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Family Emergency Preparedness and Response: What you can do
May 18, 2015 — You may not be together as a family when an emergency happens. Consider what to do if there is no access to cell phones, gas stations, grocery stores, ATMs, etc.-Identify a common out-of-town contact for your family-Know school and work plans-Identify meeting places-Family Emergency Plan... MORE

Make sure your family has a plan in case of an emergency. Before an emergency happens, sit down together and decide how you will get in contact with each other, where you will go and what you will do in an emergency. Keep a copy of this plan in your emergency supply kit or another safe place where you can access it in the event of a disaster. Visit link in the article for a template that can be filled in online and saved or printed on your local computer system. (Courtesy photo)

Keeping the Summer Cookout Safe
May 13, 2015 — Summertime is right around the corner, so it's time to make way for an outdoor activity just about everyone loves - - the good old fashioned American cookout. Although cookouts may seem like a simple task, there are quite a few factors that play a part in making sure that the food is just right and ready for consumption. Most of the meats typically... MORE

Do you know what triggers your asthma flare ups?
May 13, 2015 — May is National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month and here at Joint Base Charleston, the 628th Medical Group's Allergy Clinic, is working to increase awareness about possible triggers that may cause asthma symptoms. Spring is a prime time for seasonal air allergens, which could trigger asthma symptoms. The best way to control asthma symptoms... MORE

Frequent Flyer Miles/Reward Programs - can you reap the benefits?
May 13, 2015 — When traveling on official business there are always questions regarding the use of personal travel rewards programs. The information below should provide needed clarification.The Joint Travel Regulation paragraph 1300.B states, "A traveler on official business may keep promotional material, including frequent traveler benefits, for personal use... MORE

DFSP Charleston conducts mock oil spill drill
May 13, 2015 — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support for Energy Environmental Division participated in an oil spill response training exercise at Defense Fuel Support Point Charleston, South Carolina, April 20-21.Every year, DLA Energy conducts spill prevention and emergency response training at its three permitted DFSPs. DFSP Charleston, is a... MORE

Major General Kurt F Neubauer visits JB Charleston
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Colonel John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, briefs Maj. Gen. Kurt Neubauer on the wing’s mission capabilities, May 6, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Neubauer is the Air Force Chief of Safety, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., and commander, Air Force Safety Center, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. He develops, executes and evaluates all Air Force aviation, ground, weapons, space and system mishap prevention, and nuclear surety programs to preserve combat readiness. In addition to meeting with senior leaders, Neubauer toured the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, the 437th Maintenance Squadron’s Corrosion Control Facility, the 628th Civil Engineering Squadron’s Explosives Ordnance Disposal unit as well as a tour of the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command and a windshield tour of other vital units located on the Weapons Station property. Neubauer also served as the guest speaker at the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce's State of the Region: Salute to the Military event May 7, 2015 on the USS Yorktown at Patriot’s Point in Mount Pleasant, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman George Goslin)

Obama nominates new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
May 12, 2015 — President Barack Obama nominated May 5, Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. to serve as the 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva to serve as the 10th vice chairman.During an announcement in the White House Rose Garden, the president said that among military leaders, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of... MORE

Importance of Virtual Record of Emergency Data
May 12, 2015 — Why is it important to keep your Virtual Record of Emergency Data current? It is important because when completed, it becomes an official and legal document that provides the military with your wishes should you be in a missing, injured or deceased casualty status. Specifically, the vRED:· Provides the names and addresses of the persons to be... MORE

841st TB hosts reunion for 1304th MPC troops
May 12, 2015 — The 841st Transportation Battalion held a reunion for former Soldiers and Department of the Army civilians of the 1304th Major Port Command, May 8, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C.More than 20 former 1304th MPC personnel received an 841st TB Capabilities brief and an overview of the Dock and Rail Head Facilities located at JB... MORE

The 841st Transportation Battalion held a reunion for 23 former troops of the 1304th Major Port Command, May 8, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. The 841st TB was formally known as the 1304th MPC back in 1993. In 1997, the 1304th MPC became the 595th Transportation Group and then became the 841st TB in 1999. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt)

Navy Reservists Train for Joint Mission Support
May 12, 2015 — When two gunmen opened fire at an event in Texas recently, it was a stark reminder that terrorism is a growing threat within the United States. To meet the threat to society, including military installations, a professional, vigilant security network is required. The Navy Reserve Navy Security Force Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station began... MORE

Master at Arms Chief, Scott Perry, the senior enlisted member of NRNSF Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, fires his weapon on the firing range as part of small arms training. The reservists were participating in a week-long training regimen beginning May 4, 2015 to ensure all members of the NRNSF unit are mission ready to support their active duty counterparts throughout Joint Base Charleston. (U.S. Air Force photo / Seamus O'Boyle)