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Impact Aid forms support local school funding
October 10, 2017 — Public education is supported primarily by local property tax revenue, state monies and federal funding. Most school districts rely heavily on these resources to fund educational programming including classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, professional development, transportation, administrative services and more. The federal government... MORE

437 AW crew provides Maria relief within hours
September 25, 2017 — Members of the 14th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency completed a humanitarian mission in support of Hurricane Maria to St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Sept. 23.The mission provided the islands with a FAA mobile air traffic control tower with an instrument... MORE

Senior Airman Kenny Phonsyry, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs preflight checks at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 23, 2017. The 14th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, flew a mobile air traffic control tower, food and water to St. Thomas, Virgin Islands in support of Hurricane Maria relief efforts.

Joint team delivers relief in Maria aftermath
September 25, 2017 — Members of the 14th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, delivered 17 pallets containing more than 129,000 pounds of food and water to St. Croix, Virgin Islands in support of relief efforts after Hurricane Maria, Sept. 24.The mission to St. Croix was one of two humanitarian missions flown to the Virgin Islands within 48 hours. The air crew flew... MORE

Maj. Kari Flemming, left, 14th Airlift Squadron pilot, and Flight Lt. Matt Jenkinson, right, 14th AS Royal air force exchange pilot, both from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., perform preflight checks at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 24, 2017. Members of the 14th AS delivered more than 129,000 pounds of food and water to St. Croix, Virgin Islands in support of relief efforts after Hurricane Maria. The mission to St. Croix marked the second mission the crew flew to the Virgin Islands for humanitarian aid in 48 hours.

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

The birth of the United States Air Force
September 18, 2017 — After the conclusion of World War II and the beginning of the Cold War, President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act on July 26, 1947. The goal of the National Security Act was, “to provide a comprehensive program for the future security of the United States.” With President Truman’s signature, a major reorganization to the U.S... MORE

Aircrew gets firsthand view of Florida before, after Hurricane Irma
September 15, 2017 — A C-17 Globemaster III aircrew from Joint Base Charleston flew the final mission out of MacDill Air Force Base, Florida Sept. 8, 2017 prior to Hurricane Irma making landfall. The flight was performed as part of an evacuation from JB Charleston to Scott Air Force Base, Illinois where 11 437th Airlift Wing C-17s were temporarily based to continue... MORE

An aircrew prepares a C-17 Globemaster III for takeoff prior to a mission to Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. Sept. 11, 2017. Days prior the crew flew the final mission out of MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. prior to Hurricane Irma making landfall in Florida.

Navy’s first aviation optometrist assumes command of NHCC
July 19, 2017 — The Navy’s first aviation optometrist takes the helm of one of the leading health care facilities in the military. Navy Capt. Dale P. Barrette assumed command of Naval Health Clinic Charleston from Capt. Elizabeth Maley during a change of command ceremony July 7 at NHCC, located on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. Rear Adm. Anne Swap,... MORE

U.S. Navy Capt. Dale Barrette, right, assumes command of Naval Health Clinic Charleston from Capt. Elizabeth Maley, center, during a change of command ceremony July 7, 2017 at NHCC on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. Rear Adm. Anne Swap, left, Navy Medicine East commander and Navy Medical Service Corps director, presided over the ceremony. Barrette joins NHCC from Naval Hospital Sigonella, Italy, where he served as the command’s executive officer since July 2015.

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

Wilson discusses importance of communities at Defense Communities Summit
June 21, 2017 — Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson spoke about the important role communities play in supporting the Air Force mission at the 2017 Defense Communities National Summit June 19 in Washington, D.C... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks about the important role communities play in supporting the Air Fore mission at the 2017 Defense Communities National Summit, Washington, D.C., June 19, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Wayne A. Clark)

RiverDogs host Military Appreciation Night
June 20, 2017 — Members of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight display a bomb disposal robot during the Charleston RiverDogs Military Appreciation Night at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Charleston, June 14, 2017. The Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard, the 841st Transportation Battalion and 628th Security Forces Squadron represented JB... MORE

Members of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight display a bomb disposal robot during the Charleston RiverDogs Military Appreciation Night at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Charleston, June 14, 2017. The Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard, the 841st Transportation Battalion and 628th Security Forces Squadron represented JB Charleston at the game. The RiverDogs beat the West Virginia Power 5-2.