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Youth Programs reaps benefits from command-sponsored training
October 13, 2010 — Thirty-one youth coordinators from across all Air Mobility Command bases were part of a week-long Boys and Girls Clubs of America advanced leadership training recently at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.The training, sponsored by Headquarters AMC, was led by Ed Brown, director of military outreach for BGCA. The purpose was simple - to move youth programs... MORE

Get to know an Airman
October 13, 2010 — Get to know an Airman offers the opportunity for Joint Base Charleston members the highlights of a service member's or civilian's personal life, goals and aspirations. Get to know an Airman is to be followed by, get to know a civilian and then thereafter, get to know a Sailor. This provides a way for members to get to know one of their fellow... MORE

Staff Sgt. Ian Ouellette, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations.

First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
October 13, 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

Air Force, Navy officials commemorate, celebrate JB CHS inauguration
October 6, 2010 — Two historic Lowcountry military installations merged and were officially inaugurated as the Department of Defense military installation Joint Base Charleston, Oct. 1.The inauguration of the joint base marks its full operational capability and is the final step in the stand-up of JB CHS. The two bases achieved Initial Operating Capability Jan. 31,... 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/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Weapons Station celebrates National Fire Prevention Month
October 6, 2010 — Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, hosted a fire prevention fun day fair in recognition of national fire prevention week, Tuesday, Oct. 5. Lowcountry Charleston firefighters were joined by several surrounding area fire departments in an effort to increase the awareness of fire safety.Charleston area firefighters provided tours, refreshments... MORE

Charlotte Matthews shows her daughter, Lorelai, 3, the firefighters? symbol on one of the many fire trucks displayed during the fire prevention fair on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C., Oct. 5, 2010. Lowcountry area firefighters provided tours and answered questions from patrons throughout the event, as well as providing fire prevention tips onboard JB CHS-WS. The event, held in recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, stressed the importance of fire safety and increasing awareness in the Charleston area. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer R. Hudson/released)

First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
October 6, 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

Airman 1st Class Tiphani Curry from the 628th Mission Support Group has been selected as the First 6's Third Quarter Spotlight winner. Airman Curry has shown outstanding leadership in taking the lead in organizing two base babysitting events. SHe arranged support for the 437th Combat Dining-Out, gathering six more volunteers to assist with 12 children and coordinated support for the Military and Family Readiness "Super Savers" seminar. There she oversawfive Airmen that volunteered to help oversee the children. Airman Curry also provided support to the Lowcountry Food Bank, assisting in the preparation of 20 pallets with more than 1000 boxes contributing to the aid of 190,000 families who are at risk of suffering of hunger every day. The First 6 officially thanks Airman Curry for all of her outstanding support to the First 6 Association. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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

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.

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

Air Force Aid provides free phlebotomy training for active-duty spouses
September 29, 2010 — Recent funding from the Air Force Aid Society in collaboration with Trident Technical College's Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development provided an opportunity for Joint Base Charleston active-duty spouses to learn vocational skills in phlebotomy.Along with support from the Air Force base chapel staff who provided space in their... MORE

Ten spouses of Joint Base Charleston active-duty members recently completed a free phlebotomy course funded by the Air Force Aid Society in collaboration with Trident Technical College's Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development. The investment has provided the spouses a skill which can provide an earning potential of approximately $23,000 annually. (Courtesy photo)