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Vietnam Security Police Association reunion held at JB Charleston
October 16, 2013 — This past week, the Vietnam Security Police Association held their 19th annual reunion October 9 through 13, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Vietnam Security Police Association is a team of former active-duty Air Force Security Police members who served in Vietnam during the VietnamWar.Each year the association conducts a lottery to decide... MORE

Airmen from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., lower the flag during a retreat ceremony that was held October 15, 2013, for the Vietnam Security Police Association. The Vietnam Security Police Association is a team of former active-duty Air Force Security Police members who served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. (Courtesy photo)

NSA Charleston Sailors support broad mission requirements
October 16, 2013 — Naval Support Activity Charleston's team of approximately 80 Sailors and Navy civilians provide administrative, logistic, security and other support missions for Weapons Station tenant commands, 628th Mission Support Group squadrons, 628th Air base Wing, and JB Charleston as a whole."Whether serving as a victim advocate, providing administrative... MORE

I am Air Force Energy campaign kicks off
October 16, 2013 — October, Energy Action Month, provides an opportunity for Airmen to learn more about the impact of energy to the Air Force's mission as part of a national campaign led by the Department of Energy. The theme continues to be, "I am Air Force Energy," with the goal of inspiring the total force to be more efficient, so they can give the Air Force an... MORE

Happy birthday Navy
October 9, 2013 — MORE

Happy Birthday Navy!

(U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class Michael Reeves)

JB Charleston - Weapons Station hosts USS Tiru reunion
October 8, 2013 — Joint Base Charleston -- Weapons Station hosted the 60-member USS Tiru (SS-416) reunion for a public affairs-guided tour of the installation, Sept. 28, 2013."We were glad to see the current status of the base and learn of many of her advancements," said USS Tiru former commanding officer and retired Navy Cmdr. Charles Steinert. "It was fun to meet... MORE

USS Tiru (SS-416) reunion group poses with the entourage of Naval Support Activity Charleston shipmates who participated in the public affairs-guided tour of the Weapons Station at Wharf Alpha Sept. 28, 2013. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 2nd Class Chad Hallford)

1 CTCS train to maintain mission readiness
October 8, 2013 — Tech. Sgt. Lakisha Croley, 1st Combat Camera Squadron alternate non-commissioned officer-in-charge of photography training, provides security for her team to get into position during an exercise Oct. 4, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. Airmen from the 1st CTCS trained on how to document outside the wire operations by... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Lakisha Croley, 1st Combat Camera Squadron alternate non-commissioned officer-in-charge of photography training, provides security for her team to get into position during an exercise Oct. 4, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. Airmen from the 1st CTCS trained on how to document outside the wire operations by patrolling through four villages and engaging hostile forces in simulated training. The exercise was geared to familiarize and test the Airmen on their ability to operate outside the wire as combat documentation specialists. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

All commissaries return to normal hours
October 8, 2013 — Military commissaries worldwide are returning to normal operating schedules effective Oct. 7, said the director and CEO of the Defense Commissary Agency."This is certainly good news for our patrons and our employees," said Joseph H. Jeu. "All our stateside stores are now returning to their regular schedules as of Oct. 7."The DeCA announcement comes... MORE

Green Knights come to Charleston
October 8, 2013 — "That rumbling sound you hear when a group of bikes come together is not noise. It is the harmony of a brotherhood coming together for a purpose and a cause." To members of the Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club, Chapter 37 this brotherhood represents a broad range of Department of Defense riders active in the Joint Base Charleston area to... MORE

Chief Petty Officer Richard Butler displays his "colors" while sitting on his motorcycle at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base April 2. The Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club is a non-profit organization for military and Department of Defense motorcyclists and has more than 100 chapters all over the world. Butler is a machinist mate assigned to the Nuclear Power Training Unit and is the road captain for the Green Knights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

Airmen participate in Commanders Challenge Run
October 4, 2013 — MORE

Participants begin the Commander’s Challenge Run Oct. 4, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The Commander's Challenge is held monthly to test Team Charleston's fitness abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Maintainers help 437 AW stay mission ready!
October 2, 2013 — MORE

Airmen from the 437th Maintenance Squadron prepare to inspect a Globemaster C-17 Oct. 1, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Staff Sgt. Aircraft maintenance engineers maintain and repair aircraft frames and mechanical parts. They use instruments to measure wear and test controls, replace defective components with hand tools, inspect their work to be sure it meets established standards and maintains records of actions. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Neal)