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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.

437th AMXS change of command
June 9, 2017 — Col. Brian C. Peters, (left), 437th Maintenance Group commander, passes the guideon to Maj. Robert A. Johnson, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron incoming commander, signifying the official change of command during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston June 9, 2017. Johnson came to Charleston after attending the Army Command and... MORE

Col. Brian C. Peters, (left), 437th Maintenance Group commander, passes the guideon to Maj. Robert A. Johnson, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron incoming commander, signifying the official change of command during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston June 9, 2017. Johnson came to Charleston after attending the Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS.

628 MDOS commander wins prestigious award
June 9, 2017 — Lt. Col. Brian Neese, 628th Medical Operations Squadron commander, was honored with the Federal Health Care Executive Special Achievement Award from the American Hospital Association May 25, 2017... MORE

Col. Brian Neese, 628th Medical Operations Squadron commander, (center) talks with Dr. Joseph Sakran, Medical University of South Carolina assistant professor of surgery, about the progress of the medical personnel at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., on Feb. 17, 2016. The goal was to improve suturing skills. Suturing is a stitch or series of stitches done to secure the edges of a surgical or traumatic wound. The cooperation between the local civilian medical professionals and JB Charleston’s medical team from the 628th Medical Group is expected to continue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)

Women’s Health Clinic opens at JB Charleston
May 26, 2017 — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held here to celebrate the opening of the 628th Medical Group Women’s Health Clinic, May 19.Cancer screenings, post-partum care, select gynecological services, hormonal replacement therapy and infertility treatments are a few of the health benefits available to female Tricare beneficiaries. Women’s Health services are... MORE

Jessica Bryant, left, 628th Medical Group Women’s Health Clinic licensed practical nurse, Cynthia Adams, center, 628th MDG Women’s Health Clinic nurse practitioner, and Senovia Linnen, right, 628th MDG Women’s Health Clinic registered nurse, showcase the Women’s Health Clinic here, May 23, 2017. The clinic provides specialized women’s healthcare including cancer screenings, post-partum care, hormonal replacement therapy and infertility treatments.

JB Charleston wraps up 2017 AFAF campaign
May 3, 2017 — Service members here participated in this year’s Air Force Assistance Fund campaign for 53 days, contributing to the cause even after its conclusion, April 28. The AFAF campaign is held annually to raise money for the Air Force Enlisted Village, LeMay Foundation, Air Force Villages and Air Force Aid Society. These affiliated charities provide... MORE

First 6 splits into 5/6 Association, Junior Enlisted Council
April 28, 2017 — The First 6 Association here recently split into the 5/6 Association and Junior Enlisted Council, allowing each organization to focus on the professional development of their members based on their respective rank.The First Six Association was originally created to represent the voice of Team Charleston’s enlisted members of E-1 through E-6 for... MORE

Members of Team Charleston are mentored during a Round Robin Mentorship event hosted by the Top 3 and 5/6 Associations at the Charleston Club, April 27, 2017. The 5/6 assists NCOs to improve their work center by providing professional development opportunities and networking with leadership and other base organizations. The Top 3 Association’s vision is to help senior enlisted members lead the way and make a difference for Team Charleston.