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Commander's Call answers JB Charleston questions
January 10, 2019 — The following are the questions raised during the 628th Air Base Wing Commander’s Call Dec. 11, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., with the subsequent answers provided... MORE

June 2018 Commander's Call: Leadership answers questions
July 10, 2018 — During June 2018, Col. Jeffrey Nelson, 628th Air Base Wing commander, received numerous questions about issues around Joint Base Charleston, as well as issues force-wide. Here are the questions and answers of interest to all... MORE

628th Air Base Wing Commander’s Call Nov. 16, 2017 Questions and Answers
December 28, 2017 — Q: What is an appropriate response to non‐essential personnel being forced to return from evacuation days prior to Wing guidance, for future reference. A: Evacuees are not expected to return before the Limited Evacuation Order is rescinded or amended.For Hurricane Irma, evacuees were ordered to return to their residences beginning on 10 Sep 17 and... MORE

Responses to questions asked during the August 628 ABW Commander's Call
September 19, 2017 — Q: What does "restore readiness" mean to you? Does it include more money for formal or technical training at the squadron level?A: One of the areas the Air Force took risk in during the recent (and current) reduced budgets was readiness. These risks took various forms, one of which was reduced funding for enhanced training TDYs. Required training... MORE

628th commader recognizes AMDS
August 6, 2017 — Col. Jeff Nelson, 628th Air Base Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, right, recognize the 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron for exemplary professional service and dedication at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Aug. 4, 2017. The 628th AMDS provides the crew and logistical support required to transport... MORE

Base commander, command chief recognize AMDS

Commander's call questions and answers
July 12, 2017 — The following are the questions raised during the 628th Air Base Wing Commander’s Call June, 2017 here with the subsequent answers provided:Q: Will there be more RV/Storage spaces added? Also, why do personnel that live on base do not have priority to store their RV/boats. Why not treated like Space A?A: A FY18 project for adding an additional 100... MORE

Answers to commander's call questions
April 18, 2017 — The following are the questions raised during the March 628th Air Base Wing Commander's Call. Below are the answers provided:How is the wing streamlining administrative processes? Answer: We recognize the volume of administrative documents requiring leadership review/approval/signature and the staffing required to manage the process have increased... MORE

628 ABW holds Commander's Call
November 21, 2016 — Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, right, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, left, answer questions during a commander’s call in the Air Base Theater Nov. 17, 2016. Lyman also spoke about how well the members of the base handled the Hurricane Matthew base evacuation and representatives from the... MORE

Col. Robert Lyman, 628th Air Base Wing commander, right, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, left, answer questions during a commander’s call in the Air Base Theater Nov. 17, 2016. During the commander's call, Lyman recognized several individuals for recent accomplishments and spoke to how well the members of the base handled the Hurricane Matthew evacuation efforts.