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Local CPOs conduct Heritage Run
September 12, 2011 — MORE

More than 200 chief, senior chief and master chief petty officers and chief selectees from Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station made their way through the streets of Patriot’s Point during the 10th annual Heritage run, Sept. 10. The Heritage Run is designed to instill comraderie, patriotism and unit cohesiveness as well the Navy core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson/released

Sailors and Airmen participate in Day of Caring
September 12, 2011 — MORE

Master Chief Petty Officer Terry Anthony and Chief Petty Officer Chiara White fill up a wheelbarrow with weeds during the Trident United Way Day of Caring event, Sept. 9. More than 20 chiefs and chief selects spent the day restoring a baseball field at Baptist Hill Middle/High School. Anthony is the Naval Health Clinic Charleston command master chief and Chiara is from the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

This week in Air Force History
September 12, 2011 — Sept. 11, 2005 - During the four years since the 2001 attack, Air Mobility Command flew 53,530 missions. By mid-September 2005, AMC's aircraft and contracted commercial aircraft had moved 3,055,336 troops and 1,487,884 short tons of cargo. In late 2005, the support to Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom surpassed the 1990-1991 Persian... MORE

This week in Naval History
September 12, 2011 — Sept. 11, 2002 - The "Don't Tread on Me" Navy Jack was flown by Navy ships marking the first anniversary of the terrorists attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade Center.Sept. 12, 1966 - Gemini 11 is launched, piloted by Navy Cmdr. Charles Conrad Jr., and Lt. Cmdr. Richard Gordon Jr. Their mission lasted two days and 23 hours and included 44 orbits... MORE

Swipe and go - a new payment method at Weapons Station Galley
September 12, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston-Weapon Station's five-star award winning base galley is now accepting all major credit and debit cards to pay for meals. This service provides today's on-the-go Sailor less time waiting in line and more time enjoying a hot meal.Under the new guidance provided by Commander Navy Installations Command, credit card usage will not... MORE

The Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Galley now accepts credit and debit cards to make it easier for Sailors to pay for their meals. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communications Specialist Jennifer Hudson)

This Year’s seasonal flu vaccine has arrived
September 12, 2011 — Influenza is a highly infectious illness that spreads rapidly through coughs and sneezes of people who are carrying the virus. In addition to hand washing and covering one's mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when sneezing or coughing, getting your annual flu vaccine is a great preventive measure. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease... MORE

Joint Base Charleston remembers 9/11
September 12, 2011 — MORE

Col. Richard McComb and Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago salute after laying a wreath at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, Sept. 9, during a Retreat ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. During the ceremony, a 9/11 monument was unveiled, a C-17 formation conducted a flyby and a 21-gun salute honored the lives lost during the attack and the ensuing War on Terrorism. McComb is the Joint Base Charleston commander and LugoSantiago is the 628th ABW command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jodi Martinez)

September is National Preparedness Month
September 12, 2011 — Flood Safety Awareness In the 1970s, '80s and '90s, inland flooding was responsible for more than half of the deaths associated with tropical cyclones in the United States. Hurricane Floyd (1999) brought intense rains and record flooding to the Eastern U.S. Of the 56 people who perished, 50 drowned due to inland flooding. Tropical Storm Alberto... MORE

Getting the message out
September 8, 2011 — Twelve Commander's Calls in one week; that's just what Col. Erik Hansen, 437th Airlift Wing Commander did the last week of August. Hansen took his message to his people holding three Commanders Calls a day for four days. The colonel wanted to get up close and rub shoulders with his folks - to hear what was on their minds and listen to what they had... MORE

Colonel Erik Hansen recognizes several Airmen at one of his recent Commander's Calls last week at Joint Base Charleston. Hansen conducted 12 Commander's Calls in four days, speaking to 437th Airlift Wing personnel about issues that directly affect them.

Movie Schedule: Family Matters
September 7, 2011 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Bridesmaids: Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m., Rated RKung Fu Panda 2: Sept. 10, 5 p.m., Rated PGBridesmaids: Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m., Rated RKung Fu Panda 2: Sept. 11, 2 p.m., Rated PGThor: Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Movie Schedule: Air... MORE