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FSS offers respite for single members, families from deployment challenges
June 1, 2011
Cat Claws work just fine...
June 1, 2011
Last month an individual driving onto Joint Base Charleston was instructed to return to the Visitor's Center to obtain a pass. The driver disobeyed the instructions of Security Forces personnel and attempted to enter the base. As a result, the Cat Claw tire shredders were deployed and immobilized the vehicle. Security Forces personnel are on-duty for your protection and safety. While on Joint Base Charleston,, remember, please follow all Security Forces instructions.
Safety Month kicks off
June 1, 2011
Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Youth Programs win national award
June 1, 2011
Shannon Norris, Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Youth Programs director (left) and Paula Matthews, JB CHS – AB School Age Program Coordinator (right) accept the Honor Award for Overall Program Excellence from April Hawkins, MetLife Foundation Civic Affairs Program director during the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 105th national conference held recently in New Orleans, La. (courtesy photo)
Remembering the fallen
June 1, 2011
Navy Capt. Ralph Ward and Sid Busch prepare to lay a wreath at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum's Vietnam Support Base exhibit at Patriots Point, Mt. Pleasant, S.C., May 30. Captain Ward was the keynote speaker during the ceremony. He is the Joint Base Charleston deputy commander. Mr. Busch is a retired Navy Senior Chief petty officer. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)
Hero Flight returns local soldier
June 1, 2011
Members of the 187th Ordnance Battalion from Fort Jackson, S.C., remove Army PFC Cheziray Pressley's casket from a private jet on the Joint Base Charleston flightline, May 27. Private Pressley was assigned to the Brigade Troops Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division from Fort Wainwright, Alaska. He and three other service members were killed in Afghanistan when a roadside bomb exploded. Private Pressley graduated from Fort Dorchester High School in North Charleston, S.C. More than 600 people attended his memorial service at the North Charleston Convention Center on Memorial Day. He is survived by his wife Dewn, step daughter Leila, and parents Raymond and Jirlie. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)
Motorcyle riders take safety first
June 1, 2011
Joint Base Charleston motorcycle riders, participating in a Motorcycle Safety Event, wait their turn to perform the ‘stop on a dime’ maneuver May 26, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. More than 20 motorcycle riders took part in the event which was designed to improve the skills of the riders and bring awareness to the Air Force’s 2011 Year of Motorcycle Safety. U.S. Air Force photo/ A1C Jared Trimarchi
Team Charleston announces 2011 Rodeo participants
May 25, 2011
Members of the 437th Airlift Wing 2011 Air Mobility Command Rodeo team, pose with Joint Base Charleston Honorary Commanders and Advisory Council members during a team announcement ceremony here, May 24. The Rodeo focuses on improving the worldwide air mobility forces' professional core abilities by challenging Airmen on their daily duties, physical capabilities, mental strength and camaraderie. The civic leaders will attend to provide support for the team.
Congratulations to advancing Sailors
May 24, 2011
101 Critical Days of Summer … be safe!
May 24, 2011