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Patrolling JB CHS - WS
April 27, 2011 — MORE

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 21, 2011) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Sherman Whidbee, a patrolman for the 628th Security Forces Squadron, uploads a 9mm weapon into a condition one weapon prior to shift of patrolling the streets of Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, April 20. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

Hundreds take a stand during SAAM at WS
April 27, 2011 — A thunderous roar broke the silent dawn as hundreds of feet pounded against the paved streets of Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station during a race-for-the-cause event held in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April 27.In an unspoken stand against sexual assault, more than 100 Sailors and civilians joined forces by participating in... MORE

Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Tiffany Minaudo-Mizzell places a teal ribbon on Machinist's Mate Fireman Will Rinehart's shirt during a base-wide race-for-the-cause event held in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month at JB CHS - W.S., April 27. The event, hosted by the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program and Weapons Station athletic Department, provided more than 100 participants with a teal ribbon to pin on their shirts, signifying their personal pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about sexual violence against men, women or children. MMFN Rinehart, originally from Bixby Okla., is attached to Navy Nuclear Power Training Command at JB CHS - WS. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

NNPTC graduation ceremony held April 22
April 27, 2011 — MORE

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 22, 2011) Left, Electronics Technician 3rd Class Richard Hinkle, Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Eric Lucas, Electronics Technician 3rd Class Thomas Nickle and Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Justin Joseph, the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command Color Guard, present Colors during the NNPTC graduation ceremony at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, April 22. The ceremony honored more than 400 Sailors graduating from NNPTC. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

Sexual assault awareness clothesline
April 27, 2011 — MORE

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 25, 2011) Machinist’s Mate Fireman Jeffry Spiegel (left) and Machinist’s Mate Fireman Edward Knox, of Detaching Transient Personnel, look over the sexual assault awareness clothesline at the Weapons Station galley at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, April 25. The clothesline displays t-shirts designed by survivors of a sexual assault, bringing a creative voice to stand out against sexual violence and to raise awareness throughout the JB CHS-WS community. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

Joint Base Charleston has a new school liaison officer
April 27, 2011 — Chris Gerry, a retired U.S. Navy master chief petty officer and a veteran 14-year Lowcountry school teacher, will now use his experience to help ensure Joint Base Charleston Air - Base families get the most out of the area's available education opportunities. Mr. Gerry joins Cicely McCray, school liaison officer for JB CHS - Weapons Station, in... MORE

Family Matters – April 29
April 26, 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. The King's Speech: April 30, 7:30 p.m., Rated RCountry Strong: April 30, 5 p.m., Rated PG-13127 Hours: April 30, 7:30 p.m., Rated RCountry Strong: May 1, 2 p.m., Rated... MORE

437 AMXS keeps C-17's in air
April 26, 2011 — MORE

William Rigdon (right) and Senior Airman Charles Barnes, hydraulic technicians from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, ride a high reach lift, or Condor, to the tail of a C-17 April 25, on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. The technicians were thoroughly inspecting the Integrated Flight Control module. Airman Barnes is part of the 437 AMXS team Gold and Mr. Rigdon is part of team Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo by /Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

437 AMXS Airmen replace C-17 life rafts
April 26, 2011 — MORE

Senior Airman David Torres (left), Airman 1st Class Eric Duncan (middle) and Staff Sgt. Jessy Martin use a Genie lift to lower a 46-person life raft from the inside of a C-17 April 25, on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. Each C-17 carries three life rafts that must be replaced every three years. Airman Torres, Airman Duncan and Sergeant Martin are crew chiefs from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by /Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

With the ORI coming, the 315th is on the clock
April 26, 2011 — Members of the 315th Airlift Wing received hands-on instruction during the combined April Unit Training Assembly, in preparation for the November Operational Readiness Inspection. The hands on training included weapons familiarization, self-aid and buddy care and how to survive and operate in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear."A cross... MORE

Lt Col Kevin Riley, 315th Mission Support Group, performs self aid and buddy care on a dummy over the UTA weekend. With the clock winding down, reservists from the 315th had to diagnose and treate injuries under the watchful eyes of evaluators. (U.S. Air Force Photo/2nd Lt Jeff Kelly)

Month of the Military Child Festival
April 26, 2011 — MORE

Four-year-old Emma Strealy, daughter of Alan Strealy, a Marine staff sergeant, puts an Easter Egg into her pink basket during an Easter Egg Hunt as part of the Month of the Military Child Festival April 23, on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. After the Easter Egg Hunt, children enjoyed free games, food and prizes. (U.S. Air Force photo /Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)