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AtHoc system improves emergency preparedness
December 13, 2011 — From acts of terror and war to extreme weather and chemical or biological hazards, today's all-hazard threats necessitate a comprehensive mass notification capability to quickly and effectively reach personnel in times of emergency. Joint Base Charleston recently awarded a contract to AtHoc for an installation-wide, network-centric emergency mass... MORE

Keep your personal life secure
December 13, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston leaders are spreading the word to Airmen and Sailors about how to keep their personal life secure and stressing the importance of taking a few extra precautions during the holiday season.The holidays are the time of year when many American's enjoy shopping, visiting friends and family members. Many of us also would like to... MORE

Diamond Sharp
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Colonel Richard McComb and Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago recognize Airman 1st Class Anthony Brunner, Airman 1st Class Steven Stone and Senior Airman Felicia May as Diamond Sharp award winners by their respective first sergeants at the Charleston Club Dec. 13. (left to right) Col. McComb, the Joint Base Charleston commander, Airman Brunner and Master Sgt. Jeremy Klemme from the 628th Security Forces Squadron, Airman Stone and Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Tynan from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Senior Airman May and Master Sgt. David Turnage from the 628th Communications Squadron and Chief Master Sgt. Lugosantiago, Joint Base Charleston command chief. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airmen chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Book fair promotes child literacy
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Jackson Wardle, son of Master Sgt, Jennifer Wardle, looks at a book he chose at the Book Fair held at the Child Development Center at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Dec. 12. More than 800 books were donated to the CDC by Barnes and Nobles customers. The drive was held to support military families and promote child literacy. Members of the First Six association volunteered to hand out the books to parents and children during drop-of and pick-up times at the CDC. Wardle is from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle0

Family Care Plans critical for deployment preparations
December 13, 2011 — Deployments can pop up when you least expect them. Airmen always have to be ready and prepared to go. Is your Family Care Plan up-to-date, accurate and legally sound? If you are a single, custodial parent of your child, who are you going to entrust with your child's care while you are deployed? If the answer is a non-custodial parent, you need to... MORE

Daniel Diaz holds welcome home balloons while waiting for his mother, Staff Sgt. Karen Cruz to return from a 120- day deployment to Southwest Asia at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Nov. 5. Airmen must have an up-to-date and accurate Family Care Plan to ensure their children are cared for during deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle

Just a little off the top
December 13, 2011 — MORE

Workers begin demolition of one of Joint Base Charleston - Air Base's three water towers Dec. 2. The water tower on Davis Drive, across from the Civil Engineer Squadron compound, was removed as part of the Airfield Obstruction Reduction Initiative and to reduce excess infrastructure on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Paula Lesiak)

Gate closures to affect Air Base and Weapons Station
December 13, 2011 — Personnel from the 628th Civil Engineer and 628th Security Forces squadrons will perform vehicle barrier maintenance and testing at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Dec. 17 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. As a result, the Dorchester Road gate will be closed. The commissary gate will be open for all non-commercial traffic during this time. The Hunley Park... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Brian Saylors checks an identification card at the back gate on Joint Base Charleston, July 7, 2010. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

ALS students leave lasting impression on third graders
December 9, 2011 — Many children outside of the Air Force, Army, Marines or Navy don't get the opportunity to experience the jobs and troops at a military installation first hand, but that wasn't the story for one group of students.Joint Base Charleston's Airman Leadership School invited more than 30 third grade students from Memminger Elementary School to tour the... MORE

Belel Touma, along with his mentor Senior Airmen Joseph Berglund, control the robots during a base tour of Joint Base Charleston-Air Base Deb. 8. JB Charleston's Airmen Leadership School invited more than 30 third grade students from Memminger Elementary School to tour the base. This tour is part of an on-going community service project to bring awareness to the opportunities the Air Force has to offer future generations. Berglund is a loadmaster from the 17 Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Remember the season of giving
December 7, 2011 — The First Sergeants of Joint Base Charleston want everyone to know the holiday season is about giving as much as it is receving. The Angel Tree program is an annual event that gives servicemembers who want to make a difference, the opportunity to put a smile on the face of underprivileged children during the holiday season. The first sergeants put... MORE

Movie Schedule - Family Matters
December 7, 2011 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Apollo 18: Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Spy Kids: All the Time in the World: Dec. 10, 5 p.m., Rated PGApollo 18: Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Spy Kids: All the Time in the World: Dec. 11, 2 p.m., Rated PG30 Minutes or... MORE