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Capt. Ward retires after 30 years
April 18, 2012 — MORE

Captain Ralph Ward is rendered honors as he is piped ashore after his retirement ceremony held at the RedBank Club At Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station April 13. Ward retired after 30 years of service. His last assignment was as Joint Base Charleston Deputy Commander and Naval Support Activity Charleston commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Airmen of Note performing in Summerville
April 18, 2012 — The U.S. Air Force's premiere Jazz Ensemble, Airmen of Note, will perform a free concert at the Summerville High School Auditorium April 27 starting at 7 p.m. They will play a variety of musical selections from modern and classic jazz, Swing era favorites, including the music of Maj. Glenn Miller, as well as inspiring patriotic selections. Tickets... MORE

Ammo prepares Team Charleston for the fight
April 11, 2012 — MORE

Senior Airman Caprice Frazier takes inventory at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Munitions Center April 10. The 437th Maintenance Group Munitions office is responsible for more than $15 million dollars worth of munitions. Frazier is a munitions accountability technician with the 437th MXG. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

Month of the Military Child - Kid on the Street
April 11, 2012 — April is the Month of the Military Child and the 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs office went out to see what the kids had to say. This week's question was, "What is the best part about your mom or dad being in the military?" MORE

11 year old Noah Bevil- “He gets to serve for our country.” (son of Staff Sgt. Dasan Bevil, 437th Aerial Port Squadron) (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

JB Charleston Airmen take third at AMT skills competition
April 11, 2012 — Airmen from the 437th Maintenance Group at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base competed in the Aircraft Maintenance Technology Skills Competition March 7 through 9 in Las Vegas.Twelve Airmen were split into two separate teams with each having one mentor and one team captain appointed to supervise and lead them through the competition.The two JB... MORE

Staff Sgt. Sean Nappier and Senior Airman Kevin Meredith work together during the wheel and brake competition as a judge watches during the Aircraft Maintenance Technology Skills Competition March 7 through 9 in Las Vegas. The two played a key role in helping the “Ace’s of Maintenance” take first in the event. Nappier is a 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics technician and Meredith is a 437th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman. (Courtesy photo)

Bailey assumes command of NSA
April 11, 2012 — MORE

Capt. Tom Bailey, left, and Capt. Ralph Ward cut the ceremonial cake during a routine change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Charleston at the Good Shepherd Chapel at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, April, 10. Bailey relieved Ward as the NSA commanding officer and as JB Charleston joint base deputy commander. Ward will retire April 13 after 30 years of service. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Team Charleston makes miracles happen, one base at a time
April 11, 2012 — Team Charleston takes great pride in giving back to the local community as evidenced by the thousands of hours donated by Team Charleston Airmen to the community every year. This year, the Summerville Miracle League is the beneficiary as more than 50 volunteers from Air Force units are helping children with disabilities play baseball. The units... MORE

Let your voice be heard
April 11, 2012 — Joint Base Charleston - Air Base will host a Caring for People Forum April 25.The forum provides the opportunity for local military and associated personnel to provide ideas on policy items that could be changed or a quality of life service that could be improved either at JB Charleston or in the Air Force. The forum is open to military members... MORE

Get ready for peak PCS season
April 11, 2012 — Almost 65 percent of all Department of Defense household goods moves are performed during the summer peak season (May 15 - Sept. 30). Unfortunately, many service members that moved during last year's peak season experienced some dissatisfaction with the process. Their complaints focused on two main areas: · The Transportation Service Provider could... MORE

Movie Schedule
April 11, 2012 — Free movies at Cinema I at JB Charleston - Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. War Horse: April 13, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Joyful Noise: April 14, 5 p.m., Rated PG-13War Horse: April 14, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13War Horse: April 15, 2 p.m., Rated PG 13Joint Base Charleston - Air... MORE