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Red Bank Road gets a much needed face lift
October 5, 2010 — If you're stationed in Charleston, there is a good chance that at some point during your tour you're going to drive down Red Bank Road in Goose Creek en-route to Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. Filled with pot holes, this two lane stretch of road has long been the nemesis of many a local Sailor and a boon to the pocket books of many auto... MORE

NNPTC takes first Commander's Cup trophy
October 5, 2010 — It was the first of its kind and it was a resounding success. The first ever Joint Base Charleston Commander's Cup was held Sept. 27 through Oct. 1. and 16 military teams from around the Lowcountry took part in the festivities.Marines, Soldiers, Airmen and Sailors represented their respective commands in eight different sporting events and the... MORE

Air Force Col. Martha Meeker presents the Commander's Cup to members of the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command at the Red Bank Club on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C., Oct. 1, 2010. The NNPTC athletes finished the Commander's Cup with the most points in a series of sporting events leading up the inauguration of Joint Base Charleston. The NNPTC won with a final score of 68, a slim lead over the second place team, the 14th Airlift Squadron, with their score of 66. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

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
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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
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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

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