Atlantic conference center. During the ceremony, Capt. Scott Heller, who has commanded SSC Atlantic since July 2015, retired with more than 30 years of naval service... MORE

Capt. Wesley Sanders, commanding officer of Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic

Fire Prevention Week: JB Charleston Fire Department encourages residents to “Look. Listen. Learn.”
October 3, 2018 — The Joint Base Charleston Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years – to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere,” which works to educate the public about basic but essential ways to quickly and safely escape a home fire. As part of Fire Prevention Week, the Joint Base Charleston Fire Department is hosting a series of events, including displays and educational fairs at the Air Base Exchange on Oct. 8 and the Naval Exchange on Oct. 12, both from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be popcorn, sno-cones, a bouncy house and plenty of educational material and handouts, with special appearances by Sparky the Fire Dog and firefighter Big Jay. Firefighters will also be visiting the CDCs and Youth Programs throughout the week. ... MORE

"Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere."

Joint Base Charleston October 2018 Briefs and Events
October 2, 2018 — All classes/appointments are typically held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 500, Air Base (AB), or at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg. 755, Weapons Station (WS) unless otherwise specified. Dates/times are subject to change. For the most current program listings and to reserve your seat, please call (843) 963-8883 or log onto our website www.jbcharleston.com... MORE

Impact Aid forms issued, support local school funding
September 25, 2018 — Public education is supported primarily by local property tax revenue, state monies and federal funding. Most school districts rely heavily on these resources to fund educational programming – classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, professional development, transportation, administrative services and more. The federal government recognizes that school districts like Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties face added economic pressures when local real estate has been purchased for military purposes. As a result, the county government loses the property tax revenue that it might otherwise have earned if the federal government had not utilized or acquired the property. Compensation for this loss, known as Impact Aid, is paid to the local school district for the “substantial and continuing financial burden” that results from federal and military activities. Impact Aid is paid for federal property that is used to support military installations, low-income housing, Native American lands and for children whose parents work/live on federal lands. Payments made under this program are based on mathematical formulas which consider various types of federally-connected children and the costs associated with of educating that child... MORE

Impact Aid is a year-round program created to assist school systems in increasing revenue needed to educate military and civilian children.

It starts here: Development & Training Flight
September 24, 2018 — Concern, fear, anxiety, and fatigue shadow the rigid, but unorthodox position of attention among the young men and women of the 315th Airlift Wing Development and Training Flight here. Mixed among those faces, beamed a glimmer of pride and patriotism that sparked the initiative of these recently enlisted trainees who are bound for Air Force basic military training... MORE

315th Airlift Wing Developmental Training Flight

Joint Base Charleston Youth Programs earns national designation
September 21, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston Youth Programs has been designated a Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider by the National Alliance for Youth Sports. This honor, like the Good Housekeeping Seal given to household products that meet high standards, recognizes organizations that have met an equally high standard when it comes to administering youth sports programming... MORE

Air Mobility Command welcomes new commander
September 19, 2018 — Air Mobility Command welcomed a new commander at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Sept. 7. Air Force Gen. Maryanne Miller took command of AMC from Air Force Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, who retires after more than 35 years of service. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, officiated the change of command ceremony. Miller is the thirteenth commander to take the reins since the major command was designated as Air Mobility Command, June 1, 1992. She is the first traditional Reservist to be promoted to four-star general and lead an Air Force major command outside of Air Force Reserve Command... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein passes the Air Mobility Command guidon to Gen. Maryanne Miller, who assumed command of AMC, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Sept. 7, 2018. Miller assumed command from Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, who retires after 35 years of service to the Air Force. AMC provides rapid, global mobility and sustainment for America's armed forces through airlift, aerial refueling, aeromedical evacuation and mobility support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jodi Martinez)