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Stay fit to fight with the Health and Wellness Center
October 5, 2010 — Beginning Oct. 8, several wellness events hosted by the 628th Force Support Squadron's Health and Wellness Center are scheduled to take place on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base.Kicking off with the Commander's Fitness Challenge Oct. 8 at the Fitness and Sports Center, the HAWC will host an open house event. After the run, stop by the HAWC to meet... MORE

Stay fit to fight with the Health and Wellness Center (Courtesy graphic)

He smoked 'em
October 5, 2010 — When Machinist's Mate First Class Petty Officer Andrew Burness arrived at the inaugural Joint Base Charleston's Commander's Cup relay race, he was expecting a friendly, two and a half mile run, one leg of a three-man relay race scheduled for seven and a half miles. But, due to a mix-up, his other two teammates didn't show. So, in fine military... MORE

Machinist Mate 1st Class Andrew Burness crosses the finish line of the Commander?s Cup relay race Oct. 1, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base, S.C. Machinist Mate Burness finished the seven and a half mile race in less than 45 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

Air Force, Navy reach full operational capability on Joint Base Charleston Oct. 1
October 1, 2010 — Come hail or high water, there was no stopping this train. Amidst a week of preparation, perspiration and rain, Joint Base Charleston officially achieved its long-awaited full operational capability Oct. 1.At fourth and goal, the final week was a long way from initial operating capability, which began in January 2010 with stand up of the 628th Air... MORE

Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Allardice speaks about the future of joint basing Oct. 1, 2010, at the Joint Base Charleston inaugural ceremony on the JB CHS-Weapons Station in South Carolina. Other guest speakers and distinguished guests included Naval Region Southeast Commander Rear Adm. Tim Alexander, 628th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Martha Meeker, 628 ABW Deputy Commander Navy Capt. Ralph Ward, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham and South Carolina Congressman Henry Brown. General Allardice is the commander of the 18th Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Air Force, Navy commemorates Joint Base Charleston inauguration
October 1, 2010 — MORE

Navy Rear Adm. Tim Alexander talks about the history of Naval Weapons Station Charleston at the Joint Base Charleston inaugural ceremony Oct. 1, 2010, on the JB CHS-Weapons Station in South Carolina. Other guest speakers and distinguished guests included 18th Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Robert Allardice, 628th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Martha Meeker, 628 ABW Deputy Commander Navy Capt. Ralph Ward, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham and South Carolina Congressman Henry Brown. Admiral Alexander is the Naval Region Southeast Commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

AF, Navy athletes lead the way to JB CHS inaugural day
October 1, 2010 — MORE

Air Force Master Sgt. Pete Scheidt takes careful aim as he throws thebowling ball down his lane during a competition for the Commander's Cup at Marrington Lanes on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Sept. 28, 2010. The Commander's Cup competition began Sept. 17 and was open to all Department of Defense employees and Joint Base Charleston members. The team with the most points from all events was then awarded the Commander's Cup during the JB CHS inaugural celebration Oct. 1, 2010. Sergeant Scheidt is a loadmaster with the 14th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
September 29, 2010 — 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

DOD provides continued support for military children
September 29, 2010 — Department of Defense Education Activity officials are keeping on the cutting-edge of sharing resources and training tools with public schools supporting military families, a Washington education official said."Our goal is to reach military children who attend public schools," Kathy Facon, the activity's chief of educational partnership, said in an... MORE

Air Base News briefs – Oct. 1
September 29, 2010 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 628abw.dispatch@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.Special Announcements:JB CHS Inaugural Open House: Joint Base Charleston will officially become something new and completely different than it... MORE

Read on to find out about upcoming events at Joint Base Charleston in this recent edition of News Briefs.

No vehicle decals required at Weapons Station, effective Oct. 1
September 29, 2010 — MORE

By order of the Joint Base Charleston commander, vehicle decals will no longer be required to gain entry to the Weapons Station. Effective Oct. 1, 2010, access to both sides of Joint Base Charleston will require drivers to present a valid Department of Defense identification card. Additionally, all Air Base motorcyclists are reminded of the mandate to apply for a motorcycle identification card to ensure continued base access. Applications for cards are submitted through the 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Weapons Station News briefs - Oct. 1
September 29, 2010 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 628abw.dispatch@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.Special Announcements:JB CHS Inaugural Open House: Joint Base Charleston will officially become something new and completely different than it... MORE