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UPDATE: Latest Storm Information for JB Charleston Personnel
October 10, 2016 — NOTE: The below releases are listed in order of timeline - from the newest to oldest. 10 Oct 16- Joint Base Charleston reopens, Emergency Family Assistance Center... MORE

JB Charleston Prepares for Hurricane Matthew
October 7, 2016 — U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class William Roberts, a harbor patrol coxswain with the 628th Security Forces Squadron, prepares to move and store a 628th Security Forces patrol boat ahead of Hurricane Matthew at Joint Base Charleston - Naval Weapons Station, S.C., Oct. 7, 2016. All non-essential personnel evacuated the area but will return after... MORE

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class William Roberts, a harbor patrol coxswain with the 628th Security Forces Squadron, prepares to move and store a 628th Security Forces patrol boat ahead of Hurricane Matthew at Joint Base Charleston - Naval Weapons Station, S.C., Oct. 7, 2016. All non-essential personnel evacuated the area but will return after disaster response coordinators assess damage and verify a safe operating environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Byers)

437th Airlift Wing evacuates C-17s
October 6, 2016 — A maintainer with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals out a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III as it is evacuated to Fort Campbell, Ky., on Oct. 6, 2016, so they can continue their mission of rapid global mobility during Hurricane Matthew. Due to Hurricane Matthew, a Limited Evacuation Order of South Carolina Hurricane... MORE

A maintainer with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals out a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III as it is evacuated to Fort Campbell, Ky., on Oct. 6, 2016, so they can continue their mission of rapid global mobility during Hurricane Matthew. Due to Hurricane Matthew, a Limited Evacuation Order of South Carolina Hurricane Evacuation Zones was issued by the Commander, Joint Base Charleston. All Joint Base personnel are expected to evacuate the area and will return once damage has been assessed and it’s safe to return.

Increased measures to prevent aircraft mishaps
October 4, 2016 — Joint Base Charleston officials authorized an escalation in the base’s ongoing efforts to prevent aircraft bird strikes in the vicinity of the air base. Due to an expected large migratory increase in the number of geese inhabiting areas surrounding the airfield and their growing immunity to other bird-removal tactics, officials approved the... MORE

Department of Homeland Security recognizes NAVCONBRIG employee's contributions
October 4, 2016 — Department of Homeland Security representatives Scott Peek and Mark Boswell present a silver coin to Wes Atkinson, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston sign shop supervisor, recognizing his many contributions to the DHS mission over the past decade Sept. 22, 2016 here. Atkinson trains prisoners in graphic design enabling them to earn Department of... MORE

Department of Homeland Security representatives Scott Peek and Mark Boswell present a silver coin to Wes Atkinson, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston sign shop supervisor, recognizing his many contributions to the DHS mission over the past decade Sept. 22, 2016 here. Atkinson trains prisoners in graphic design enabling them to earn Department of Labor certifications. Atkinson's design skills, project procurement knowledge and student prisoner workforce have saved the DHS over $400,000 in design and labor costs over the past 10 years. Pictured left to right, Scott Peek, Wes Atkinson, Mark Boswell, Navy Cmdr. Brett Pugsley, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston commanding officer.

18 AF/CC visits 437 AW
October 4, 2016 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Sam Cox, 18th Air Force commander, accompanied by his wife, Tammy, arrive at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina Sept. 27, 2016. Cox and his wife were visiting Joint Base Charleston to meet the Airmen of the 437th Airlift Wing and convey to them the importance of the work they do every day. As Air Mobility Command’s sole... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Sam Cox, 18th Air Force commander, accompanied by his wife, Tammy, arrive at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina Sept. 27, 2016. Cox and his wife were visiting Joint Base Charleston to meet the Airmen of the 437th Airlift Wing and convey to them the importance of the work they do every day. As Air Mobility Command’s sole warfighting numbered air force, 18th Air Force is responsible for the command’s worldwide operational mission of providing rapid, global mobility and sustainment for America’s armed forces through airlift, aerial refueling, aeromedical evacuation, and contingency response.

CFC returns to JBC
October 3, 2016 — The 2016 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), kicks off for Team Charleston on Monday, Oct. 3 and continues through Nov. 18.The annual campaign is designed to provide all military members and civilian employees an opportunity to donate to eligible non-profit organizations, providing health and human service benefits throughout the world.“This is an... MORE

Joint Base Charleston remembers fallen heroes
September 29, 2016 — All Saints Chapel here was somber and respectful as “Gold Star” families came together with civilians, Sailors and Airmen to remember fallen troops from the Lowcountry September 22, 2016. Joint Base Charleston is one of many military installations participating in “Bells Across America” ceremonies worldwide honoring local fallen service members... MORE

Angela Cottman, staff member at Joint Base Charleston's Fleet and Family Support Center, addresses the audience at the inaugural "Bells Across America" ceremony at All Saints Chapel on Joint Base Charleston-Naval Weapons Station September 22, 2016. Bells Across America is a ceremony that honors fallen servicemembers and is held each year on military installations around the world in conjunction with Gold Star Mothers and Families' Day.

JB CHS Chapel, Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy sign partnership MOA
September 29, 2016 — Rev. Rob Duey, Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy chaplain (left), Col. Robert Lyman, 628th Airbase Wing commander (center), and Lt. Col. Walter Bean, 628th ABW chaplain sign a Memorandum of Agreement here Sept. 21, 2016. The MOA establishes written guidelines between the Joint Base Chaplain's office and the Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy. This organization... MORE

Rev. Rob Duey, Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy chaplain (left), Col. Robert Lyman, 628th Air Base Wing commander (center), and Lt. Col. Walter Bean, 628th ABW chaplain sign a Memorandum of Agreement here Sept. 21, 2016. The MOA establishes written guidelines between the Joint Base Chaplain's office and the Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy. This organization provides emergency, crisis intervention and counseling services to local EMS, first responders and other local agencies. The Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy will collaborate with the JB Charleston Chaplain’s office as part of the chapel’s P4 initiatives. The program establishes local partnerships and bolsters networking and communications between religious officials across the low country.

Lowcountry Mess welcomes newest Chief Petty Officers
September 29, 2016 — The Red Bank Club ballroom here was at full capacity on September 16, 2016 as fifteen Sailors achieved a significant milestone in their careers: promotion to Navy Chief Petty Officer. The promotion ceremony, also called a “pinning” ceremony, welcomed the Sailors to the Lowcountry Chief’s Mess. Historically, the “Mess” referred to the separate... MORE

Chief Petty Officers stand in formation during a promotion ceremony September 16, 2016. Fifteen Sailors from various units in South Carolina were presented with their new rank in a traditional ceremony at the Red Bank Club on Joint Base Charleston-Naval Weapons Station.