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Family campgrounds at JB CHS-Air Base receives a Christmas miracle
December 7, 2010 — The Outdoor Recreation Center at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base recently began a million-dollar renovation of the family campground here. Renovations began Dec. 1 and are scheduled to be completed by July 2011."We have been planning for these renovations for more than ten years," said Merrill Troxell, director of the ORC. "So this is kind of like... MORE

Even in 30-degree weather, the renovation of the OUtdoor Recreation Center family campground continued Dec. 7, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Renovations include adding 22 new camp sites as well as other needed improvements. Work on the campground began Dec. 1 and is scheduled to be completed by July 2011.

New online learning program gives CCAF students a leg up
December 7, 2010 — The Community College of the Air Force has recently created a new program to help students complete general education requirements for a CCAF degree.More than ever before, completing the written communication, oral communication, college math, social science, and humanities requirements are within reach through this new program, based solely... MORE

Staying healthy through the holidays
December 7, 2010 — Its holiday time and "Jingle Bells" is playing throughout the stores to help you get in the Christmas spirit. However, you may find yourself saying "Bah humbug" and wishing you could hibernate until January 1. With work responsibilities, holiday parties, shopping, decorating and holiday visitors, you are suddenly questioning how you will be able to... MORE

Warning to veterans from VA
December 7, 2010 — The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a warning to veterans, advising against an organization called Veterans Affairs Services.The organization is providing benefit and general information on the VA and gathering personal information on veterans. This organization is not affiliated with the VA in any way. The website the organization is... MORE

DoD releases WikiLeaks guidance
December 7, 2010 — Department of Defense military, civilian and contractor personnel have been directed not to access the WikiLeaks website to view or download publicized classified information.Doing so could introduce potentially classified information on unclassified networks. There has been rumor that the information is no longer classified since it resides in the... MORE

This week in Navy history
December 7, 2010 — Dec. 5, 1941 - USS Lexington (CV-2) sailed with Task Force 12 to ferry Marine aircraft to Midway Island, leaving no aircraft carriers at Pearl Harbor.Dec. 6, 1968 - Operation Giant Slingshot began in the Mekong Delta, Viet Nam.Dec. 7, 1941 - Japanese carrier aircraft attacked the U.S. Pacific Fleet based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.Dec. 8, 1941 - The... MORE

This week in Air Force history
December 7, 2010 — Dec. 5, 1963 - Maj. Robert A. Rushworth flew the X-15A-1 to Mach 6.06 over Edwards AFB, Calif.Dec. 6, 1995 - U.S. Air Force airlifters began moving troops and equipment to Bosnia in support of NATO Operation Joint Endeavor to implement peace between Bosnia, Croatia and Serbia.Dec. 7, 1993 - The last F-111E Aardvark in U. S. Air Forces in Europe... MORE

Housing privatization town-hall at Joint Base Charleston
December 7, 2010 — Joint Base Charleston will hold its first housing privatization Town-Hall meeting at the Base Theater, Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m. Colonel Martha Meeker, JB CHS commander and Forest City Military Communities, LLC, will define the way ahead for the air base portion of the privatization project. Specific presentations will include new home designs, site... MORE

Team Charleston creates a holiday feast for deployed Wing
December 7, 2010 — Thanksgiving might have been just another routine meal at the Dining Facility for the deployed members of the 438th Air Expeditionary unit stationed at the Air Force Base in Kabul, Afghanistan. Instead, thanks to some Lowcountry Warrior teamwork, creativity and determination, it turned into a feast for 300. "Our D-FAC is a NATO run facility and... MORE

Volunteers needed for VITA office
December 7, 2010 — With tax season quickly approaching, the Joint Base Charleston Legal Office needs volunteers to become Volunteer Income Tax Assistance representatives and assist preparing individuals' tax returns starting Jan. 24 through Apr. 15. All tax preparations will take place at the Tax Center, Bldg. 246, to reduce wait time. In order to operate efficiently... MORE