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Smoke is in the air ... prescribed fire season begins on JB Charleston
January 6, 2015 — Be prepared to smell some wood smoke around Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station this winter. Wood smoke usually indicates a prescribed fire is being conducted by the station's Natural Resources personnel somewhere on the Weapon Station's 11,000 acres of managed timberlands. And while the smoke from a prescribed fire can be annoying, these fires... MORE

Be prepared to smell some wood smoke around Joint Base Charleston (JB CHS) Weapons Station this winter. Wood smoke usually indicates that a prescribed fire is being conducted by the Station’s Natural Resources personnel somewhere on the Weapon Station's 11,000 acres of managed timberlands. (Courtesy photo)

Short Stay holds inaugural Polar Plunge
January 5, 2015 — MORE

Polar Plunge participants race toward the chilly waters of Lake
Moultrie as part of the inaugural Polar Plunge at the Joint Base Charleston
Short Stay Recreation Area, Jan. 3, 2014. Nearly 20 people took the plunge while
others watched on as they enjoyed hot chocolate and hot dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jessica Donnelly)

Sexual assault prevention program offers avenues for help
December 31, 2014 — Becoming a victim of sexual assault is traumatic, so receiving medical care and support as quickly as possible is crucial to a survivor's safety and recovery.The Joint Base Charleston Sexual Assault Response Coordinators are here to assist and lead victims through the process of receiving medical care and to guide survivors through the programs... MORE

628th SFS defends during holidays
December 31, 2014 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Hunter Banks, 628th Security Forces installation entry controller, checks a contractor’s credentials before he can enter the installation, Dec. 30, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston S.C. The 628th SFS defends all assets and personnel on JB Charleston, even during the holiday season when many Airmen and Sailors are taking time off. During the holidays, SFS forces switch to 12-hour shifts instead of their usual eight, and divide their duties into two elements to allow their personnel time off for the holidays. One element works the week of Christmas and the other element works the week of New Years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Sailors enjoy a taste of home
December 29, 2014 — MORE

Cheryl Cote, Weapons Station Galley line supervisor, prepares Christmas dinner for Sailors at the Weapons Station, Dec. 25, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Galley staff served ham, prime rib and all the “fixin’s” to Sailors at the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command, who spent the holidays away from friends and family. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Christopher Love)

Shop with an Airman: Holiday wishes realized for local children
December 24, 2014 — It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially for a few deserving children from Lambs Elementary School. The "Shop With An Airman" program gave deserving students from the school the opportunity to shop for the holidays with Airmen from the 15th Airlift Squadron. Guidance counselors and social workers at the school picked the students .The... MORE

Capt. Michael Elliott, 15th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilot, dashes through the isles with two students from Lambs Elementary School, Dec. 20, 2014, during the “Shop with an Airman” program. The purpose of the event was to give deserving children an opportunity to go holiday shopping as well as provide a positive interaction with military members from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. (Courtesy Photo)

17th AS to inactivate as part of FY15 President's Budget
December 22, 2014 — The 17th Airlift Squadron, one of Charleston's four active-duty C-17 Globemaster III flying squadrons, will inactivate in 2015 as part of the President's Defense Budget for FY15.The 10th Airlift Squadron, based out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, was also selected for inactivation in 2016.The Air Force plans to make adjustments over the next few years... MORE

Chaplain for a day
December 18, 2014 — MORE

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, are led through the Chapel at JB Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The tour was part of an initiative to show JB Charleston leadership a closer look at various missions throughout JB Charleston. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading)

CPO 365: Sailors volunteer at Thrift Shop
December 18, 2014 — MORE

OS1 Strowder and FC1 Byrd, both assigned to the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston, volunteer their time at Castaways Thrift Shop, Dec. 18, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. The volunteer opportunity was in accordance with CPO 365, a year-round training initiative that Chiefs Messes throughout the Navy take on to prepare first class petty officers to become chiefs. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading)

Mental Health showcases capabilities
December 18, 2014 — MORE

Col. Margret Jones, 628th Medical Group commander, signs in Dec. 12, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. during a 628th Mental Health Open House. The open house event was designed to show commanders and first sergeants what mental health has to offer to Airmen. In addition to treating military related post-traumatic stress disorder, mental health has the capability to assist with a wide variety of life stressors through programs like Family Advocacy, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Program and Behavioral Health. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)