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Charleston Chamber Recognizes JB Charleston
September 16, 2015 — Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, accepted the Pillar Award from the Charleston Chamber of Commerce during the Honors Night event, Sept. 10, 2015 in Charleston, SC."Last week CAPT Tim Sparks and I attended the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce's Honors Night celebration where we accepted the Pillar Award on behalf of JB... MORE

AMC chaplain visits JB Charleston
September 16, 2015 — MORE

(Left to right) Chief Master Sgt. Tiffany Smith, Air Mobility Command command chaplain assistant functional manager, Chaplain (Col.) James Tims, AMC chaplain and Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Daniel Thompson, joint base senior chaplain talk with Chaplain (LCDR) Russell Hale, Naval Weapons Station chaplain Sept. 15, 2015, at the All Saints Chapel on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. Tims and Smith were visiting JB Charleston to meet with the Air Base and Weapons Station chaplains and staff to see the mission firsthand. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Hurricane information and preparedness tips
September 16, 2015 — Hurricane information and preparedness tipsThe term hurricane is a regionally specific name for a strong tropical cyclone, a low-pressure system that originates in the tropics.A hurricane is a tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic Ocean with a season that lasts from June 1 to November 30, with the peak season from mid-August to late October.These... MORE

Air Force Reservists spray JB Charleston reducing mosquitoes
September 16, 2015 — MORE

A C-130 Hercules Aircraft from the 757th Airlift Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit from Youngstown, OH, conducts a dry run for the mosquito aerial spray over Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station in Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 11, 2015. Aerial spray flight proficiency training was also accomplished while providing a beneficial reduction in mosquito populations affecting the health and welfare of the people at Joint Base Charleston. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)

JB Charleston Sailors remember 9/11
September 11, 2015 — MORE

Sailors shared thoughts of where they were when the 9/11 terrorist attacks occurred, during a remembrance ceremony Sept. 11, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt)

Project STAR views life of underage servicemembers
September 11, 2015 — MORE

Members of Project STAR and Airmen tour dormitories Sept. 10, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Project STAR (Safety Through Alcohol Responsibility) is a U.S. Department of Justice and Delinquency Prevention program that identifies steps to help prevent underage drinking and promote positive lifestyle choices. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Never Forget
September 11, 2015 — MORE

By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2011, Congress designated September 11 of each year as Patriot Day.

Flood Information
September 10, 2015 — Flash floods can occur within a few minutes or hours of excessive rainfall, a dam or levee failure, or a sudden release of water held by an ice jam. Flash floods often have a dangerous wall of roaring water carrying rocks, mud and other debris. Overland flooding typically occurs when waterways, such as rivers or streams, overflow their banks as a... MORE

Photo of Meeting Street in downtown Charleston, S.C. after a flood on August 31, 2015. (Courtesy photo)

JB Charleston Engages In Red Flag Exercise
September 10, 2015 — This past August, members from all branches of the US military in conjunction with international allies met at Nellis Air Force Base to hone their air combat capabilities by participating in the Red Flag exercise. Red Flag was established in 1975 to help maximize the readiness, skills and survivability of airborne assets in a combat environment... MORE

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., flies to the Nevada Test and Training Range during Red Flag 15-4, Aug. 25, 2015. With a range of over 2,500 miles, the C-17 is capable of carrying 102 troops or paratroopers or 170,900 pounds of cargo at a service ceiling of 45,000 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Spangler)

628th CES Captain invited to participate with Team USA Triathlon
September 10, 2015 — A Captain with the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron has been invited to participate with Team USA Triathlon for his next triathlon event.Capt. Ryan Hoff, 628th CES officer, will be competing in the 2015 ITU Short Course (Olympic-distance) Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon and Aquathlon World Championships Sept. 15-19 in Chicago, Ill."This is an opportunity... MORE

Capt. Ryan Hoff, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, participates in the running section during a triathlon. (Courtesy photo by Capt. Ryan Hoff)