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628th FSS hosts Change of Command ceremony
June 21, 2019 — The 628th Force Support Squadron hosted a change of command ceremony at the Charleston Club June 21, 2019, Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 628th FSS is responsible for deploying services and personnel support teams, quality of life, professional and personal readiness, manpower and personnel services, food operations, lodging, fitness and leisure... MORE

Col. Rockie Wilson, left, commander of the 628th Mission Support Group, passes the 628th Force Support Squadron guideon to Maj. Troy Lane, right, incoming commander of the 628th FSS, during a change of command ceremony at the Charleston Club June 21, 2019, Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 628th FSS is responsible for deploying services and personnel support teams, quality of life, professional and personal readiness, manpower and personnel services, food operations, lodging, fitness and leisure activities. Lane was previously the operations officer for the 21st Force Support Squadron, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.

Exercise Palmetto Challenge: readiness, rapid mobility
May 28, 2019 — More than 200 Airmen from Joint Base Charleston participated in the Palmetto Challenge mobilization exercise to conduct operations from McEntire Joint National Guard Base, and Pope Army Airfield, S.C., May 17-23, 2019... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Ardis, 628th Force Support Squadron readiness NCOIC, prepares a plate for Col. Bobby Degregorio, 315th Mission Support Group commander within the Single Pallet Expeditionary Kitchen, during exercise Palmetto Challenge, May 21, 2019, at Joint National Guard Base McEntire, S.C.

International Chemical Weapons Convention Treaty tested at JB Charleston
May 15, 2019 — Joint Base Charleston Air Base hosted a week-long Chemical Weapons Convention exercise Jan. 7-11, 2019. The purpose of the exercise was to test the response of Air Force Major Command Base Assistance Teams here should the U.S. receive an international challenge inspection under the Chemical Weapons Convention Treaty. A similar exercise was conducted May 16, 2019, at Naval Weapons Station Charleston, Joint Base Charleston, S.C. “This annual training tests our ability to respond to a challenge inspection under the treaty. During the exercise and in real world, the Air Force would be the lead,” said Kimbrell. “The Army and Navy would only assist if the Naval Weapons Station were included in the final inspection perimeter.” ... MORE

Inspectors and their military escorts working with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and Naval Treaty Implementation Program prepare to inspect munitions bunkers during the International Chemical Weapons Convention exercise May 16, 2019, at Naval Weapons Station Charleston, Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The purpose of the exercise is to test the response of base assistance teams should the U.S. receive an international challenge inspection under the Chemical Weapons Convention Treaty. The Chemical Weapons Convention aims to eliminate an entire category of weapons of mass destruction by prohibiting the development, production, acquisition, stockpiling, retention, transfer or use of chemical weapons by State Parties. Exercises like these support the Department of Defense’s priority of reformation and full spectrum readiness in the face of new challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody R. Miller)

Security forces Airman wins Women In Defense award
April 3, 2019 — Senior Airman Sofia Espinoza, 628th Security Forces Squadron base armorer, was awarded the 2018 Junior Enlisted Woman of the Year award by the Palmetto Chapter of Women In Defense March 21, 2019. Espinoza was presented the award during the 9th annual Military Woman of Year event held at the Founders Hall at Charles Towne Landing, Charleston, S.C. Upon receiving the award, Espinoza noted, “As the first one in my family to serve, it is honor to receive this and I am thankful for leadership and family who continually encourage me to work hard for my goals.” ... MORE

Senior Airman Sofia Espinoza, 628th Security Forces Squadron base armorer, inspect an M-4 rifle during a routine weapon check March 27, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Espinoza was awarded the 2018 Junior Enlisted Woman of the Year award by the Palmetto Chapter of Women In Defense March 21, 2019.

Local high school honors Tuskegee Airmen’s legacy with presentation
March 6, 2019 — North Charleston High School celebrated Black History Month by honoring the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American military pilots who fought in World War II, during a school presentation Feb. 28, 2019... MORE

Marvin Williams, South Carolina Spann Watson Chapter of Tuskegee Airman Inc. representative, speaks with students during a school presentation Feb. 28, 2019, at North Charleston High School, Charleston, S.C.

628th MDG recognized as AF's best
February 20, 2019 — The 628th Medical Group has been selected for the United States Air Force Surgeon General Award for Clinic of the Year. According to the Air Force Medical Service Website, awards of this nature reflect the extraordinary quality of what it means to be an Air Force medic. The accomplishments of those recognized are said to demonstrate expertise, leadership and commitment across the full breadth of the support provided to the Air Force mission and the joint team. ... MORE

628th Medical Group Airmen celebrate winning the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General Award for Clinic of the Year Feb. 20, 2019, during a commander’s call at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

628th SFS deters drinking and driving with DUI checkpoint
February 6, 2019 — The 628th Security Forces Squadron conducted a DUI checkpoint on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at Redbank Road in front of Joint Base Charleston’s Naval Weapons Station. The Airmen were doing their part in meeting the priorities of Col. Terrence Adams, 628th Air Base Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Michael Speck’s, 628th Security Forces Squadron commander, to make a positive impact in reducing or stopping drinking and driving... MORE

628th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen check drivers’ insurance and registration during a DUI checkpoint Feb. 3, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

628th LRS and FSS conduct readiness exercise
January 28, 2019 — The 628th LRS and 628th Forces Support Squadron held a pre-deployment exercise Jan. 23, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston-Naval Weapons Station, S.C., to improve readiness and streamline processes for large groups, saving time for Airmen and air base agencies when deploying Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Cody R. Miller) MORE

An Airman repacks his issued equipment during a pre-deployment function line exercise Jan. 23, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Joint Base Charleston February 2019 Briefs and Events
January 24, 2019 — 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

841st TB maintains global readiness
January 23, 2019 — U.S. Army personnel assigned to the 841st Transportation Battalion prepare to on-load vehicles and equipment for deployment Jan. 11, 2019, at Wharf Alpha on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. in continuing support of Atlantic Resolve. Equipment from the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, Kansas, was transported onboard the MV Green Cove, a vehicle carrier with a gross tonnage of 57,000... MORE

Vehicles assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division are loaded onto the MV Green Cove Jan. 11, 2019, in preparation for transport at Wharf Alpha on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., in continuing support of Atlantic Resolve.