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Cancer survivor becomes 'Airman for a Day'
April 25, 2018 — Team Charleston hosted an Airman for a Day event here April 12, 2018. The event was held for Jessica Rye, 17-year-old cancer survivor, to recognize her resiliency during her battle with cancer. Jessica’s brother, Jacob Rye, accompanied her during the visit... MORE

Jessica Rye, left, 17-year-old cancer survivor, tries on an Explosive Ordnance Disposal bomb suit April 12, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Team Charleston Youth Programs receive expedited accreditation
April 18, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston’s Youth Programs were re-accredited by the Council on Accreditation March 22, 2018. Accreditation is the process in which certification of competency, authority and credibility is presented to those qualifying. Accreditation signifies an organization or program is effectively managing its resources and is providing the best possible services to all stakeholders... MORE

Children process through the deployment line with different base agencies during a youth deployment line at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C., Nov. 4, 2017.

JB Charleston to live stream Holocaust Remembrance Program
April 11, 2018 — The Joint Base Charleston Holocaust Remembrance Committee has arranged to live stream the 25th Annual Federal Inter-Agency Holocaust Remembrance Program, "Bearing Witness," which will be held, tomorrow, Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the Lincoln Theatre, in Washington, D.C. from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm.JB Charleston teammates can view the program via live... MORE

Reserve Firefighters Tackle Aircraft Burn Trainer
April 5, 2018 — Firefighters with the 315th Civil Engineer Flight stepped out of the firehouse and into a fire during the March Air Force Reserve drill weekend at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The team conducted aircraft live-fire training, with newer members taking the lead to gain familiarity with equipment and tactics... MORE

Reserve Firefighters Tackle the Aircraft Burn Trainer

JB Charleston to host free Air & Space Expo
April 4, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston will host the 2018 Air & Space Expo, which is open to the public, April 28th, 2018 beginning at 8:30 a.m. on the Air Base. Admission and parking for the event are free. ... MORE

The Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform at the 2018 Air & Space Expo on the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base April 28, 2018. The event is free and open to the public.

SSC Atlantic unmanned systems, swarm technology
April 3, 2018 — Ask physicist Brad Knaus how he got into unmanned systems and he’ll tell you he started out working for the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic Air Traffic Control division, focusing on counter measures and detection for small unmanned systems. Ask him how he got into drones and he’ll tell you, “It just kind of snowballed into... MORE

Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic employee Chad Sullivan tins the wire for a new battery lead to install on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Sullivan is a member of the SSC Atlantic Unmanned Systems Research (SAUSR) Range team which is working with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to get autonomous technology in the hands of warfighters. SSC Atlantic develops, acquires and provides life cycle support for command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems, information technology and space capabilities. A leading-edge Navy engineering center, SSC Atlantic designs, builds, tests, fields and supports many of the finest frontline C4ISR systems in use today, and those being planned for the future.

JB Charleston kicks off AFAF campaign
March 30, 2018 — The Joint Base Charleston Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign Kicked off March 27 and will run through May 4, 2018. The fund raising goal is $53,599 and 100 percent contact with all active duty Airmen.The AFAF was established as an annual effort to raise funds for charitable affiliates providing support to Air Force service members, retirees,... MORE

An Airman takes a pamphlet to learn more information about the Air Force Assistance Fund during the Joint Base Charleston AFAF Campaign kicked off March 27, 2018.

Spring safety prevents outdoor mishaps
March 23, 2018 — As spring draws nearer, the days get warmer and people begin to engage in more outdoor recreational activities. But as people start coming out from their houses to enjoy the warm weather, so too do the local animals and insects. The outdoor activities enjoyed in the spring require caution and preparation to prevent accidents. Spring brings more... MORE

An alligator sunbathes on the bank of a water hazard at the Wrenwoods Golf Course on Joint Base Charleston March 20, 2018.

Charleston civic leaders take flight to Texas, attend BMT
March 21, 2018 — Various community and business leaders from the Charleston area boarded a Charleston-based C-17 Globemaster aircraft to participate in a Civic Leader tour to Texas March 15-16... MORE

NHCC participates in 2018 active-duty fund drive supporting NMCRS
March 20, 2018 — The Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society was established in 1904 to provide financial assistance, education and other services to members of the United States Navy and Marine Corps, their eligible family members, widows and survivors. The active-duty fund drive in support of the NMCRS began March 1 and will run through April 15, 2018. Much of the... MORE

Naval Health Clinic Charleston Commanding Officer Capt. Dale Barrette signs a donation form for the Navy and Marine Relief Corps Society fund drive March 14 at NHCC. Last year, Charleston NMCRS received $247,751 in donations and provided $288,151 in financial assistance to 360 clients. The current fund drive began March 1 and will run through April 15, 2018. For more information, or to make a contribution online, visit the NMCRS of Charleston at http://nmcrsfunddrive.org/charleston/ <http://nmcrsfunddrive.org/charleston/> .