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437th AW Change of Command
May 23, 2014 — Col. John Lamontagne took command of the 437th Airlift Wing during a change of command ceremony May 22, 2014, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C.Lamontagne accepted command of the wing from Col. Darren Hartford, who has commanded it since Oct. 5, 2012. This will be Lamontagne's third tour in Charleston as he was previously the Assistant Ops Officer then... MORE

Maj. Gen. Barbara Faulkenberry, 18th Air Force commander, arrives at the 437th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony where she addressed members and invited guests of the 437th AW and officiated the change of command ceremony on May 22, 2014, in Nose Dock 2 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

16th AS changes leadership
May 22, 2014 — Lt. Col. Stewart Newton passed the squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Patrick Farrell, during the 16th Airlift Squadron change of command ceremony May 16, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C."The men and women of the 16th Airlift Squadron are truly extraordinary. Throughout my two-year command, they've shown incredible character, dedication and a knack... MORE

TCSC makes contributions to Joint Base agencies
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The Team Charleston Spouses Club presented checks totaling more than $6,000 to various base agencies May 20, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. On hand to receive the checks on behalf of their organizations are: (Left to right)Tonya Prentiss, Team Charleston Spouse Club president, Brooke Matthews, Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station Youth Program manager, Kim Walker, COMPASS representative, Shannon Norris, JB Charleston – Air Base Youth Program manager, Eryn Pope, Single Airman Initiative program manager, and Stacy Ledford, TCSC treasurer. The TCSC is open to all services and all ranks, active duty and retired and strives to bring Charleston area military spouses together for social, charitable and educational purposes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

JB Charleston recognized for recycling excellence
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Lt. Col. Patrick Miller, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron commander accepts a plaque from Christine Sanford- Coker, DHEC Area Director LowCountry Environmental Health Services, Charleston Office May 20, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Joint Base Charleston was honored for its comprehensive recycling program that resulted in earning more than $268,000 from the sale of recyclable materials and a reduction in disposal costs of almost $7,000. In addition, the base has a green procurement policy that requires products and services meet high environmental standards regardless of procurement method or purchase value. Along with Miller and Sanford-Coker are (left to right) Edgar Jennings, Charleston County Environmental Management superintendent, Stacey Washington, DHEC Environmental Engineering Associate, Alan Moyer, 628th CES Solid Waste program manager and Dennis Bates, 628th CES Environmental Project Specialist. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

Balfour Beatty Communities to kick-off 2014 housing survey
May 20, 2014 — At Balfour Beatty Communities, our primary goal is to provide quality housing and customer service so our residents have a positive and enjoyable experience living with us. In a few weeks, residents will be invited to give feedback on Balfour Beatty Communities' operations through our CEL Resident Satisfaction Survey. The annual survey is an... MORE

Base leaders take on SFS as they visit units around the base
May 19, 2014 — MORE

Capt. Jonathan Blount, 628th Security Forces Squadron (center) watches as Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Squadron command chief and Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Gardner, Naval Support Activity command master chief, don the gear they will be using during their “ride-a-long” with Security Forces personnel May 14, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. Bronson and Gardner, along with Joint Base Charleston Commander Col. Jeffrey DeVore, were visiting the 628th SFS as part of a program designed to give base leaders a taste of what Airmen and Sailors do at their job centers every day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

Life in Upgrade of a pilot
May 19, 2014 — Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma ... the place where all C-17 pilots go to better their skills and grow in their knowledge of employing the Air Force's premier heavy airlift/airdrop platform. Throughout various times in a C-17 pilot's career they will return to Altus for a number of upgrades to include Pilot Initial Qualification, Co-Pilot Air Drop,... MORE

Scholarship program helps students pay for college
May 19, 2014 — Six hundred children from the military community are receiving about $1.2 million in financial assistance thanks to this year's Scholarships for Military Children program. Since its start in 2001, the Scholarships for Military Children program has awarded about $14.5 million in scholarships to more than 8,000 children of active duty, Guard and... MORE

Recover money for your unit today
May 19, 2014 — It is Air Force policy to aggressively pursue and recover Air Force losses (property damage claims) caused by non-members. A claim is pursued against a responsible party (individual or business) who causes damage to installation property. Supervisors have a responsibility to discover and report potential claims to the Legal Office to affect a... MORE

Have medical questions? Call the TRICARE Nurse Advice Line
May 19, 2014 — Sometimes it is difficult to know if and when to seek medical help for acute health problems, so having professional help at a moment's notice is invaluable. The Military Health System's new Nurse Advice Line for TRICARE beneficiaries does just that. Beginning May 30, 2014, all TRICARE beneficiaries can call the NAL toll-free, 24 hours a day, seven... MORE