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Managing your move
March 23, 2011 — As the peak Permanent Change of Station moving season approaches, service members now have the ability to utilize the Defense Personal Property System. DPS is a full-service tool that provides an improved-move-process for all eligible members of the Department of Defense. Using DPS, service members can create and submit applications for their move... MORE

TCSC holds annual scholarship auction
March 23, 2011 — MORE

Combined Federal Campaign recognizes JB CHS
March 23, 2011 — MORE

Col.Martha Meeker is recognized by Lisa Jones, the Coastal Carolina Combined Federal Campaign staff director, for leadership and outstanding support as the chair of the 2010 CCCFC JB Charleston, March 17. Colonel Meeker is the JB CHS commander. Also recognized at the ceremony were Joe Ward, and Missy Heyward, activity coordinators for the CCCFC, and Larry Brewer, CCCFC staff director. The CFC is a fundraising effort for federal employees to donate to charitable organizations of their choice. The 2010 campaign raised more than $1.5 million for charitable organizations with the help of JB Charleston. (U.S. photo/Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

USS Farragut makes port
March 17, 2011 — At approximately 10 a.m., March 11, the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), made port in downtown Charleston. The destroyer, based out of Naval Station Mayport, Fl., became the first U.S. Navy destroyer to be welcomed by Joint Base Charleston's port operations. The ship visited Charleston so the crew could interact with the local... MORE

Tug boats position the USS Farragut in Charleston Harbor as she prepares to moor in Downtown Charleston March 11, 2011 in Charleston, S.C. Farragut is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer with the primary role to conduct promptly, sustain combat operations at sea in support of national policy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Lowcountry leaders take flight
March 16, 2011 — MORE

Thirty-six civic leaders from the Lowcountry pose for a group photo during a C-17 orientation flight March 10, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. The civic leaders are members of the 2011 Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Leadership Charleston program, which offers them the opportunity to explore and analyze issues that impact the Lowcountry region while focusing on leadership principles. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

JB CHS celebrates Earth day
March 16, 2011 — MORE

Senior Airman Johnathan Baxley helps Tanji Washington put on a helmet used for Explosive Ordinance Dispoal during the Annual Earth Day festival held at the picnic area on Joint Base Charleston, March 16. More than 700 fifth-grade children from around the Lowcountry attended the event which featured exhibits from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the Charleston Soil and Water Conservation District and the Audubon Society. Airman Baxley is an Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technician assigned to the 628th Civil Engineering Squadron and Tanji Washington is a student at WB Goodwin Elementary. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

National Prayer Breakfast
March 15, 2011 — MORE

Brigadier Gen. David Cyr speaks about the importance of prayer during the National Prayer Breakfast March 15 at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston. General Cyr is the Air Force Deputy Chief of Chaplains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Military working dogs take PT seriously
March 15, 2011 — MORE

Senior Airman Joel Patterson and Elmo play before physical trainingMarch 14 on Joint Base Charleston Air Base. Airman Patterson is a dog handler and Elmo is a military working dog and are assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron. Dog handlers from the 628 SFS reguarly do physical training with thier dogs to give them much needed exercise and play time. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Military Saves Week poster competition winner
March 15, 2011 — MORE

Jenna Deckard from the Bank of America Military Branch presents eight-year-old Robert Bare III, a new DVD player March 11 at the Bank of America Military Branch on Joint Base Charleston. Robert won the JB CHS poster contest for Military Saves Week. Robert is the son of Master Sgt. Maria Bare, from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Maria Bare)

First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
March 15, 2011 — The Joint Base Charleston First 6 is a professional organization which focuses on providing junior enlisted service members a forum for making the most of their military careers. The organization extends the invitation to all service members in pay grades from E-1 through E-6 to join.First 6 meetings, which include free food, are held the fourth... MORE