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Annual fair prepares military families for emergencies
October 4, 2011 — The Joint Base Charleston Emergency Management team worked hand-in-hand with local community organizations to host the annual Emergency Preparedness Fair at JB Charleston - Weapons Station Sept. 29, teaching service members and their families how to prepare for a natural disaster.The fair is designed to provide educational tips and information for... MORE

Staff Sgt. Nicholas Altgilbers, Joint Base Charleston Emergency Management team member, teaches Navy spouse Katie Ayala about the basic necessities to consider when preparing for a natural disaster during the Emergency Preparedness Fair at JB Charleston - Weapons Station, Sept. 29. The fair provided advice and information on preparing an emergency supply kit, a family emergency plan and how to safely operate items such as generators and chainsaws. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Class Brannon Deugan)

Great American Smokeout scheduled
September 28, 2011 — Most folks recognize cigarette smoking is the largest preventable cause of death in the United States. Specifically, smoking contributes to roughly 450,000 deaths each year. Explicit warnings on tobacco products include death as a possible risk. Smoking is regarded as an individual choice, but tobacco poses a risk to the families of smokers, not... MORE

Impact Aid: A different type of school fundraiser
September 28, 2011 — Every parent of a school-age child knows that sooner or later their child is going to come home with information about the most dreaded word in education - fundraising. You start targeting your neighbors, hoping to be the first one in the community to ask them to make a purchase. You call relatives and friends and invite them to browse through the... MORE

USS Vicksburg makes port in Downtown Charleston
September 27, 2011 — Leadership from Joint Base Charleston, including more than 30 Airmen, Sailors and civilians, welcomed the crew from the Guided-Missile Cruiser, USS Vicksburg, Sept. 23, pier side downtown Charleston. Vicksburg moored at the port of Charleston for a three day port visit.More than 20 Sailors and Airmen from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron... MORE

Command Master Chief Billy Cady and Command Chief Master Sgt. Jose Lugo-Santiago discuss ship mooring procedures while the Guided-Missile Cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69) is guided pier-side, downtown Charleston, S.C, Sept. 23. The Vicksburg moored at the Columbus street terminal at the port of Charleston from Sept. 23 unitil Sept. 26. Cady is the Naval Support Activity command master chief and Lugo-Santiago is the Joint Base Charleston command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Boot camp for educators
September 26, 2011 — More than 50 educators from Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester II County school districts gathered together for a one-day workshop to learn about the unique life of military members during the Educator Boot Camp course held at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Sept. 23.Participants were given an inside look at what military families... MORE

Troops to Teachers Program Manager Rick Wise speaks about the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission program during the Educator Boot Camp course at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Sept. 23. The course is designed to provide educators from Berkley, Charleston and Dorchester II County school districts ample amounts of resources that will further their knowledge about the military lifestyle and how to support military children. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

JB CHS welcomes Forest City privatized housing
September 21, 2011 — Forest City Military Communities will become the second privatized housing partner on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Oct. 1, when it is slated to take ownership of JB CHS - AB housing units. Balfour Beatty Communities manages the housing located at JB CHS - Weapons Station.Forest City is no stranger to military housing privatization with a... MORE

An artist's rendition of the proposed new Joint Base Charleston - Air Base housing expected to be available in the summer of 2012. (

September is Emergency Preparedness Month
September 21, 2011 — HurricanesPrepare for hurricanes now. People who live in hurricane prone communities should know their vulnerability and what actions they should take to reduce the effects of these devastating storms. Step 1: Build a Kit/"To-Go Bag" Get an Emergency Supply kit which includes non-perishable food, water, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, extra... MORE

Hurricane Irene created a new inlet near Pea Island, N.C., destorying buildings lining the shore. (FEMA photo/Marilee Caliendo)

Are You “All In”?
September 19, 2011 — In 2009, a joint Secretary of the Air Force and Chief Sergeant Major of the Air Force letter to all Airmen addressed their deep concern about Airmen who commit suicide. The letter emphasized an "all in" approach for us to support each other in getting the necessary help to prevent suicide. Their stand of 'one suicide is too many' is meant to convey... MORE

Don't miss Annual Military Ball
September 14, 2011 — A limited number of tickets for the Joint Base Charleston Annual Military Ball are still available for purchase. The ball will be held Sept. 24 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in North Charleston from 6 to 10 p.m. Attire for the evening is mess dress or semi-formal for military and jacket and tie or evening dress for civilians... MORE

Texting and driving ... the text can wait
September 12, 2011 — According to the Wireless Association, text messaging has experienced a tenfold increase in the past three years. It is becoming the way many people communicate today, which means some people may be doing it at the worst possible time - while driving.For many, the allure to quickly read and respond - even from behind the wheel of a moving vehicle -... MORE

President Barack Obama recently issued a texting while driving ban for federal employees while behind the wheel on government business. Additionally, Air Force Instruction 91-207 Traffic Safety Program does state drivers are not allowed to use cell phones without a hands-free device on or off base, including texting. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Amanda Dick)