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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

Charleston scholar wins $1,000 award from Air Force Clubs
September 29, 2010 — MORE

Navy Capt. Ralph Ward presents Brandon Jones with a scholarship check for $1,000 toward his college education during the Wing Stand-Up meeting on Joint Base Charleston, Sept. 27, 2010. Brandon graduated in the top 10 percent of his class from Fort Dorchester High School and recently began higher education at the College of Charleston. The scholarship was sponsored by the Air Force Clubs. This is the 14th year in a row that the Club has awarded scholarships totaling $25,000. Brandon won his scholarship with an essay titled, ?What the Air Force family means to me.? Twenty-five winners were selected from 130 entries submitted by numerous installations. Brandon hails from a family that is rich with Air Force heritage. Brandon's parents, Brian and Lisa Jones are both civilian employees on JB CHS and his brother, Airman 1st Class Brian Jones Jr.is a loadmaster with the 315th Airlift Squadron. Captain Ward is the Joint Base Charleston deputy commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Joint Base Charleston bowlers compete for Commanders Cup
September 29, 2010 — MORE

Master Sgt. Pete Scheidt takes careful aim as he throws his bowling ball down his lane during a competition for the Commanders Cup at Marrington Lanes located on the Naval Weapons Station Sept. 28, 2010. The competition began Sept. 17 and is open to all Department of Defense employees and Joint Base Charleston members. Those who are participating were broken down into five teams who must partake in numerous sporting events including golf, basketball, and a combined relay. Whichever team has accrued the most points throughout the events will be awarded the Commanders Cup on Oct. 1. Sergeant Scheidt is a loadmaster with the 14th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Fifty-three Airmen to receive October promotions
September 29, 2010 — Joint Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following 53 Airmen on their October promotions:To Airman:437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Devin Lorenzi, Brady Novian and Maxwell St. GermainTo Airman 1st Class:628th Communications Squadron: Cody Edwards437 AMXS: Mark Ciccotto437th Maintenance Squadron: Timothy HetheringtonTo Senior... MORE