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841st TB “Out Front” from coast to coast
June 16, 2014 — The 841st Transportation Battalion continues to set the bar high after completing several major evolutions. This past May, 841st TB personnel safely and successfully completed two APS-3 missions; the USNS Pomeroy upload (1294 pieces of cargo), was followed by the USNS Watkins download (1456 pieces of cargo). Additionally, the Watkins was the... MORE

Members of the 841st Transportation Battalion Deployment and Distribution Support Team, stand behind the SDDC rock that will establish the “Transporters” as one of the pillars supporting the commands at Fort Irwin, Calif. (U.S. Army photo/ Cpl. Denis Ortizrosa)

JB Charleston hosts runners, raises awareness for Lou Gehrig's Disease
June 14, 2014 — MORE

Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, speaks to Carmen Mikolajcik-Miles, wife of the late Brig. Gen. Thomas Mikolajcik, before the Run the Runway 5K, June 14, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The event fostered relationships with members of the surrounding community, while raising awareness about Lou Gehrig’s disease and honoring Brig. Gen. Thomas Mikolajcik, who succumbed to the disease in 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman George Goslin)

'Take Flight!' visits Joint Base Charleston
June 13, 2014 — Forty students from the Take Flight! Aviation Camp visited Joint Base Charleston June 12, 2014.The two-day visit showcased a multitude of aviation career fields for the students. "This camp is held to get young people interested in aviation careers and show them what's available to them here in the low country," said retired Lt. Col. Robert Hughes,... MORE

Students from the Take Flight! Aviation Camp board a C-17 Globemaster III June 12, 2014, on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The students got an inside look at one of JB Charleston’s C-17’s and also got to hear stories from retired Lt. Col. Robert Hughes, an original Tuskegee Airman instructor. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Students and Tuskegee Airman visit JB Charleston
June 13, 2014 — MORE

Students from the Take Flight! Aviation Camp, Tuskegee Airmen and C-17 Globemaster III crewmembers, pose for a group photo June 12, 2014, on the flight line at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The purpose of the camp is to inspire students to pursue careers in aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Shopping the Joint Base Charleston Exchange pays dividends
June 13, 2014 — Airmen, Sailors and their families shopping and dining at Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores and restaurants on JB Charleston generated $456,629.26 last year for Air Force quality-of-life programs. During the past 10 years, the Exchange has provided more than $2.4 billion in dividends to military programs including the Outdoor Recreation... MORE

Heat flag conditions save lives
June 13, 2014 — It's summertime, which means things are heating up! Heat related illness is a very serious issue in Charleston. Anyone who works in a hot environment is at risk of heat stress. Heat stress symptoms can include dry skin, dizziness, nausea, fatigue and increased body temperature. You should always keep an eye out for these symptoms in your wingmen as... MORE

Think Commissary Gift Cards when giving gifts
June 13, 2014 — No matter the occasion, Commissary Gift Cards are always available to help family members, friends and organizations give the gift of groceries."Our gift cards are versatile," said Randy Chandler, Defense Commissary Agency's sales director. "They can help a young family in need, offer wholesome eating options to a young service member or make a... MORE

JB Charleston holds Disease Containment Exercise
June 12, 2014 — MORE

An exercise evaluation team member leads a group of 25 Sailors to be evaluated by 628th Medical Group personnel during the Disease Containment Exercise June 4, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Personnel from the 437th Airlift Wing and the 628th Air Base Wing, along with Naval Nuclear Power Training Command Sailors and approximately 85 volunteers participated in the exercise. (U. S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

JB Charleston Emergency Management ensures hurricane safety a top priority
June 12, 2014 — Get a kit, make a plan, be prepared. That is the message the Emergency Management flight has been pushing out to Joint Base Charleston as hurricane season begins. "We are giving briefings to any members of the installation that wants information about hurricane preparedness, whether they are active duty, reservists, spouses or retirees," said Staff... MORE

Staff Sgt. Nicholas Olson, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management craftsman, gives a briefing about hurricane preparedness at a town hall meeting, June 9, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston. The briefings were held at both the Naval Weapons Station and Air Base to ensure the widest dissemination of hurricane information. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman George Goslin)

Save the date for the Air Force Anniversary Ball
June 11, 2014 — The Air Force Anniversary Ball is a time to celebrate the birth and traditions of the Air Force, allowing Airmen and civic leaders to come together in a spirit of camaraderie to celebrate our rich history. All members of Joint Base Charleston are asked to mark their calendars and save the date for the 2014 Air Force Anniversary Ball scheduled for... MORE