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Commissaries collect nearly 740,000 pounds for Feds Feed Families
September 27, 2013 — Commissary customers and employees came together to donate nearly 740,000 pounds of needed items to local food banks and other charitable organizations during the annual Feds Feed Families campaign.The accomplishment, a 10 percent increase over last year's effort, was done as commissaries again served as collection points on their... MORE

JB Charleston CFC starts Monday
September 26, 2013 — The Combined Federal Campaign is kicking off at Joint Base Charleston Monday Sept. 30, and will conclude Nov. 8.A CFC 5K run is scheduled for Oct. 4, featuring free giveaways and speakers from local charities.The campaign is being conducted with the assistance of the Coastal Carolina CFC which oversees efforts in 11 counties throughout South... MORE

Project STAR
September 25, 2013 — MORE

Terecia Wilson, State Project manager , addresses participants during the Project STAR work plan and implantation process training Sept. 25, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Project STAR (Safety Through Alcohol Responsibility) is a U.S. Department of Justice and Delinquency Prevention program that identifies steps to help prevent underage drinking and promote positive lifestyle choices. Joint Base Charleston has a three-year, $600,000 grant to increase prevention measures which in turn serves to improve readiness and reduce disciplinary issues, unintentional injuries and traffic crashes and fatalities. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Neal)

Navy honors Ombudsmen
September 25, 2013 — MORE

Navy Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, thanks JB Charleston – Weapons Station’s tenant command Ombudsmen for their dedication and support during an Ombudsman Appreciation Luncheon Sept. 20, 2013 at the Redbank Club at JB Charleston – Weapons Station. (Left to right) Brandy Untch, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, Sharon Schmelling, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston, Eileen Marcus, Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit, Kimberly Walker, NNPTC, Michelle Taylor, NCBC, Ruth Warren-Goldston, Naval Health Clinic Charleston, Aimee Pereira, Navy Reserve European Command, Suerjee Lee, NHCC, Brooke Johnson, NOSC and Josie Quay, Naval Support Activity. Navy Ombudsmen assist and serve as liaisons between Sailors’ commands and families, enabling servicemembers to focus on their jobs. Ombudsmen disseminate information, assist with crisis management and provide social and recreational opportunities for families. They are “network specialists” and often find themselves taking on the role of mother, mentor, friend and confidante. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 2nd Class Chad Hallford)

Joint Base Safety Office implementing new measures against growing flocks
September 25, 2013 — The Joint Base Charleston Safety Office and local representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture are working together to address a growing problem on the installation.Concentrations of non-migratory Canadian Geese on air base property have steadily increased this year, with some flocks numbering more than 100 birds.The geese are a nuisance... MORE

News Briefs – Air Base
September 25, 2013 — All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information, or to REGISTER for a class or event, please call 963-4406.October 01 A "My New Space" class will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. This mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of the... MORE

Our Top Photo of the Week
September 24, 2013 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Sean Veney, 437th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, prepares his video monitor and borescope before beginning a borescopic engine inspection on a C-17 Globemaster III Sept. 23, 2013 at Joint Base Charleston –Air Base, S.C. A borescopic engine inspection involves checking the combustion chamber, blades and the first stage high pressure turbine for any cracks, burns or deformation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Reeves)

Our Top Story: Meet the Joint Base Commander
September 24, 2013 — "I've heard about Southern hospitality my whole life, and now, actually getting to experience it, it's pretty impressive." These are the first impressions of Col. Jeff DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander. DeVore took command at a change of command ceremony Aug. 29, 2013, after serving as the commander of the 386th Expeditionary Operations Group... MORE

Brig. Gen. Randall Guthrie, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, passes the guidon to Col. Jeffrey DeVore during the JB Charleston Change of Command ceremony, Aug. 29, 2013, at JB Charleston – Air Base. DeVore, previously the commander of the 386th Expeditionary Operations Group, Southwest Asia, officially assumed command from Col. Richard McComb during the change of command ceremony. McComb will be assuming duties at the Pentagon, Washington D.C. As the JB Charleston commander, McComb provided installation support to a total force of more than 86,000 Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, civilians, dependents and retirees across both the Air Base and Weapons Station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

JB Charleston hosts POW/MIA retreat ceremony
September 23, 2013 — MORE

Members from each military branch run with their respective service flags to the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base parade grounds for the start of the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Retreat ceremony Sept. 20, 2013, at JB Charleston, S.C. Teams from various joint base units took part in a vigil run around the base track, carrying the POW/MIA flag around the track non-stop for 24 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashlee Galloway)

POW-MIA Run
September 20, 2013 — MORE