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Online I.D appointment scheduler speeds process
February 2, 2011 — If there is one thing almost everyone in the military can agree on is waiting in line to get a new Identification Card can be almost as painful as getting a root canal. But now, that pain can be eliminated as Joint Base Charleston has unveiled its new online appointment system for I.D. cards.According to Air Force 1st Lt. Ryan Peake, Military... MORE

Mail Order Pharmacy saves time and money
February 2, 2011 — The TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy or Express Scripts is the mail order pharmacy service used by the Department of Defense. It is less costly for patients and the DoD than retail pharmacies. It also offers the convenience of home delivery of medications and is available to TRICARE beneficiaries.By using the TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy, a 90-day supply... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs
January 27, 2011 — Events: WednesdayJob Fair Etiquette Workshop: Join us at FFSC, Bldg. 755, Feb. 2, from 10 to 11 a.m. for tips and techniques to help make the most professional, desirable and memorable impression at a job fair. Registration is required. Call 764-7480.ThursdayVolunteer Orientation: Join us at FFSC, Bldg. 755, Feb. 3, from 10 to 11 a.m. for... MORE

Air Base News Briefs
January 27, 2011 — Events:FridayRetirement ceremony: A retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Richard Edmonson will be held Jan. 28 at the Joint Base Charleston Club at 10 a.m.WednesdaySponsor training: Learn the keys to being a good sponsor and brush up on all the latest relocation information for JB Charleston, Feb. 2 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Training will be held at... MORE

Members to be chosen for Community Assessment Survey
January 27, 2011 — The Integrated Delivery System Working Group is sponsoring the 2011 Air Force Community Assessment Survey of service members, spouses, reservists, spouses of reservists and civilians. The survey started January 25 and will continue until March 25. Air Force community members at Air Force bases worldwide were randomly selected to participate in the... MORE

Outdoor Recreation Center breaks ground on the family camp ground
January 26, 2011 — MORE

left to right: U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago, Mr. Robert Hood, Mr. Todd Martin, U. S. Navy Capt. Ralph Ward, Mr. Rob Farcloth and Maj. Tara White prepare to break ground during the ground breaking ceremony for the Outdoor Recreation Center family campground Jan 26, 2011 at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. This ground breaking is an upgrade to a community facility that will be able to accommodate 45 recreational vehicles and campers as opposed to the current campground that can only accommodate 17 RV's and campers. Chief LugoSantiago is the 628th Air Base Wing command chief, Mr. Hood is assigned to the 628th Contracting Squadron as the chief of construction flight, Mr. Martin is assigned to the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, Captain Ward is the Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, Mr. Farcloth is a contractor with Lake Moultrie Construction and Major White is the 628th Force Support Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

Team Charleston Spouses Club New Year's kick-off
January 26, 2011 — MORE

Team Charleston Spouses Club held their New Year's Kick-Off social at the Airman and Family Readiness Center on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, Jan. 25. Attendees wore their favorite sports team jerseys as they kicked off a new year of services to military families. Many attendees brought slow-cooker dishes to the potluck dinner and shared their favorite recipes to kick off a future TCSC cookbook. Attendees also heard about the 11 active TCSC mini-clubs that will kick off shared recreational interests and help develop deeper friendships among spouses. In February, TCSC will host an off-base tea social and their annual Scholarship Auction, scheduled for Mar. 18, will be held at the Charleston Club. All Scholarship Auction proceeds will benefit dependents (children and spouses) who are furthering their education. TCSC is open to spouses of all payrades of active duty, Reserves and retired service members, spouses of deceased or missing service members and any civil service member associated with Joint Base Charleston. (photo courtesy of Teresa Givens)

Navy-wide Chief Petty Officer advancement examination
January 26, 2011 — MORE

First Class Petty Officers participated in the Navy-wide Chief Petty Officer advancement examination at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Jan. 20. Results of the excam are expected to be released in April. Sailors who perform well enough on the exam become selection board eligible and after an extensive board review, those selected to the rank of Chief Petty Officer will then be allowed to wear the fouled anchors. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

Joint Base Charleston recognizes the best in 2010
January 26, 2011 — MORE

Col. Martha Meeker, left, Master Chief Billy Cady, center, and Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago, right, presents Master-at-arms 2nd Class Petty Officer Nicholas Green with the Jr. Sailor of the Year award for 2010 during the annual awards banquet held at the Charleston Club Jan 20, 2010. Airmen, Sailors and civilians were presented with an award for their outstanding accomplishments from one of the 15 different categories recognized. Unable to attend the banquet due to deployment or other reasons was, from the 628th Mission Support Group, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Staff Sgt. Akeem Parks; from the 628 MSG, Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Master Sgt. Michael Patterson; from the 628 MSG, First Sergeant of the Year Master Sgt. Steven Hart; and from the Naval Weapons Station, Sailor of the Year Personnel Specialist 1st Class Petty Officer James Long. Colonel Meeker is the Joint Base Charleston commander, Master Chief Cady is the Naval Support Activity command master chief and Chief LugoSantiago is the 628th Air Base Wing command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

First deployment brief provides essential information to Sailors and families
January 26, 2011 — The Fleet and Family Support Center on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station offered its first Individual Augmentee and Global War on Terrorism Support Assignments pre-deployment briefing to Sailors and their families, Jan. 21.The course provided pertinent information that is essential for deployment readiness giving the tools needed to help... MORE

Navy Reservist Lt. j.g. Richard Hodgkiss listens to Kama Bentley, Fleet and Family Support Center's exceptional family member program specialist, as she presents essential information to members during an Individual Augmentee pre-deployment briefing at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Jan. 21. Lieutenant Hodgkiss and his wife attended the course in preparation for his upcoming deployment. The briefings are held to educate members and their families about the preparation process for an IA deployment. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)