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Some IDs may be invalid starting Aug. 15
August 11, 2016 — Individuals will no longer be able to access Air Force installations with a state-issued identification card or driver's license from Minnesota, Missouri, Washington or American Samoa beginning Aug. 15.This new change aligns the Air Force's installation access policy with requirements of the Real ID Act, which focuses on improving the reliability... MORE

Joint EOD team practices post-blast analysis
August 10, 2016 — Twenty-two Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen and Army combat engineers participated in a joint post-blast analysis training exercise Aug. 1-5, 2016 at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station S.C.Participants from the Kentucky Air National Guard, South Carolina Air National Guard, Army South Carolina Guard, Mac Dill Air Force Base, Fla. and Seymour... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Brenden MCavey, 315th Civil Engineering flight Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, shows the inside of a stick of C-4 explosive, Aug. 3, 2016 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. The joint post-blast analysis training exercise included 22 participants from the Kentucky Air National Guard, South Carolina Air National Guard, Army South Carolina Guard, Mac Dill Air Force Base, Fla. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., 628th Civil Engineering Squadron and 315th CEF. The trainees honed their skills of collecting evidence after an IED attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jared Trimarchi)

628th ABW 2nd quarterly awards ceremony
August 9, 2016 — MORE

Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing (ABW) command chief, right, stand with the 628th ABW second quarter award winners during a ceremony at the Charleston Club Aug. 5, 2016. The quarterly awards recognize outstanding Airmen, NCOs, senior NCOs, company grade officers and civilians for their hard work and dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)

628th ABW Command Chief's son competes in USATF Junior Olympics 2016
August 4, 2016 — While the 2016 Olympics begin Aug. 5 in Brazil, the USA Track and Field National Junior Olympics took place in Sacramento, Calif., July 25-31.One military family member from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. participated in the 50th annual competition. His name is Andrew Bronson.Bronson, 14, is the son of 628th Air Base Wing Command Chief, Master Sgt... MORE

Andrew Bronson, 14, son of 628th Air Base Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Mark A. Bronson, launches himself into the air during pole vaulting practice at the Park West Recreation Center in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., July 20, 2016. Bronson was preparing to compete in the USA Track and Field National Junior Olympics which took place in Sacramento, Calif., July 25-31, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marianique Santos/Released)

Thank you: Military Families - Past and Present
August 4, 2016 — To all Joint Base Charleston Military Families - Past and Present,In recent years our nation has expressed gratitude for the commitment and sacrifices of its military service members. Alongside the nation's warriors, military spouses and families offer tremendous service and make great sacrifices for our country. In April the nation celebrates... MORE

JB Charleston commander's welcome letter

SPAWAR hosts “My Brother’s Keeper” event
August 3, 2016 — Rising 7th, 8th and 9th grade boys attended the first Lowcountry "My Brother's Keeper" (MBK) summer camp Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Charleston Southern University. The event was endorsed by the City of Charleston and was hosted by SPAWAR Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic in collaboration with the Office of Naval Research,... MORE

SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic Commanding Officer Capt. Scott D. Heller gives closing remarks at My Brother's Keeper Summer Camp, July 23, 2016 at Charleston Southern University.

437th OG welcomes new commander
August 3, 2016 — MORE

Col. Louis Hansen, 437th Operations Group (OG) commander, right, accepts the 437th OG guideon from Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing (AW) commander, during a change of command ceremony in Nose Dock 2, Joint Base Charleston – AB, Charleston, SC, on Aug. 2, 2016. Hansen took over for former commander Col. Scovill Currin, 916th Aircraft Refueling Wing (ARW) vice commander - Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)

ADAPT informs on dangers of alcohol abuse – Part one
August 3, 2016 — Know your limits!The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program points out, "safe drinking," is a relative phrase. Impairment begins at the first drink. Each subsequent drink only serves to intensify the effects of alcohol on the body, mind, mood and behavior.Even small amounts of alcohol may result in euphoria, a lessening of... MORE

SPAWAR sponsors "Girls Day Out"
August 3, 2016 — Nearly 100 girls from the Lowcountry attended a two-day Girls Day Out summer camp event hosted by SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic in collaboration with Office of Naval Research, College of Charleston, Trident Technical College, Advance Cyber Forensic Education Consortium, NUCOR Steel Berkeley, Bosch, Naval Health Clinic Charleston, and Paul Mitchell... MORE

Girls Day Out participants watch a robot that is programmed to throw a ball July 29, 2016 at the College of Charleston. The event was sponsored by SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic.

Director, Naval Nuclear Power Proulsion tour JB Charleston-WS
August 3, 2016 — Charleston, S.C. (July 15, 2017) Mrs. Kim Caldwell (far right), wife of Admiral James F.Caldwell Jr. Director, Naval Nuclear Power Propulsion tours Joint Base -Naval Weapons Station Youth Center. Admiral Caldwell and his wife wereattending a change of command held at Joint Base - Charleston WeaponsStation. MORE

(U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sean M.
Stafford/Released)