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Joint Base Charleston Privatized Housing Resident Advocate supports base residents
September 2, 2020 — When base housing across the Department of Defense faced scrutiny, programs and positions were implemented to improve housing and give residents a better way to help get their issues resolved. A Privatized Housing Resident Advocate empowers military residents to identify and resolve privatized housing challenges across military installations. Joseph Powell, the 628th Air Base Wing privatized housing resident advocate, said the position was created so residents of military bases have someone to advocate for them. ... MORE

Pest management reducing disease and vectors on JB Charleston
September 2, 2020 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management shop, works with mission partners and multiple units controlling the pest population at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The pest management shop handles pests such as: palmetto bugs, mosquitos, filth flies, alligators, coyotes, and weeds on the flight line. If left unchecked, the common pests in any area can cause serious effects on a base and its surrounding community. ... MORE

Charleston leadership tour
August 27, 2020 — Local community members were able to get a first hand look at the Joint Base Charleston Team's capabilities during a Charleston Leadership Tour August 20, 2020... MORE

Avoiding heat stroke, exhaustion during 101 critical days of summer
August 26, 2020 — It can get pretty hot in the Lowcountry during the summer. It is critical to know how to avoid, recognize and treat heat stroke and heat exhaustion while out having fun in the sun. For more summer safety tips visit: https://go.usa.gov/xfJ6Y... MORE

Spouse of Local Coast Guardsman receives Red Cross’ highest award
August 21, 2020 — Misty Gilbert, a U.S. Coast Coast Guardsmen’s wife, received the Red Cross Certificate of Merit during a virtual ceremony in Charleston, South Carolina, July 7, 2020.The Certificate of Merit is the highest award given by the Red Cross to individuals who save or sustain a life using skills learned in a Red Cross Training Services course.“I was very... MORE

American Red Cross blood drive takes place at Joint Base Charleston
August 14, 2020 — The American Red Cross held a blood drive, Aug. 12, 2020 at the Joint Base Charleston Fitness Center, South Carolina... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Available Services (Updated 7 August 2020)
August 7, 2020 — Below are updates to Joint Base Charleston available services updated as Aug. 7, 2020.New Updates:Beginning 10 August the following activities will change their posture. AAFES and Air Base Club Barbershops/Salons AAFES Barbershop - Mon – Sat 1100-1600; Sun – Closed AAFES Beauty Shop - Tue – Fri 1100-1600; Sat – Appointment Only; Sun-Mon – Closed... MORE

Col. ZumBrunnen celebrates fini flight
August 7, 2020 — Col. Clinton ZumBrunnen, 437th Airlift Wing commander taxis a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 4, 2020. The fini flight is a military aviation tradition which marks a pilot’s retirement from the Air Force. Col. ZumBrunnen Served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years and accumulated more than 3,000 flight hours as an aviator... MORE

JB Charleston re-opens CDCs
August 7, 2020 — The Joint Base Charleston Child Development Centers on the air base and naval weapons station re-opened for mission critical members only, Aug. 5, 2020, due to parents returning from teleworking and needing child care. The CDCs closed earlier this year to reduce the spread of COVID-19 to staff members and families... MORE

437th welcomes new commander
August 7, 2020 — JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Col. Jaron H. Roux assumed command of the 437th Airlift Wing from Col. Clinton ZumBrunnen at a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., August 7, 2020... MORE