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NIWC Atlantic Helps Marines Achieve U.S. Space Force Certification Milestone for Next-Generation GPS
September 30, 2020 — Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic helped the Marine Corps obtain U.S. Space Force (USSF) certification this summer for next-generation GPS technology that will make warfighters more dominant in the information warfare domain... MORE

White Sands, N.M. (February 10, 2020) Derrick Smalls, a senior testing specialist, configures the C4I suite inside of a JLTV.

Team Charleston hosts Honorary Commanders Induction Ceremony
September 24, 2020 — Civic and base leaders came together for the Honorary Commander’s Induction Ceremony Sept. 17, for a brief socially-distanced event that introduced new honorary commanders to their respective Joint Base Charleston counterparts... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Marc Greene, 628th Air Base Wing commander, familiarizes himself with civic leaders during the Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony, Sept. 17, 2020 at Joint base Charleston. Civic and base leaders came together for a brief socially-distanced event that introduced new honorary commanders to their respective Joint Base Charleston counterparts. The Honorary Commander’s Program provides leaders within the community an opportunity to learn more about the base’s mission including all tenant units. The program also allows service members to become more connected to their local community.

Joint Base Charleston receives new 437th Airlift Wing command chief
September 23, 2020 — An Air Force command chief’s job is to take care of Airmen and ensure the mission is successful, but there is hard work and many challenges along the way to obtain that position. Joint Base Charleston’s 437th Airlift Wing has received a new command chief who is dedicated to helping Airmen and making sure they are prepared to complete the mission. Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley, the 437th AW command chief, explained how important her job of taking care of Airmen is. ... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley, the 437th Airlift Wing command chief, poses for a photo Sept. 21, 2020 at Joint Base Charleston S.C. Kelley is new to Joint Base Charleston and new to the position of 437th AW command chief. She has had many unique opportunities in her career such as performing in Tops in Blue and attending the U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Academy.

Joint Base Charleston commissary offers online ordering
September 21, 2020 — Joint Base Charleston air base commissary customers can do their grocery shopping over the internet starting Sept. 22 when the store starts its CLICK2GO online ordering-curbside pickup service... MORE

Joint Base Charleston air base commissary customers can do their grocery shopping over the internet starting Sept. 22 when the store starts its CLICK2GO online ordering-curbside pickup service.

JB Charleston remembers POW/MIAs
September 18, 2020 — The Air Force Sergeants Association hosted an event in honor of prisoners of war and missing in action service members on Sept. 18, 2020 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C... MORE

Airmen fold the POW/MIA flag Sept. 18, 2020, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Joint Base Charleston Available Services (Updated 18 September 2020)
September 11, 2020 — (Current as of 18 September, 2020)Based on the guidance from the DeCA, Joint Base Charleston Commissary has rescinded two COVID-19 measures.1. Guests are now permitted to accompany authorized patrons in the commissary.2. 100% ID checks are no longer required. EXCEPTION: The Naval Weapons Station commissary will continue with 100% ID checks.Please... MORE

Joint Base Charleston September Newsletter
September 10, 2020 — Joint Base Charleston September 2020 Newsletter MORE

CRS 10 Bravo Company to conduct force protection exercise on Cooper River
September 9, 2020 — JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Coastal Riverine Squadron 10 Bravo Company, stationed at Joint Base Charleston’s Naval Weapons Station, will be conducting a force protection exercise September 09-12, 2020 on the Cooper River near the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and on board NWS Charleston at their compound. The exercise involves firing blanks, resulting in loud noises... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Available Services (7 September 2020)
September 7, 2020 — (Current as of 7 September, 2020)New Updates: Starting September 8, the Air Base fitness center is open to Active-Duty, Reserve, Guard, & DoD civilians Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Starting September 13, the Air Base fitness center is open to everyone Sunday (16 years and older) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Air Base side ONLY). Starting 8 Sep:... MORE

Joint Base Charleston rescinds Mission-Critical status
September 7, 2020 — Joint Base Charleston has adjusted manning from Mission Critical to standard base operations as of 8 September 2020 at 0600L. Additionally, the process to allow base access for visitors will return to the normal procedures that were established before COVID-19 measures were implemented.Members of Joint Base Charleston and their families are asked... MORE