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Responses to Recent Commander's Call
April 13, 2016 — Col. Robert Lyman, the commander of Joint Base Charleston, hosted a series of commanders calls March 30, 2016. During those commanders calls, attendees raised a number of questions across a range of subjects.Below, you'll find responses from base leaders to each of those questions.CIVIL ENGINEERINGQuestion: Are there any plans to add portable...

JB Charleston encourages motorcycle safety
April 12, 2016 — Joint Base Charleston will hold its annual Motorcycle Safety Day on April 29, 2016. The schedule of events is listed below:0900 - Annual Motorcycle Safety Brief at the Air Base Theater Bike Judging Competition by Wing Leadership with Awards Blessing of the Bikes1030 - North Charleston Police demonstration1100 - Green Knights...

First time in over 20 years Joint Base Charleston conducts ammo on-load
April 12, 2016 — For the first time in more than 20 years Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, conducted an ammunition on-load for a service combatant vessel.The USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) received 13 pallets of various ordinance on April 4, 2016. No other ship has conducted this evolution since the USS Santa Barbra (AE 28) was homeported at the WS in the mid...

Immigration opportunities for servicemembers and veterans
April 12, 2016 — Members and veterans of the US Armed Services may apply for naturalization through Sections 328 or 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). On July 3, 2002, President George W. Bush issued an executive order enacting INA Section 329 authorizing members and veterans of the US Armed Forces (including the US Air Force, US Army, US Marine...

NHCC recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 11, 2016 —

C-17 pilot, Olmstead Scholar to study in Tel Aviv
April 8, 2016 — In March, Capt. Nick Burke, a 14th Airlift Squadron evaluator pilot and chief of standards and evaluations, was selected to participate in the Olmsted Scholarship Program. He will be traveling to Tel Aviv University, Israel, after attending the U.S. Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center to learn Hebrew.According to the Olmsted...

Permanent change of station preparation process streamlined
April 8, 2016 — Things just got a little easier for JB Charleston Air Force personnel navigating the PCS preparation process.To preclude the need for multiple appointments, the Military Personnel Section (MPS) joined forces with agencies such as the Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC), the Transportation Management Office (TMO) and TRICARE to provide...

USCGC Hamilton docks at Charleston
April 7, 2016 —

Answers to recent town hall questions
April 7, 2016 — Col. Robert Lyman, the commander of Joint Base Charleston, recently hosted a series of town halls for base residents and families. During those town halls, attendees raised a number of questions about morale and welfare on base. The questions ranged from traffic crossings and street lights to school options and ride share services.Below, you'll...

Charleston aircrew plays role in ordered departure
April 6, 2016 — One of the first aircrews involved in airlifting more than 60 military dependents from Turkey to Baltimore returned to Joint Base Charleston , April 1, 2016 following an ordered departure from the area due to security concerns in the region.The aircrew was comprised of members from the 14th and 15th Airlift Squadrons and the 437th Aircraft...