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Congratulations Master Sgt. Selectees
May 24, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston would like to congratulate the following technical sergeants on their selection to master sergeant.628th Air Base Wing: Susan Edmonds, John Gott, Kenneethia Kennard, Jessica Moore628th Civil Engineer Squadron: Mayco Gil, Peter Graveline, Jeffrey Prish628th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Samuel Strong628th Medical Group:... MORE

Weapons Station hosts Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony
May 24, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station is hosting a commemoration ceremony, June 3, recognizing the 69th anniversary of one of the most significant naval battles in history: the Battle of Midway.The event will be held at 11 a.m. at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, home of the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV 10). The event is expected to... MORE

Maintain proper fluid intake
May 24, 2011 — How much water are you really supposed to drink? We all know that thirst controls water intake, but don't wait until your mouth feels dry before reaching for something to drink. To maintain good hydration, drink small amounts of fluids throughout the day to prevent dehydration instead of treating it. Dehydration can bring on symptoms of fatigue,... MORE

Airmen conquer Monster Mash
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Members of the Monster Mash team "Hammer Time" work together to flip a tire to finish the Monster Mash at the base picnic grounds on , Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, May 19. The Monster Mash event is 3.1 miles long and includes six challenging obstacles including a wall climb, truck push, mule pull, litter carry, jersey tug, and tire flip. The Monster Mash was hosted by the 437th Operations Support Squadron. The "Fuhrballs" from the 437th Operations Support Squadron beat out six other teams to claim bragging rights. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

HSC inspections keep C-17s flying
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Staff Sgt. Daniel Weil and Staff Sgt. Adam Hall open the ramp on a C-17 during a Home Station Check inspection on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, May 23. HSC is a three-day inspection performed every 120 days. The inspection enables ground crews to perform preventive maintenance if needed. Sergeant Weil and Sergeant Hall work in the HSC department of the 437th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Greater Charleston Federal Executive Association honors employees of the year
May 23, 2011 — The Greater Charleston Federal Executive Association held their annual employee of the year awards luncheon at the Redbank Club on Joint Base Chareleston - Weapons Station, May 18.The FEA represents about 22,000 military and civilian workers in the greater Charleston area. The annual awards luncheon gathers all area federal organizations together... MORE

Carolyn Adams, director of the Ralph H. Johnson Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, delivers the keynote address to more than 240 attendees at this year’s Federal Executive Association Employee of the Year awards luncheon, May 18 at the Redbank Club on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. (courtesy photo)

Patriot’s Point holds Memorial Day ceremony
May 23, 2011 — Remember those who gave their lives for our country during a ceremony at Patriots Point on Memorial Day, May 30. Navy Capt. Ralph Ward, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander will deliver the keynote remarks in .The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum's Vietnam Support Base, 40 Patriots Point Road, Mount... MORE

This week in Navy History
May 23, 2011 — May 22, 1968 - USS Scorpion (SSN-589) was lost with all hands.May 23, 1939 - USS Squalus (SS-92) sank off Portsmouth, N.H., with the loss of 26 lives.May 24, 1939 - The first and only time Vice Adm. Allan McCann's rescue chamber was used to rescue 33 men from the sunken USS Squalus.May 25, 1952 - USS Iowa bombarded Chongjin, Korea.May 26, 1952 -... MORE

This week in Air Force History
May 23, 2011 — May 22, 1967 - Two F-111As showed their long-range capabilities by flying from the U.S. to Europe without refueling or external tanks.May 23, 1948 - At Aberdeen, Md., the Army announced the dedication of the first continuous wind tunnel capable of 3,000 mph winds.May 24, 1994 - The C-17 Globemaster flew across the Atlantic for the first time.May... MORE

The “Spice” of life isn’t this stuff
May 23, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston is catching Spice users, punishing them and ending their careers. Spice users often leave the military without an honorable discharge and without any GI Bill benefits. If you think that you can use Spice and get away with it, think again. The Air Force has prohibited the use of synthetic cannobinoids, more popularly known as... MORE