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Vehicle Maintenance Shop
August 10, 2011 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Matthew Fincher chooses the appropriate size socket Aug. 9 at the vehicle maintenance shop at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Fincher is in training at the shop and is learning to remove the bolts from a wheel hub. Fincher is from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

It’s not too late to prepare for hurricane season
August 10, 2011 — Even though we are almost halfway through hurricane season, we are entering the peak months, August through October, when hurricanes threaten South Carolina. If you haven't already done so, it is still not too late to prepare yourself and your family for a hurricane. The good thing about hurricanes is that they move slowly and provide a few days... MORE

Diamond Sharp
August 10, 2011 — MORE

Col. Richard McComb (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Jackson recognize Airmen 1st Class Krista Kerry, A1C Gabriel Lazurka and A1C Michael Ang as Diamond Sharp award winners during a ceremony at the Charleston Club Aug. 9. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airmen chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance. McComb is the Joint Base Charleston commander, Jackson is the 628th Communications Squadron superintendent, Kerry is from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Lazurka is from the 628th Comptroller Squadron and Ang is from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron. Also receiving the Diamond Sharp award but not pictured was Senior Airman Johnny Scott from the 628th Contracting Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Make plans now for the JB CHS annual military ball
August 10, 2011 — The Joint Base Charleston Annual Military Ball will be held Sept. 24 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in North Charleston from 6 to 10 p.m. Attire for the evening is mess dress or semi-formal for military and jacket and tie or evening dress for civilians. Childcare will be provided by the First 6 organization and must be scheduled... MORE

Movie Schedule - Family Matters
August 9, 2011 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Arthur: Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Hoodwinked Too: Aug. 13, 5 p.m., Not RatedArthur: Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Hoodwinked Too: Aug. 14, 2 p.m., Not RatedSource Code: Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Movie Schedule: Air... MORE

Team Charleston youth shine in talent contest
August 9, 2011 — Three Team Charleston family members were announced category winners of the 2011 "You Got Talent" Family and Teen Talent contest, July 27. Several acts sang and played instruments during the contest which was held in Feb. at the Joint Base Charleston-Air Base theater. Their performances were recorded and sent to Air Force Services Agency to compete... MORE

Jourdain Mast (left) and Logan Broughton strum their guitars during the 2011 ?You Got Talent,? Family and Teen Talent contest, Feb. 5, 2011, at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base theater. Jourdain is the son of retired Master Sgt. Kendrick Mast and Logan is the son of Master Sgt. Jeremy Davis from the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety
August 9, 2011 — All-Terrain Vehicles provide are a past time many people enjoy. However, they also present their own risks. The ATV Safety Institute promotes the following rules when operating an ATV: Always wear a Department of Transportation compliant helmet and goggles, long sleeves, long pants and over-the-ankle boots and gloves. Never ride on paved... MORE

Navy Region Southeast to hold change of command ceremony
August 9, 2011 — Capt. John "Jack" Scorby Jr. will relieve Rear Adm. Townsend "Tim" Alexander as Commander, Navy Region Southeast, during a routine change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 18.The ceremony will mark an end to Alexander's leadership of the command that supports and guides 17 installations throughout the Southeastern... MORE

First shirts take on ALS
August 9, 2011 — MORE

Joint Base Charleston first sergeants take it to the Airmen Leadership School students during a volleyball game at the JB CHS - Air Base gym, Aug. 8. The first sergeants play the student from every ALS flight to build comaraderie and boost morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Congratulations to Team Charleston's staff sergeant selects
August 9, 2011 — One hundred fifty-eight Charleston Airmen were selected for promotion to the rank of staff sergeant at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. The senior airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant are:628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron: Bianca Cortez, Amber Coyle, Amanda Hastings, Donald Jenkins628th Air Base Wing: Ashanti Jackson, Donald McKeown,... MORE