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A/TA symposium allows JBC Airmen to 'reconnect, recharge, re-blue'
November 1, 2018 — Mobility Airmen from Joint Base Charleston gathered at the 2018 Air Mobility Command and Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas, Oct. 25-28. The annual convention brings together leadership, industry experts, civic leaders and Airmen from around the globe to discuss opportunities and challenges facing the country as well as AMC. For the approximately 60 Team Charleston members selected to attend, it also provided valuable opportunities for professional development, networking and self-reflection. ... MORE

Members of Joint Base Charleston pose for a picture with Gen. Maryanne Miller, commander of Air Mobility Command, at the 2018 Airlift/Tanker Association and AMC Symposium held at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas Oct. 25-28, 2018. The symposium offered JB Charleston Airmen and commanders an opportunity to interact with top military leaders and ask questions about the future of the Air Force.

JB Charleston hosts inaugural ‘Airmen for Life’ professional development event
June 28, 2018 — Professional development is an important part of an Airman’s career. Recognizing this, the Air Force Association organized “Airmen for Life,” a professional development event designed to bring all Airmen – officer, enlisted and civilian – together to listen to, learn from and speak to three influential panel leaders. The first event of the series was held at Joint Base Charleston June 25, 2018. “What we’re doing today is actually an inaugural event. We are trying to get professional development and mentoring out to Airmen,” said retired Gen. Larry Spencer, Air Force Association president and former vice chief of staff of the Air Force. “We bring in experienced folks in the Air Force who have served, who have a lot of experience, and just try to help Airmen. Most of the time is spent on ‘Q and A.’ We want to hear from Airmen – what they think, what they are worried about and, for what it’s worth, we give them the benefit of our experience.” ... MORE

Jordan Blake, 437th Operation Support Squadron security manager, asks a question at the Air Force Association’s first professional development event on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 26, 2018. The event, called "Airmen for Life", included a panel of three influential and experience speakers: retired Gen. Larry Spencer, Air Force Association president and former vice chief of staff of the Air Force; retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy and retired Chief Master Sgt. Jan Adams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tenley Long)