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Warmer weather, more motorcycles, motorists be vigilant
March 11, 2015 — When the weather warms up, motorcycles come out of garages all over the low country and riders hit the road.For riders, that first ride of the season is often a memorable one, opening a new summer season of riding adventure. However, every other vehicle on the road is a potential danger. More than half of all motorcycle accidents involve a... MORE

Forest City plans for new roads
March 11, 2015 — Forest City Military Communities has announced a street revitalization and pavement improvement project that is scheduled to begin in April 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.The project's purpose is to enhance the quality of life for service members and their families who live in base housing on the air base. "All roads with new homes will be... MORE

Road wear on Chance St. (Courtesy photo)

2015 National Prayer Breakfast
March 11, 2015 — MORE

Dr. Jairy Hunter Jr., president and professor of management at Charleston Southern University, speaks with guests attending the 2015 National Prayer Breakfast March 11, 2015, at the Red Bank Club on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. Hunter was the guest speaker for the breakfast and highlighted the importance of having a passion and a ‘want to’ attitude with all you do. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

APS teams conduct joint training in preparation for Port Dawg Challenge
March 11, 2015 — The 81st Aerial Port Squadron here teamed up with the 27th Aerial Port Squadron from Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station in Minnesota March 7-8 to conduct joint training at Joint Base Charleston S.C. in preparation for their upcoming Port Dawg Challenge.The joint atmosphere served a two-fold purpose: to allow 81st APS Airmen an opportunity to... MORE

Airmen from the 81st Aerial Port Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina trained with members from the 934th Airlift Wing's 27 APS, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Air Reserve Station, Minn. here March 7-8, 2015. The purpose of the joint training was to allow Airmen from the 81 APS an opportunity to practice loading and off-loading a C-130 aircraft while also preparing for the upcoming Port Dawg Challenge. Airmen from the 27 APS were exposed to the Global Air Transpiration Execution System, a single post/terminal processing and management system for the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bobby Pilch)

628th SFS wins AMC Outstanding Security Force Unit award
March 11, 2015 — The 628th Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., showed all of Air Mobility Command what it takes to be named the 2014 AMC Large Security Forces Unit."I was elated when I heard the news that our defenders won this lofty award," said Lt. Col. Warren Brainard, 628th SFS commander. "It's great that the hard work and high tempo over... MORE

Incoming Honorary Commanders visit JB Charleston
March 10, 2015 — MORE

Joint Base Charleston’s newest Honorary Commanders view an explosive ordnance disposal demonstration during their orientation at JB Charleston, S.C., March 6, 2015. The JB Charleston Honorary Commanders Program encourages an exchange of ideas, experiences, and friendship between key members of the local civilian community and the Charleston military community. The program provides a unique opportunity for the members of the Charleston area to shadow commanders of the Air Force wings and groups, as well as Navy and tenant units at JB Charleston. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman George Goslin)

Charleston celebrates 100 years of Navy Reserve
March 9, 2015 — MORE

The USS Shamal, a coastal patrol ship, is ported near the Waterfront Park March 7, 2015, at North Charleston, S.C., during the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Naval Reserve. The ship, whose homeport is Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Fla., was opened for tours and was part of the celebration sponsored by the City of North Charleston, the Navy Operational Support Center Charleston and the Navy League of Charleston. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Six JB Charleston Sailors selected for LDO and CWO
March 6, 2015 — On Feb.15, 2015, the Navy Personnel Command released the names of the all the Sailors who had been selected for promotion to limited duty officer and chief warrant officer. The six Sailors from Joint Base Charleston selected for promotion are listed below.Navy Nuclear Power Training CommandETC Thomas Chase EMC Nicholas Schweich EMC Jace Waller... MORE

Twenty JB Charleston Airmen selected for promotion to senior master sergeant
March 6, 2015 — Air Force officials announced March 5, 2015 that 22 Airmen from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., had been selected for promotion to the rank of senior master sergeant. The selectees are listed below.17th Airlift SquadronMaster Sgt. Charles Lauderdale437th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronMaster Sgts. Charles Craw, Eric Smith and Mark Swope437th Maintenance... MORE

NHCC celebrates Navy Medical Corps 144th birthday
March 5, 2015 — MORE

Captain Edward Butler, left, dermatologist for Naval Health Clinic Charleston, and Lt. Joseph Siegel, an NHCC physician, cut the cake during a celebration in honor of the 144th birthday of the ‪Navy Medical Corps‬ March 3, 2015 in the NHCC atrium at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Navy Medical Corps was March 3, 1871. (U.S. Navy / Kris Patterson)