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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

Responses to questions asked during the August 628 ABW Commander's Call
September 19, 2017 — Q: What does "restore readiness" mean to you? Does it include more money for formal or technical training at the squadron level?A: One of the areas the Air Force took risk in during the recent (and current) reduced budgets was readiness. These risks took various forms, one of which was reduced funding for enhanced training TDYs. Required training... MORE

70 years: Our Legacy through Airmen's Eyes
September 18, 2017 — Maj. Amanda Ferguson, 628th Medical Support Squadron is the Pharmacy Flight commander here. “We often hear, ‘Thank you for your service,’ when we are in uniform amongst our civilian counterparts. My response is always, ‘It's an honor and a privilege,’ said Ferguson. "Serving has been an incredible journey for me. Uniquely, as a pharmacist, not only... MORE

Maj. Amanda Ferguson, 628th Medical Support Squadron is the Pharmacy Flight commander here.

The birth of the United States Air Force
September 18, 2017 — After the conclusion of World War II and the beginning of the Cold War, President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act on July 26, 1947. The goal of the National Security Act was, “to provide a comprehensive program for the future security of the United States.” With President Truman’s signature, a major reorganization to the U.S... MORE

Last evacuated C-17 returns home
September 15, 2017 — The final C-17 Globemaster III evacuated due to Hurricane Irma’s potential landfall returned here September 15, 2017... MORE

Senior Airman Daniel Guilian, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, taxis in the final C-17 Globemaster III evacuated from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Sept. 15, 2017 due to Hurricane Irma’s potential landfall here. More than 20 C-17s were evacuated from JB Charleston by Sept. 9, 2017. Airmen of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron ensured the relocated C-17s were maintained and prepared to conduct hurricane recovery operations to the South from alternate installations including Scott Air Force Base, Ill.