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Air Base housing scheduled for water main flushing
March 6, 2012 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron will conduct water main flushing in the main base housing and Air Base work facilities at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base from March 19 through May 4. During this time, housing residents may notice a discoloration in their water. This can be corrected by running your bathtub faucet or running your empty washing... MORE

Two SPAWAR employees named 2012 Modern-Day Technology Leaders
March 6, 2012 — Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic employees Brian Reese and Marquita Priester were named this year's 2012 Modern-Day Technology Leaders at the 26th annual Black Engineer of the Year Award Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Conference Awards held in Philadelphia, Feb. 16 through 18.The three-day BEYA conference, sponsored... MORE

SSC Atlantic Commanding Officer Capt. Mark Glover is pictured with SSC Atlantic employees Brian Reese and Marquita Priester who were named 2012 Modern-Day Technology Leaders by the Black Engineer of the Year Award Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics organization. (Courtesy photo)

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau taking complaints on checking accounts
March 6, 2012 — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau began accepting consumer complaints about bank accounts, including checking accounts, savings accounts, CDs and related services March 1. "Deposit accounts play a critical role in the lives of most Americans, but these products and the laws governing them are complicated," said CFPBDirector Richard Cordray... MORE

628th SFS inventories essentials
February 29, 2012 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Vincent Bustillo and Tech.Sgt. Anthony Waldo take inventory of mobility gear at the 628th Security Forces Squadron warehouse at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Feb. 27. 628th SFS forces are responsible for issuing individual field equipment required for contingency operations and ensuring security forces and unit task code standards are maintained. Bustillo is a 628th SFS vehicle non-commissioned officer in charge and Waldon is a 628th SFS supply NCOIC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

Operation safe travel conducted at JB Charleston
February 29, 2012 — The 628th Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base conducted a selective enforcement Feb. 19 through 24 to verify drivers were operating their vehicles safely and with the proper paperwork. The week-long selective enforcement was named "Operation Safe Travel" and a total of nine drivers were issued citations. More than half of... MORE

USS Normandy visits Charleston
February 29, 2012 — MORE

The guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG-60), prepares to moor at the Columbus Street terminal at the Port of Charleston Feb.24. Leadership from Joint Base Charleston gathered at the terminal to greet the crew. The Normandy and its crew are stationed in Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Renovated Passenger Terminal family lounge unveiled
February 29, 2012 — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Feb. 27 to officially open the new family lounge in Joint Base Charleston's Passenger Terminal at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base.The newly renovated family lounge is part of Air Mobility Commander, Gen. Raymond John's initiative to standardize all passenger terminals across the command, ensuring the best... MORE

Col. Erik Hansen and Airman Trevor Vascellaro cut the ribbon at the recently renovated Passenger Terminal family lounge at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Feb. 27. Hansen is the 437th Airlift Wing commander and Vascellaro is assigned to the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, 437th AW. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

JB Charleston Exchange committed to offering best possible price on or offline
February 29, 2012 — According to a recent article by PC World, more than half of U.S. adult mobile phone owners used a handset for shopping assistance while in stores during the 2011 holiday season. Additionally, a quarter of these shoppers went online to see if they could find a better price for a product they were considering buying.With smart phones becoming more... MORE

16th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing deploys
February 29, 2012 — MORE

Captains Joshua Pugliese and Benjamin Smith present Tuskegee Airman Eddie Gibson and Retired Rear Adm. James Flatley with a "T Tail" memento at the 16th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing deployment dinner at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Feb. 16. More than 130 Airmen from the 16th AS deployed Feb. 24 to operate as part of the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. The 816th EAS supports intra-theater airlift, airdrop and aero-medical evacuation missions. Pugliese and Smith are from the 16th AS. Gibson served in the Army Air Corps as a bombardier-navigator, logged 2,300 flight hours and was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for heroism. Flatley is the South Carolina Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum chief executive officer. During his career as a naval aviator he earned the Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Official Mail Center and Postal Service Center open for business
February 29, 2012 — MORE

Airmen and civilians from the 628th Communication Squadron gather for the Official Mail Center and Postal Service Center ribbon cutting ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Feb. 24. The mail center is responsible for processing all official mail on JB Charleston and the postal service center is responsible for delivering mail to the dormitories and temporary mailboxes for those on temporary duty assignments. (inset) Left to right: Nonie Page, Col. Richard McComb, Lt. Col. David Joerres and Tech. Sgt. Marcus Clayton cut the ribbon officially opening the Official Mail Center and Postal Service Center. Page is the 628th CS knowledge operations chief, McComb is the JB Charleston commander, Joerres is the 628th CS commander and Clayton is the 628th CS official mail center non-commissioned officer in charge. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)