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437th OSS Weather Flight provides critical forecasts for JB Charleston
August 1, 2012 — In a location where weather can turn severe at a moment's notice, one team remains prepared to keep Team Charleston alert and ready for the always changing conditions around the base.The 437th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight provides critical, timely and accurate weather intelligence in support of both the Joint Base Charleston - Air... MORE

Staff Sgt. Marlyn Daust, 437th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight weather forecaster, operates on one of the 24-hour Weather Access computers July 30, 2012 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The Weather Flight has two monitors that display up-to-date satellite and radar images of the Southeast United States. Aircrews can request weather briefs and check weather at their destinations at this station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Hyatt

Troops’ investment in the JB Charleston Exchange pays off for entire community
August 1, 2012 — The JB Charleston Exchange is paying dividends in more ways than one as military members exercising their benefit by dining and shopping on base last year generated a dividend of $ 451,847.25. These funds are critical to the Air Force Service's ability to enhance local programs and facilities including the JB Charleston - Air Base Aero Club, the... MORE

Exchange shoppers invited to 'Sound Off' Aug. 4 - 25
August 1, 2012 — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is constantly seeking opportunities to improve on the Exchange benefit. As part of this effort, the Department of Defense's oldest and largest Exchange service relies on an ongoing Customer Satisfaction Index to provide localized, real time snapshots of how Exchange facilities are improving the value of the... MORE

Dabney assumes command of 437th Maintenance Group
July 31, 2012 — MORE

Colonel Erik Hansen, 437th Airlift Wing commander, passes the 437th Maintenance Group guidon to Col. Dennis Dabney, incoming 437th MG commander, during the 437th MXG Change of Command ceremony, July 27, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the changing of a command. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

NHCC preps for major inspection
July 31, 2012 — Naval Health Clinic Charleston is scheduled to undergo a rigorous on-site survey from the Joint Commission between Aug. 7 and Aug. 9, 2012. A team of Joint Commission expert surveyors will evaluate NHCC for compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients, including infection prevention and control, leadership and medication... MORE

Naval Naval Health Clinic Charleston Commanding Officer, Capt. Mary Kim Kenney-Gutshall announces the inspection dates of an upcoming Joint Commission inspection to the staff of NHCC at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C., while displaying the accreditation seals awarded by the Joint Commission following their previous visit. (U.S. Navy photo/Jeff Kelly)

We do it better than anybody
July 27, 2012 — "We bring the word 'rapid' to rapid global mobility. We do it for allies, we do it for partners, and we do it for friends. We do it because we have to, because it is what Americans do, and we do it better than anybody," said Lt. Gen. Mark F. Ramsay when he assumed command of the 18th Air Force here Sept. 23, 2011. Since that time the command's... MORE

437th Aerial Port Airmen!
July 25, 2012 — MORE

Senior Airman Kyle Greer, 437th Aerial Port Squadron journeyman, checks the oil on a 60K Tunner loader, July 17, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The 437th APS provides out-load support for the nation’s premier rapid deployment forces: XVIII Airborne Corps, 82nd Airborne Division, Joint Special Operations Command and 43rd Airlift Wing. The squadron is prepared to meet short-notice, worldwide mobility taskings in support of national objectives, and plans and executes support for more than 50 percent of all joint airborne and air transportability training missions flown by Air Mobility Command/Reserve forces in support of Joint Operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

16th Airlift Squadron Change of Command
July 25, 2012 — MORE

Colonel Erik Hansen, 437th Airlift Wing commander, receives the squadron guidon from Lt. Col. Todd Hohn, 16th Airlift Squadron, 437th AW outgoing commander, during the 16th AS Change of Command ceremony, July 23, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the changing of a command. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

Make plans for the 2012 hunting season
July 24, 2012 — Hunting permits are currently available at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Outdoor Adventure Center for the 2012 deer season which begins Aug. 15 and runs through Jan. 1, 2013.As a result of joint basing, the hunting program for JB Charleston - Weapons Station has been combined with the program at Joint Base Charleston - North Auxiliary Air... MORE

Enjoying the great outdoors ...safely
July 24, 2012 — We're more than halfway through the "101 Critical Days of Summer" and Joint Base Charleston Airmen and Sailors have done a great job staying safe so far. However, let's not lower our guard just yet as there are still plenty of warm, sunny days ahead. One thing is for sure, the "Dog Days of Summer" are upon us and a little extra precaution is needed... MORE