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This week in Navy History
June 14, 2011 — June 12, 1948 - The Women's Armed Forces Integration Act provided for enlistment and appointment of women in the Naval Reserve.June 13, 1881 - USS Jeannette was crushed in an Arctic ice pack.June 14, 1985 - Navy Steelworker Second Class Robert Stethem of Underwater Construction Team ONE was killed by terrorist hijackers on TWA Flight 847. He later... MORE

Lt. Col. Beckstrand assumes command of 628 AMDS
June 13, 2011 — Lt. Col. Devin Beckstrand assumed command of the 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron from Lt. Col. Pamela Smith during a routine change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, June 13. Colonel Beckstrand was previously the medical standards branch chief at Headquarters, Air Education and Training Command, Randolph Air Force Base,... MORE

Col. Consuella Pockett passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Devin Beckstrand during the 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Change of Command at Joint Base Charleston June 13. Colonel Pockett is the 628th Medical Group commander and Colonel Beckstrand is the new 628 AMDS commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

Blood drive
June 8, 2011 — MORE

Airman First Class Ryan Jordan donates blood at the Joint Base Charleston Fitness Center June 8. The Blood Drive was hosted by the American Red Cross. Airman Jordan is from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Family Matters – June 10
June 8, 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. I Am Number Four: June 10, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Gnomeo & Juliet: June 11, 5 p.m., Rated GI Am Number Four: June 11, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Gnomeo & Juliet: June 12, 2 p.m.,... MORE

Sexual Assault – do you know what to do?
June 8, 2011 — It's Friday night and you're looking forward to an evening out with friends, except their plans change, and now they can't make it. You're dressed and ready so you decide to go out alone. You heard about a new local bar and decide to stop in for a few drinks. A cute guy or girl pulls up a seat next to you and buys you a drink. You're having a great... MORE

Diamond Sharp
June 7, 2011 — MORE

Navy Capt. Ralph Ward and Command Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago pose with the June Diamond Sharp Award winners. (Left to right) Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Hopson from the 628th Communication Squadron, Airman1st Class Brandi Hansen from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, Airman 1st Class Fatima Calisa from the 628th Force Support Squadron and Staff Sgt. Stephanie Pyles from the 628th Civil Engineer Sqaudron. The Diamond Sharp Award is presented to outstanding Airmen chosen by their respective first sergeants. Captain Ward is the Joint Base Charleston deputy commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

An explosive job
June 7, 2011 — MORE

Airman Arnold Stone-Patterson prepares a pre-task safety briefing for explosive operations on Joint Base Charleston June 2. The safety briefing details all personnel responsibilities and what to do in the event of an explosive mishap. Airman Stone-Patterson is from the 437th Maintenance Squadron's Munitions Shop. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

RIght place, right time, right training
June 7, 2011 — An Airman stationed at Joint Base Charleston used cardiopulmonary resuscitation to save the life of a four-year-old child who nearly drowned June 4 at Hidden Lakes Pool in Mount Pleasant, S.C.First Lt. Roy Jefferson, 628th Missions Support Group executive officer, his family and other military families were gathered at the Hidden Lakes Pool for a... MORE

First Lt. Roy Jefferson, 628th Missions Support Group executive officer

Five Sailors advance to senior chief petty officer
June 7, 2011 — Congratulations to Joint Base Charleston's new senior chief petty officersNaval Nuclear Power Training CommandMachinist's Mate Brian ArndtsMachinist's Mate Geoffrey GambleElectrician's Mate David RakowskiMachinist's Mate Cynthia HuratiakNuclear Power Training UnitElectrician's Mate Eric Carter MORE

Remembering the Battle of Midway
June 7, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston hosted a commemoration June 3 to recognize the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, widely considered one of the most significant naval victories in United States history. Similar ceremonies were held throughout the Navy. Charleston's ceremony was conducted onboard the former USS Yorktown (CV 10) at Patriot's Point Naval... MORE

Capt. Ralph Ward delivers the keynote speech for the 69th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway Commemoration ceremony onboard the USS Yorktown (CV 10) located at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, June 3. Captain Ward provided a historical timeline of the events that took place at the Battle of Midway and discussed the significance of the victory in the Pacific. Captain Ward is the Joint Base Charleston deputy commander (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)