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D-Day Veterans visit JB Charleston
June 11, 2014 — MORE

Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer Arlington Sandford, looks inside the C-47 Skytrain during a visit June 6, 2014, in honor of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Sandford worked in the engine room aboard a landing craft ship as well as a 20mm gunner. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Summertime: keep it safe
June 11, 2014 — Having a wingman is one of the most important partnerships in an Airman's life. The wingman's role is an integral part of our Air Force culture and provides a vital function in mishap prevention and risk management. Air Force Instruction 1-1 states, "a good wingman means taking care of fellow Airmen ... taking action when signs of trouble are... MORE

Weapons Station joins annual 'Feds Feed Families' campaign
June 11, 2014 — The Department of the Navy recently joined the government-wide "Feds Feed Families" campaign to donate food and help combat hunger in local communities across the country.The U.S. Department of Agriculture leads the campaign, running from June 1 through the end of August, with support from the Department of Defense, Chief Human Capital Officers... MORE

Just ... YUM!
June 10, 2014 — MORE

If it looks like a pig and smells really good ... EAT IT! Naval Support Activity held a BBQ and pig picking June 6, 2014, at Storm Pointe Conference Center on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. One and half hogs and numerous pork butts were slow cooked and served up with beans, cole slaw and macaroni and cheese during lunch to raise money for the upcoming Navy Ball. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

Rutner assumes command of 1189th TSB
June 10, 2014 — Army Col. Stephen M. Rutner, assumed command of the 1189th Transportation Surface Brigade during a ceremony June 8, 2014, at the Thomas H. Martin Reserve Center at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C.Rutner assumed command from Col. Kenneth E. King who served as 1189th TSB's commander since August 2012.Brig. Gen. Michael Mann, Deployment... MORE

Colonel Stephen M. Rutner, passes his command guidon to 1189th Transportation Surface Brigade’s Command Sergeant Major Adolph Fraser, during a change of command ceremony June 8, 2014, at the Thomas H. Martin Reserve Center on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. (U.S. Army photo/Cadet Sherril E. Rawlinson)

Honorary Commanders ride along with SFS
June 10, 2014 — MORE

Lieutenant Commander Sean McMichael, 628th Security Forces Squadron Deputy Defense Force commander (left), welcomes Joint Base Charleston Honorary Commanders as they prepare to get underway onboard the 628th SFS patrol boats June 6, 2014, at JB Charleston – Weapons Station. The Honorary Commanders program was developed to encourage 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 members of the Charleston area to shadow commanders of groups, squadrons and tenant units at JB Charleston. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

Family gets unsuspecting surprise
June 9, 2014 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Kyren Gantt, 628th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, is reunited with his family June 6, 2014, at Joseph P. Riley Park in Charleston, S.C. Gantt just returned from an eight-month deployment to Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

NNPTC recognizes outstanding performers
June 9, 2014 — MORE

Naval Nuclear Power Training Command staff and guests recognize Ens. Matthew McVay (third from right) and Petty Officer 3rd Class Tyler Rector (second from right) as the officer and enlisted honor graduates at the NNPTC graduation ceremony of class 1402 June 6, 2014, on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. (US Navy photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Pastrick)

JB Charleston holds monthly 5K Fitness Challenge Run
June 9, 2014 — MORE

Members of Joint Base Charleston begin the 5K Fitness Challenge Run June 6, 2014, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Fitness Challenge is held monthly to test Team Charleston’s fitness abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Summer safety: risk management
June 6, 2014 — Our core values, which define our standards of conduct, i.e., how Airmen and Sailors behave, also set the environment for how we live and work. As we begin the summer season, taking leave and getting away is one of the first activities on our minds. When you include risk management and safety as part of your summer activities you will be upholding... MORE