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Communication squadron takes the high road
June 22, 2011 — MORE

Senior Airman Matthew Baldyga prepares to climb the radio frequency tower at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station June 14. Airman Baldyga is a radio frequency transmissions systems journeyman with the 628th Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

Maj. White assumes command of 437 AMXS
June 22, 2011 — Maj. Ryan White assumed command of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Lt. Col. Jonathan Downing during a routine change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base June 21. Major White was previously assigned to the Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Major White was also previously assigned to the... MORE

Maj. Ryan White accepts the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron guidon from Col. James Clavenna at the 437 AMXS Change of Command June 21 at Joint Base Charleston. Major White is the new 437 AMXS commander and Col. Clavenna is the 437th Maintenance Group Commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

FSS changes command
June 22, 2011 — MORE

Lt. Col. Danny Davis accepts the 628th Force Support Squadron guidon from Col. Benjamin Wham at the 628 FSS Change of Command June 21 at Joint Base Charleston. Colonel Davis is the new 628 FSS Commander and Colonel Wham is the 628th Mission Support Group Commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

Swimming safety
June 22, 2011 — Nearly every year, the military ranks suffer losses due to drowning. Mishap locations vary from rivers and lakes to oceans and pools; some of the drowning victims are sober while others are impaired by alcohol. The bottom line is that tragic accidents happen quickly and the most common reason for water mishaps is a lack of water safety knowledge. A... MORE

Road repairs in progress
June 22, 2011 — Road repair and paving on Davis Drive on Joint Base Charleston Air Base began 22 June and extends from Stewart Avenue to Graves Avenue. The first phase of the five-phase project will run from June 22 to July 15 and affects Stewart Avenue through Sloan Avenue. The dates are subject to change due to weather and unforeseen issues. One lane of traffic... MORE

628th Safety Office focuses on traffic safety
June 21, 2011 — Sailors and civilians were able to learn about the harsh realities and dangers of driving while impaired or without their seatbelts fastened through an interactive and educational traffic safety event hosted by the 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office at the Naval Exchange, June 15. The simulators were also available at the JB CHS - Air Base Exchange... MORE

South Carolina Highway Patrol Lance Corporal Bob Beres demonstrates the roll-over crash simulator during a traffic safety event at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station June 15. The simulator, which uses crash dummies, demonstrates how individuals not wearing seat belts can be thrown from a vehicle during a roll-over crash at only 12 to 15 mph. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

This Week in Naval History
June 21, 2011 — June 19, 1864 - USS Kearsarge sank the Confederate raider Alabama off the coast of France.June 20, 1913 - The first fatal accident in naval aviation occurred when Ensign W. D. Billingsley was killed at Annapolis, Md.June 21, 1945 - Okinawa was declared secure after the most costly naval campaign in history. The U.S. lost 30 ships and had another... MORE

This week in Air Force History
June 21, 2011 — June 19, 1944 - American pilots shot down 476 Japanese aircraft in a battle known as "The Marianas Turkey Shoot". The U.S. lost 130 planes. Navy submarines and aircraft also sank three Japanese carriers. Afterwards, Japanese naval airpower was not a serious threat to U.S. forces in the Pacific.June 20, 1980 - Strategic Air Command conducted an... MORE

Family Matters - June 24
June 21, 2011 — Family matters is dedicated to family activities. Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Hall Pass: June 24, 7:30 p.m., Rated RBig Mommas: Like Father, Like Son: June 25, 5 p.m., Rated PG-13Hall Pass: June 25, 7:30 p.m., Rated RToy Story 3: June 27, 1 p.m., Rated... MORE

Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston holds ribbon cutting ceremony
June 21, 2011 — The Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station held a ribbon cutting ceremony June 21, unveiling a newly completed housing unit, enclosed weight room and maintenance building as part of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure expansion.The new 24,000 square foot housing unit expands the Brig's capacity by... MORE