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Freedom Fest 2010: NWS to host all-American celebration July 2
June 23, 2010
The 2010 Freedom Fest will include a fireworks display July 2 at Marrington Plantation on Naval Weapons Station Charleston, just off of Red Bank Road. The display is scheduled to begin at approximately 9 p.m. Free parking is available and the gates open at 5 p.m. For a map of the base, visit www.militarynewcomers.com. Select "Navy" under "Base Guides," then "NWS Charleston." (U.S. Navy photo)
JB CHS congratulates newest technical sergeant selects
June 23, 2010
Air Force officials selected 7,752 of 37,185 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant. The selection rate was 20.85 percent. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
CATM range passes evaluation, resumes weapons training June 22
June 23, 2010
Darnell Edmonds, left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Foster and Joe Rackley look at a profile view of a blue print of the improved weapons firing range on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 21, 2010. The range was repaired due to safety deficiencies. The project started March 26 and was completed Base Wing deputy ground safety manager, Sergeant Foster is the NCO in charge of combat arms training and maintenance with the 628th Security Forces Squadron, and Mr. Rackley is Simplified Acquisition Base Engineering Requirements project manager. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)(released)
Air Force officials ban use and possession of spice, mood-altering substances
June 22, 2010
Air Force officials ban mood-altering substances (U.S. Air Force illustration)
Social networking and OPSEC: Can they coexist in today's Air Force?
June 17, 2010
Social Networking and OPSEC: Can they coexist in today's Air Force
JB CHS hosts annual base picnic
June 16, 2010
Children take a break from the sweltering heat in a cool slip and slide at the annual base picnic June 11, 2010 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The two-day annual picnic ran from June 11 to June 12 showcasing entertainment and activities from a local band, "The Blue Dogs," to slip and slides and giant inflatable jumpers for the kids. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)
Responsibility leads to a safer future down the road
June 16, 2010
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Contestants show their shine at base car show
June 16, 2010
Isaac Moore and his family admire two Corvettes at the base car show on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 12, 2010. The two cars were in one of 10 categories at the car show, which included muscle cars, trucks and classics. More than 90 entries were submitted from car enthusiasts around South Carolina. Isaac Moore is a retired U.S. Air Force captain. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)
A successful mission needs a solid foundation
June 16, 2010
Senior Airman Samantha Jean cuts a piece of wood which will be used to build a pallet at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 16, 2010. The pallet will contain parts and supplies for forklifts that are currently in need of repair. Each pallet takes roughly 15 minutes to complete and once the shipment has been packed on, it must go through a series of inspections and processing systems to ensure the supplies arrive at their destination in a timely manner. Airman Jean is a traffic management apprentice with the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)
First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
June 15, 2010