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JB CHS provides deployment support for Army Corps of Engineers
August 11, 2010 — A Memorandum of Agreement was signed by the Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, and Joint Base Charleston Commander on Aug. 10 which will provide Charleston District volunteer Overseas Contingency Operation deployees with more services for deployee medical processing and support family members left home."I'm looking... MORE

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jason Kirk and U.S. Air Force Col. Martha Meeker sign a memorandum of agreement between Joint Base Charleston and the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center Aug. 10, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. On average, the Army unit has six to eight Department of Defense civilian employees deployed in support of overseas contingency operations at any one time. These employees and their families will benefit from pre- and post-deployment counseling the MOA now provides. Additionally, those returning from deployment and their families will benefit from re-integration classes. Services to be provided also include developing wills and powers of attorney for the Army personnel at JB CHS. Colonel Meeker is the commander of JB CHS and Colonel Kirk is the commander of U.S. Army Engineer District, Charleston. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Airman in Action
August 11, 2010 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Clay Reiney mops the entry to Dorm building 464 during his one week bay orderly detail at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 10, 2010. Bay orderly detail consists of an eight-and-a-half hour day that begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. Airmen's responsibilities include emptying the garbage cans throughout the building, picking up cigarette butts, serving as an escort to guide workers through the building and sanitizing the dorm in order to provide better living conditions for Airmen who reside in the dorms. Airman Reiney is a supply apprentice with the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

AF issues guidance on WikiLeaks: steer clear
August 10, 2010 — The Air Force has provided clarification not to go to the WikiLeaks web site and download classified information. There has been rumor that information is no longer classified because it resides in the public domain, however, this is not true. If someone does download such a document on any computer, the documents are considered classified and must... MORE

News briefs - Aug. 13
August 10, 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:Appointment of Summary Court Officer: It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of Staff Sgt. Joseph A... MORE

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DOD announces school year 2010/2011 child care fee policy
August 10, 2010 — The Department of Defense announced July 30 the school year 2010/2011 child care fee policy.The policy will adjust fee ranges in child care programs at Joint Base Charleston as well as installations across the services. Changes are expected to be implemented no later than Sept. 30. Changes will impact families who have children enrolled in the... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Airmen dies in vehicle accident
August 10, 2010 — An Airman assigned to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base Charleston died this evening in a single car accident in Ladson, S.C."We send our sincerest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of the Airman who died in today's car crash," said Col. John Wood, 437th Airlift Wing commander. "Any time Team Charleston loses... MORE

Hurricane Tip of the Week
August 10, 2010 — Hurricane season will continue through November, with the highest probability of a major hurricane occurring between mid-August and October. Due to a hurricane's capacity for damage, preparation is the key. Weekly hurricane tips provide need-to-know information for staying ahead of the weather.This week's hurricane tip is: Ensure you are protected... MORE

CES takes dodgeball challenge title
August 10, 2010 — MORE

Dodge ball teams for the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron and 628th Medical Group face off during the Commander?s Fitness Challenge dodgeball game on Aug. 6, 2010, at the Fitness and Sports Center on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The tournament winner was the 628 CES. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicole Mickle)

Defense Department officials launch 'Lessons Learned' blog
August 10, 2010 — For anyone who has served in the military, whether in uniform or as a family member, the concept of sharing lessons learned is a familiar one. A new Defense Department blog that launched Aug. 2 seeks to bring those lessons to an accessible online platform.Titled "In Their Own Words: Lessons Learned in Today's Military," the blog aims to provide a... MORE

Airman missing in action from WWII identified
August 10, 2010 — Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office officials announced Aug. 6 that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors. U.S. Army Air Forces Sgt. John P. Bonnassiolle of Oakland, Calif., will be buried Aug. 10 in San... MORE