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Joint effort delivers relief cargo to Puerto Rico
October 2, 2017 — Members of the 15th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, flew a C-17 Globemaster III to Fort Drum, N.Y., Sept. 28 to pick up aid supplies before flying to San Juan Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, a category 4 hurricane, battered the U.S. territory... MORE

Capt. Jared Powell, 15th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III aircraft commander, flies a C-17 to pick up aid cargo for a humanitarian mission to Puerto Rico, Sept. 28th, 2017.

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.

Youth center hosts Day for Kids
October 2, 2017 — The Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station Youth Center participated in the Day for Kids Sept. 21, 2017, to encourage children to unplug from technology and participate in physical activities.Day for Kids, an annual event started by Nickelodeon in 2004, where all U.S. Nickelodeon channels suspend programming from noon until 3 p.m.“This is a day we... MORE

Alex Rowell, Near, Lucas Jessen, Middle, and Trenten Bunch, far, play bean bag toss during Day for Kids at the Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station Youth Center Sept. 21, 2017.

Team Charleston celebrates Air Force’s 70th Anniversary
September 28, 2017 — U.S. Air Force retirees Tech. Sgt. Leonard Flesher, left, and Tech. Sgt. Samuel Fried, perform the ceremonial cake cutting with Airman 1st Class Lorelie Budionganon, 628th Force Support Squadron personnel specialist, to celebrate the Air Force’s 70th Anniversary at the Charleston Club, Sept. 22, 2017. The U.S. Army Air Forces became the Department... MORE

U.S. Air Force retirees Tech. Sgt. Leonard Flesher, left, and Tech. Sgt. Samuel Fried, perform the ceremonial cake cutting with Airman 1st Class Lorelie Budionganon, 628th Force Support Squadron personnel specialist, to celebrate the Air Force’s 70th Anniversary at the Charleston Club, Sept. 22, 2017.

437 AW crew provides Maria relief within hours
September 25, 2017 — Members of the 14th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency completed a humanitarian mission in support of Hurricane Maria to St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Sept. 23.The mission provided the islands with a FAA mobile air traffic control tower with an instrument... MORE

Senior Airman Kenny Phonsyry, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs preflight checks at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 23, 2017. The 14th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, flew a mobile air traffic control tower, food and water to St. Thomas, Virgin Islands in support of Hurricane Maria relief efforts.

Joint team delivers relief in Maria aftermath
September 25, 2017 — Members of the 14th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, delivered 17 pallets containing more than 129,000 pounds of food and water to St. Croix, Virgin Islands in support of relief efforts after Hurricane Maria, Sept. 24.The mission to St. Croix was one of two humanitarian missions flown to the Virgin Islands within 48 hours. The air crew flew... MORE

Maj. Kari Flemming, left, 14th Airlift Squadron pilot, and Flight Lt. Matt Jenkinson, right, 14th AS Royal air force exchange pilot, both from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., perform preflight checks at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 24, 2017. Members of the 14th AS delivered more than 129,000 pounds of food and water to St. Croix, Virgin Islands in support of relief efforts after Hurricane Maria. The mission to St. Croix marked the second mission the crew flew to the Virgin Islands for humanitarian aid in 48 hours.

JB Charleston Weapons Station holds Bells Across America memorial
September 25, 2017 — Ens. Jannel Banks, Navy Nuclear Power Training Command student, rings the bell commemorating fallen service members at Joint base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C., Sept. 21, 2017. During a Bells Across America memorial service, each time a deceased service member’s name was announced a bell was rung in their honor. MORE

Ens. Jannel Banks, Navy Nuclear Power Training Command student, rings the bell commemorating fallen service members at Joint base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C., Sept. 21, 2017.

AFFSC prepares to process thousands of Irma vouchers
September 21, 2017 — Air Force Financial Services Center officials anticipate processing 6,000-8,000 travel vouchers filed by Air Force members who evacuated in advance of Hurricane Irma... MORE

JB Charleston Navy promotees transition to CPOs and Senior NCOs
September 20, 2017 — Joint Base Charleston Sailors and Airmen completed the transition process from Petty Officer First Class to Chief Petty Officer and Technical Sergeant to Master Sergeant this month, which culminated with a pinning ceremony Sept. 15, 2017.Naval Support Activity Command Master Chief Asa Worcester said the roughly six-week process provided meaningful... MORE

JB Charleston Navy promotees transition to Senior NCO’s

Take action to make a smooth transition with TRICARE in 2018
September 19, 2017 — You may be wondering what action you need to take, if any, to ensure you continue TRICARE coverage in 2018. Some beneficiaries will need to take action, but most will not. If you’re currently enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE coverage on Dec. 31, 2017, you’ll transition to your respective TRICARE plan on Jan. 1, 2018. If you want to enroll in a TRICARE plan or change coverage after Jan. 1, 2018, you’ll need to take action to enroll in the plan of your choice... MORE