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Airmen honored during CCAF graduation ceremony
May 30, 2013 — Joint Base Charleston held its semi-annual Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony May 22, 2013, at the JB Charleston - Air Base Theater. One hundred ten graduates were honored. The graduation was highlighted by retired Chief Master Sgt. James Roy, who was the guest speaker. According to Darrell Nesbitt, Joint Base Charleston Air... MORE

Joint Base Charleston held its semi-annual Community College of the Air Force Graduation ceremony May 22, 2013, at the JB Charleston - Air Base Theater, S.C. The graduates, 110 in total, were honored during the ceremony. The graduation was highlighted by retired Chief Master Sgt. James Roy, 16th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, who was the guest speaker. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

Losing money, bad decisions through DUIs
May 30, 2013 — Our country is a land of many rights and freedoms for our fellow citizens. Rights also come with great responsibility to ensure that we can continue to enjoy them.One of the freedoms is being able to responsibly enjoy a drink once a person turns 21-years-old, but being irresponsible with alcohol can be a costly and deadly decision."Unfortunately... MORE

A wrecked vehicle reminds drivers of the consequences of drinking and driving June 28, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston –Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

May brings advancement notices: Bravo Zulu!
May 30, 2013 — The following Sailors were frocked or advanced to their new pay grade after the results of the March 2013 Navy-wide advancement exams were released last week. Frocking allows Sailors to assume the title and increased responsibilities of their new rank, but in many cases, they aren't actually paid for their promotion until they are actually advanced... MORE

Be prepared: Disaster prevention
May 30, 2013 — "Preventing the loss of life and minimizing the damage to property from hurricanes are responsibilities that are shared by all."Disaster prevention should include:· Developing a Family Plan · Creating a Disaster Supply Kit · Securing your home · Having a pet plan If you are asked to evacuate, you should do so without delay. However, evacuations... MORE

One of JB Charleston’s own selected as State Military Youth of the Year
May 29, 2013 — The Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Youth Center candidate garnered the 2013 South Carolina military-affiliated Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year.Kimberly King, a Goose Creek High School sophomore, competed against 11 other military youth April 26 at the state contest held in Columbia, S.C. Kimberly is the daughter of retired Chief... MORE

Kimberly King, 2013 South Carolina military-affiliated Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year recipient, displays her state plaque in recognition of her achievement from earlier this May. She will compete for the Southeast regional Youth of the Year during the week of June 17. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 1st Class Chad Hallford)

Stand up and shout out on World No Tobacco Day, May 31
May 29, 2013 — May 31 could be just another day - or you could make it the day you choose to stand up and shout out against tobacco! Make your voice heard by joining Quit Tobacco - Make Everyone Proud and the World Health Organization for World No Tobacco Day, and take on the challenge to be tobacco-free for 24 hours. Make it happen!Those 24 hours without tobacco... MORE

On the road again
May 29, 2013 — Private motor vehicle mishaps continue to be the number one cause of fatalities in the Air Force during the summer. Although the percentage of PMV-related fatalities during the previous three Critical Days of Summer campaigns (2010, 2011, 2012) has decreased slightly (75 percent, 72 percent and 69 percent, respectively), it remains, by far, the... MORE

Critical Days of Summer: common sense and planning ahead
May 29, 2013 — Each year, the Department of Defense conducts the "Critical Days of Summer" safety campaign.The Memorial Day weekend we just celebrated, marked the official start of this year's campaign with the theme: "Safe-n-Sound, All Year Round." Although the critical days of summer only runs until September 3rd, this year's theme shows you are valued every... MORE

Hurricane Hazards – Destructive Winds
May 29, 2013 — High Winds: Hurricanes are classified using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale based on their sustained wind speed. Tropical storm-force winds are strong enough to be dangerous to those caught in them. For this reason, emergency managers plan on having their evacuations complete and their personnel sheltered before the onset of tropical... MORE

34 JB Charleston Airmen selected for master sergeant
May 28, 2013 — More than 3,800 technical sergeants have been selected for promotion to master sergeant, Air Force officials said today. The 3,841 selected represent 18.71 percent of the 20,528 eligible. The list of selectees was released May 23, at 8 a.m. Congratulations to Team Charleston's newest master sergeant selects!628th Air Base WingLynn Scholl628th... MORE

(U.S. Air Force Graphic / Airman 1st Class Tom Brading)