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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

Joint Base Charleston Privatized Housing Resident Advocate supports base residents
September 2, 2020 — When base housing across the Department of Defense faced scrutiny, programs and positions were implemented to improve housing and give residents a better way to help get their issues resolved. A Privatized Housing Resident Advocate empowers military residents to identify and resolve privatized housing challenges across military installations. Joseph Powell, the 628th Air Base Wing privatized housing resident advocate, said the position was created so residents of military bases have someone to advocate for them. ... MORE

Joseph Powell, the 628th Air Base Wings privatized housing resident advocate, poses for a photo Sep. 1, 2020 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The position was created in the fiscal year 2020 with the intention of providing an advocate for the residents of a military base to help them get issues resolved.

Pest management reducing disease and vectors on JB Charleston
September 2, 2020 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management shop, works with mission partners and multiple units controlling the pest population at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The pest management shop handles pests such as: palmetto bugs, mosquitos, filth flies, alligators, coyotes, and weeds on the flight line. If left unchecked, the common pests in any area can cause serious effects on a base and its surrounding community. ... MORE

Senior Airman Henry Louis Kincaid, a pest management journeyman assigned to the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, adjusts a belt on a buffalo turbine while preparing to lay down an insect barrier treatment at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 17, 2020. The treatment controls the population of insects capable of carrying diseases. This allows members of JB Charleston to continue the mission and maintaining readiness.

Charleston leadership tour
August 27, 2020 — Local community members were able to get a first hand look at the Joint Base Charleston Team's capabilities during a Charleston Leadership Tour August 20, 2020... MORE

Local community members, line up to board a C-17 Globemaster III static display as part of a Leadership Charleston Tour at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug 20, 2020. Members of Charleston organizations such as the Charleston Metro Chamber, encourage strengthening relationships between the community and military to support service members and their families, expanding the federal footprint in the region.

Avoiding heat stroke, exhaustion during 101 critical days of summer
August 26, 2020 — It can get pretty hot in the Lowcountry during the summer. It is critical to know how to avoid, recognize and treat heat stroke and heat exhaustion while out having fun in the sun. For more summer safety tips visit: https://go.usa.gov/xfJ6Y... MORE

It can get pretty hot in the Lowcountry during the summer.

It is critical to know how to avoid, recognize and treat heat stroke and heat exhaustion while out having fun in the sun.

For more summer safety tips visit: https://go.usa.gov/xfJ6Y

Spouse of Local Coast Guardsman receives Red Cross’ highest award
August 21, 2020 — Misty Gilbert, a U.S. Coast Coast Guardsmen’s wife, received the Red Cross Certificate of Merit during a virtual ceremony in Charleston, South Carolina, July 7, 2020.The Certificate of Merit is the highest award given by the Red Cross to individuals who save or sustain a life using skills learned in a Red Cross Training Services course.“I was very... MORE

Misty Gilbert, a spouse of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston Boatswain’s mate who works as a nanny, is awarded the Certificate of Merit July 7, 2020, during a virtual recognition ceremony in Summerville, S.C. According to the Red Cross, the Certificate of Merit is the highest award given by the Red Cross to individuals who save or sustain a life using skills learned in a Red Cross Training Services course.

American Red Cross blood drive takes place at Joint Base Charleston
August 14, 2020 — The American Red Cross held a blood drive, Aug. 12, 2020 at the Joint Base Charleston Fitness Center, South Carolina... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Marc Greene, 628th Air Base Wing commander, gives blood during a blood drive at the Joint Base Charleston Fitness Center, S.C., Aug. 12, 2020. According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. And that need has grown exponentially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The blood donated is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses and traumatic injuries. COVID-19 antibody testing was also conducted during the drive. The next JB Charleston Blood Drive is scheduled for Oct. 14, 2020.

Joint Base Charleston Available Services (Updated 7 August 2020)
August 7, 2020 — Below are updates to Joint Base Charleston available services updated as Aug. 7, 2020.New Updates:Beginning 10 August the following activities will change their posture. AAFES and Air Base Club Barbershops/Salons AAFES Barbershop - Mon – Sat 1100-1600; Sun – Closed AAFES Beauty Shop - Tue – Fri 1100-1600; Sat – Appointment Only; Sun-Mon – Closed... MORE