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Save a wounded warrior - Nov. 5
October 25, 2011 — Thousands of donated blood units have been used over the years to save the lives of service members - the lives of Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers and Marines who have been wounded fighting for our country. Now you can help save a life by donating blood at the Naval Operational Support Center Blood Drive, Nov. 5. NOSC is located on Joint Base Charleston... MORE

This week in Air Force History
October 25, 2011 — Oct. 23, 1991 - Military Airlift Command units moved 146 tons of medical supplies and relief cargo to Kiev, Ukraine, after the collapse of the Soviet Union.Oct. 24, 1960 - During joint Operation Southwind exercise, Tactical Air Command and Military Air Transport Service employed 100 airplanes to transport 10,000 Strategic Army Command troops.Oct... MORE

This week in Naval History
October 25, 2011 — Oct. 23, 1944 - The Battle of Leyte Gulf, a series of separate battles, began with attacks on Japanese ships.Oct. 24, 1962 - Atlantic Fleet began quarantine operations to force the Soviet Union to agree to remove ballistic missiles and long range bombers from Cuba.Oct. 25, 1983 - U.S. Marines and U.S. Army troops landed on Grenada to evacuate U.S... MORE

Trick or Treat on base
October 25, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston Trick or Treat hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Halloween evening, Oct. 31. The 628th Security Forces Squadron will provide a "Pumpkin Patrol" consisting of several volunteers to patrol military family housing on both the Air Base and the Weapons Station to ensure a safe environment for all base Trick or Treaters. MORE

Renovations complete, Shady Oaks Family Camp is open
October 25, 2011 — The Outdoor and Family Recreation Center at Joint Base Charleston- Air Base opened its newly renovated $1.4 million facility, Oct 18. The Shady Oaks Family Camp has almost doubled the number of campsites from 23 to 43, while adding electricity and sewer hook-ups at each Recreational Vehicle station. "The additions to the camping facility make Shady... MORE

The Shady Oaks Family Camp is open for business after undergoing a $1.4 million facelift. The campground added 20 new sites and all sites now come with electricity, sewer and WiFi service. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Leah Davis)

841st moves the heavy gear
October 25, 2011 — MORE

A 70-ton crane gets into position to lift a disabled tank onto a railcar at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Oct. 21. The 841st Transportation Battalion, which is responsible for moving re-deploying cargo that is off-loaded at JB Charleston, loaded 44 track vehicles onto 22 railcars for shipment to multiple locations across the United States.The 841st is a subordinate unit of the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command and conducts surface deployment distribution and water terminal operations along the Atlantic Seaboard. (U.S. Army photo/Maj. Scott Hammond)

Tutor.com available for military families
October 25, 2011 — The Department of Defense Morale, Welfare and Recreation Library Program and the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program provide online tutoring and homework help from Tutor.com at no charge to all military families, including all National Guard, Reserve and active duty families. Tutor.com allows children in kindergarten through 12th grade as well as... MORE

Seven Marines prepare for year-long deployment
October 24, 2011 — Seven Marine Corps Reserve members have answered the call to serve their country for a year-long overseas deployment and are making preparations to embark on their journey at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station.Seven Devil Dogs from the Marine Corps Reserve Training Command volunteered for the mission which requires heavy equipment operators in... MORE

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Flum facilitates a course on convoy operations to help prepare seven Reservists for an upcoming overseas deployment. The Marines come from the southeastern United States and volunteered for the year-long deployment. Flum is an instructor at the Marine Corps Reserve Training Command, 4th Landing Support Battalion, Charlie Company at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Drug Take Back Day Oct. 29
October 24, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston is scheduled to participate in The U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Agency National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Exchange and JB Charleston - Weapons Station Navy Exchange Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.National Prescription Drug Take Back Day promotes public wellness by... MORE

Airmen make ORE preparations
October 24, 2011 — MORE

Senior Airman Deangelo Brundidge looks for a tag number while placing Chemical-bags in the correct order in preparation for the Operational Readiness Inspection at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Oct. 20. A C-bag is issued to deploying Airmen if there is a chemical-biological threat in the deployment area and contains two complete ground crew ensembles, M8/M9 paper and decontamination kits. Brundidge is from the 628 Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway).