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2011 "You Got Talent" Family and Teen Talent contest
February 8, 2011 — MORE

Christopher Montrose and Corey Leydig strum an instrumental of Fade to Black by Metallica Feb. 5 during the annual “You Got Talent” Family and Teen Talent contest at the air base theater. Christopher is the son of Master Sgt. Mark Montrose and Corey is the son of Master Sgt. Donny Leydig.

LCLV parachutes flyover JB CHS
February 8, 2011 — Team members of Joint Base Charleston delivered 40 pallets containing Low-Cost, Low-Velocity parachutes to Kandahar, Afghanistan for the first time Jan. 29.The LCLV parachutes, used with a Low-Cost Container are a one-time use, expendable parachute system that are a part of the Low Cost Aerial Delivery Systems program created by the Army. The... MORE

Multiple Low Velocity Low Cost Aerial Delivery System bundles begin to descend to a preset drop zone at a remote forward operating base in Afghanistan July 16, 2010. The supplies delivered will replenish ground forces with water, food and other items needed to help sustain their living conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Chisholm/Released)

Get to know a civilian
February 8, 2011 — Our "Get to know" articles are designed to offer readers the opportunity to get to know a little more about the Airmen, Sailors and civilians who make Joint Base Charleston a great place to live and work. Name: William ScheerJob: 628th Security Forces SquadronAge: 46Married? "I've been married for 23 years but we have been together for 27... MORE

William Scheer, 628th Security Forces Squadron

Goodbye Commander's Access Channel
February 8, 2011 — The Joint Base Charleston Commander's Access Channel is going the way of the telegram, fax machine and other outdated technologies. The channel will be cut off Feb. 18.Once a mainstay at almost every military facility around the world, the CAC provided base information via a designated channel on televisions in barracks, temporary lodging rooms and... MORE

Medical Group announces temporary closings
February 8, 2011 — The 628th Medical Group MDG will close Feb. 18 at 12 p.m. and re-open Feb. 21 for normal business hours.The Immunizations clinic will be closed Feb. 11 to relocate within the Medical Group. The clinic will re-open at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 14 at its new location next to Radiology. Anyone needing immunizations on Feb. 11 for short notice deployment should... MORE

Joint Base Charleston welcomes new Chief Master Sergeants
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Ten of Team Charleston's 12 chief master sergeant inductees were in attendance at the Joint Base Charleston's chief induction ceremony here, Feb. 5. Chief master sergeants make up one percent of the Air fForce's enlisted force. Not pictured due to deployment are Chief Master Sergeant Selects Michael Gibson and Jeffrey Leeson. (I.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

Military Saves 2011
February 8, 2011 — Military Saves Week is Feb. 20 - 27. "The Military Saves campaign is a total force, command-level program," said Joint Base Charleston Commander, Col. Martha Meeker. "It provides an opportunity for leaders at all levels within the active duty, National Guard, and Reserve ranks to educate and motivate troops and families to save their hard-earned... MORE

Consignment shop finds new home
February 8, 2011 — The Joint Base Charleston - Air Base consignment shop is moving to its new home in the Old Child Development Center, Bldg. 1950 located at the corner of Hill Blvd. and O'Neal Ave. across from the Shopette. The Shop will be closed for moving from Feb. 19 to March 7, and will hold its Grand Re-opening, March 8. The new store hours will be 10 a.m. to... MORE

TCSC to hold second annual scholarship auction
February 8, 2011 — Team Charleston Spouses Club will host their second annual scholarship auction, March 18, at the Charleston Club. The auction is the prime fundraiser for the scholarship program which provides financial assistance to spouses and high school students seeking higher education. This year's auction theme is "It's 5 o'clock Somewhere." Attendees are... MORE

Military spouses residency relief act and taxes
February 8, 2011 — With tax season in full swing, it is important to remember where you came from. The Military Spouses Residency Relief Act, signed into law Nov. 11, 2009, made significant changes in how dual-income couples with one spouse in the military must file their returns with regards to state income taxes.The Act changed the basic rules of taxation with... MORE