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AFSOC looks for in-service candidates
December 17, 2014 — An Air Force Special Operations Command in-service recruiter visited Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 9, to meet and talk to potential special operations candidates.Technical Sgt. Ismael Villegas, a combat controller who is a two-time Silver Star recipient, answered questions to more than 20 JB Charleston Airmen and Cadets from the Citadel, all... MORE

Airmen begin a timed mile and a half run around the Joint Base Charleston track, Dec. 9, 2014, during a practice Physical Ability and Stamina Test at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The event was hosted by Tech. Sgt. Ismael Villegas, a combat controller who is a two-time Silver Star recipient and an Air Force Special Operations Command in-service recruiter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

It's been a busy three months...everyone take a deep breath
December 16, 2014 — After nearly three months of increased mission tempo, operations at Joint Base Charleston are returning to more normal levels.Since September of this year, JB Charleston has played an important role in many international events, such as the West African Ebola troop movement, Afghanistan drawdown, ISIL counter-insurgency and presidential transport... MORE

USNS Watkins moors at JB Charleston, ASLAC on-loads equipment
December 15, 2014 — The USNS Watkins (T-AKR 315) arrived at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 5, 2014, to load tons of military gear into its 394,000 square foot cargo stowage area.And that will take time as the ship's carrying capacity is larger than seven football fields.This on-load mission is conducted by the Army Strategic Logistics Activity - Charleston and its... MORE

Army vehicles wait to be loaded onto the USNS Watkins (T-AKR 315), Dec. 10, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Once loaded with more than 1,200 pieces of military equipment, the 950-foot long ship will embark to a prepositioned location overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading)

Tool to safeguard PII scheduled for December rollout AF wide
December 11, 2014 — The Digital Signature Enforcement Tool is scheduled for Air Force-wide integration Dec. 5, providing Microsoft Outlook email users with an interactive, automated virtual assistant to help ensure the security of personally identifiable information."I can't overstate the operational importance of preventing PII breaches," said Maj. Gen. B. Edwin... MORE

A tool to safeguard PII is scheduled to roll out

Naval Weapons Station celebrates annual tree lighting ceremony
December 11, 2014 — The Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapon Station tree lighting ceremony took place Dec. 4, 2014.This was the third tree lighting ceremony since Charleston became a Joint Base in October 2010. The night prior, the air base held their 25th annual tree lighting in spirit of their long standing tradition."The tree ceremony kicks off the holiday season... MORE

Steaming cups of hot chocolate are ready to be handed out to Sailors, Airmen and their families at the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony Dec. 4, 2014, on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. The tree lighting is an annual tradition held at both the Air Base and Weapons Station to kick off the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Melissa Goslin)

Coast Guard commissions new cutter in Charleston
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A crew member of Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton raises the Coast Guard ensign and commissioning pennant for the first time aboard the new cutter as part of a commissioning ceremony in Charleston, Dec. 6, 2014. Hamilton is the Coast Guard’s fourth 418-foot Legend-Class National Security Cutter. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Stephen Lehmann)

Commissary/Exchanges/FSS announces holiday hours
December 10, 2014 — Air Base Commissary Dec. 22: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 24: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 25 to 26: Closed Jan. 1: Closed Base Exchange Dec. 24: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 25: Closed Jan. 1: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weapons Station Commissary Dec. 22: 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 25 to 26: Closed Jan. 1:... MORE

HOMES.mil: new way to find a place to stay
December 9, 2014 — A new website, set to launch Dec. 29, will help service members and their families find a place to call home."Homes.mil is dedicated to providing service members, families and DOD civilians with home finding services, similar to AHRN (Automated Housing Referral Network), the previous website authorized by DOD," said Gregory Arceneaux, 628th Civil... MORE

17th AS assists S.C. National Guard in locating downed Black Hawk
December 9, 2014 — What began as a local training mission for an aircrew from the 17th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., quickly turned into a search for a downed helicopter.When Maj. Matthew Scheulen and Capt. Nicholas Coblio, 17th AS pilots, climbed into the cockpit of their C-17 Globemaster III, on Dec. 3, 2014, they were prepared for a mission that... MORE

A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter pilots assigned to 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, S.C. Army National Guard, sling-load a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from 1-171st General Support Aviation Battalion, S.C. Army National Guard. after the Black Hawk made an emergency landing in an open field Dec. 3, 2014, near Columbia, S.C., due to a main rotor blade malfunction. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brian Calhoun)

JB Charleston kicks off encroachment management project efforts
December 9, 2014 — Joint Base Charleston will kick off the development of an Installation Complex Encroachment Management Action Plan Dec. 19, 2014, with a workshop and installation personnel interviews. These activities will provide a greater understanding of the mission and operational requirements as well as insights into the shared interests with the surrounding... MORE