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841st TB marches for March of Dimes
May 5, 2014 — It was a perfect day at Cannon Park in downtown Charleston to take a walk. The sky was clear with a nice breeze blowing and thousands of people were ready to "March for Babies" at the March of Dimes fundraiser on a recent Saturday morning. The 841st Transportation Battalion joined their Honorary battalion commander, Sean Mummert, CEO and President... MORE

The 841st Transportation Battalion Color Guard, along with Navy Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Seifert, 841st TB deputy commander (red shirt) and Honorary Commander Sean Mummert (Seifert’s right) gather for a Charleston Imaging Products team photo. (Courtesy photo)

628th ABW Quarterly Awards Ceremony
May 1, 2014 — MORE

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander (left), and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, stand with the 628th ABW Quarterly Awards winners May 1, 2014, at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The 628th ABW Quarterly Awards are held to recognize outstanding Airmen, noncommisioned officers, senior noncomissioned officers, company grade officers and civilians for their hard work and dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Spike out sexual violence
April 30, 2014 — MORE

Lieutenent Adrian Jones, Naval Support Activity supply officer (center) and member of the NSA Allstars, competes in a 42-team beach volleyball tournament along side teammates (left to right) Lt. j.g. Pete McLaughlin, NSA Admin officer, Senior Chief Petty Officer Vince Stephens, 628th Security Forces Squadron and Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander April 25, 2014 at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command campus on JB Charleston - Weapons Station. The annual tournament helps raise awareness for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Pastrick)

Putting out fires: All in a day's work for JB Charleston's leaders
April 30, 2014 — The 628th Air Base Wing leadership is taking the saying, 'Walk a mile in my shoes,' to heart as they visit units around Joint Base Charleston.They aren't just touring facilities or watching Airmen conduct exercises; they are getting right in the heat of things."We thought it was important to get that time in the unit, getting to know our teammates,... MORE

The 628th Air Base Wing leadership along with a trained 628th Civil Engineer Squadron fire fighter, prepare to breach a flaming aircraft simulator during a visit April 27, 2014, at the JB Charleston Fire Department. Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, Capt. Timothy Sparks, JB Charleston deputy commander, Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Gardner, Naval Support Activity command master chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th ABW command chief, visit units as part of a program designed to give base leaders a taste of what Airmen and Sailors do at their job centers every day. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Weapons Station honors Victim Advocates
April 30, 2014 — MORE

Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander (left) and Tiffany Mizzell, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator for JB Charleston Weapons Station (fourth from right), recognize the 32 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocates from the eight Navy Mission partners on JB Charleston and the Citadel’s NROTC unit April 30, 2014, during the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Appreciation Luncheon at the Bowman Center on the Campus of NNPTC on JB Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. Victim advocates are the military’s first responders to sexual assault reports and are on watch 24/7 to provide support services for adult victims of sexual assault. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

NHCC honors Red Cross volunteers
April 30, 2014 — MORE

The American Red Cross volunteers at Naval Health Clinic Charleston were honored for their contributions during a recognition ceremony April 29, 2014, at the clinic on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. NHCC currently has 18 American Red Cross volunteers who donate approximately 4,500 hours of service annually. Back row: NHCC Commanding Officer Capt. Marvin Jones, William Mehard, James Crane, Stanley Nelson, James Tyrrell, Jeanne Carmichael; center row: Eileen Hadbabny, Reggie Gardner, Paulette Blew, Barb Tyrrell, Cheryl Harris; front row: Lois Neal, Carol Cramer, Sharon Monheit. (U.S. Navy photo/Kris Patterson)

The road to apprenticeship
April 30, 2014 — The military offers opportunities to active-duty service members which allows them to earn apprenticeships and certifications based on their military knowledge. One option is the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program."USMAP is a formal military training program executed by the Center for Personal and Professional Development that provides... MORE

Security Forces implements traffic citation changes
April 29, 2014 — Change is coming to Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station.Effective June 1, 2014, the 628th Security Forces Squadron will begin issuing United States District Court Violation Notices, also known as Central Violations Bureau Form 1805. This form is used when it is determined an offender will be prosecuted for a minor offense, including traffic... MORE

JB Charleston SFS honors fallen officer: Police Week schedule
April 29, 2014 — Have you ever wondered how roads get their name? For Wilkinson Way on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, the name is in honor of Police Officer Frank Wilkinson Jr. On Dec. 16, 1993, Wilkinson was struck and killed by a drunk driver while exiting his patrol car. He was providing back up to another officer assisting a disabled vehicle on... MORE

Letter to Airmen
April 29, 2014 — One of the defining characteristics of our Air Force's culture, and a key to our success, is the courage of our Airmen. Simply put, you persevere in the face of great challenges to do the right thing for our people, our service, and our Nation.To the courageous Airmen of our 18th Air Force: Thank You!You are the source of our strength and the pride... MORE