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Joint Base Charleston stands up combined legal assistance department
September 28, 2010 — In the spirit of joint basing and in an effort to streamline and maximize services for all, Naval Legal Service Office Southeast is being combined with the U.S. Air Force to form a new legal assistance office that will better serve the greater Joint Base Charleston community. The NLSO SE Branch Office at the Naval Weapons Station is being closed... MORE

Texting and chatting while driving? Think twice
September 28, 2010 — Despite numerous public awareness campaigns, many base personnel continue to insist on driving while texting or talking on cell phones. Despite proven statistics showing seatbelts save lives, many drivers are still flexing their personal freedom by not wearing proper seatbelt restraints.In order to combat this disturbing trend, Joint Base... MORE

350 flags, one memorable flight
September 22, 2010 — Sept. 11, 2001. A day that reverberates in history, a day that lives in the hearts and minds of all Americans, a day that is not and will not be forgotten by all that lived its horror.Around the world, men and women from the United States of America commemorated the ninth anniversary of Sept. 11 in many different ways, from tributes to memorials... MORE

Airmen deployed to the Middle East assist in displaying more than 350 flags which were flown over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Sept. 11, 2010, in a C-17 Globemaster III by members of the 16th Airlift Squadron as a tribute and memorial to the lives lost in the 2001 attacks. The flags were donated and flown for a variety of different individuals or organizations around the world such as fire departments, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion as well as for families and friends of those on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael Means)

Officials unveil Pentagon POW/MIA exhibit
September 21, 2010 — Defense Department officials recently dedicated a portion of the Pentagon to military prisoners of war and troops missing in action, honoring one of the military's guiding principles: never leave a comrade behind.The dedicated area is lined with information, artifacts and photographs underscoring the service and sacrifice of more than 80,000 MIAs... MORE

Charleston Airmen go above and beyond during deployment
September 15, 2010 — Finding the time to volunteer in the local community while at home can be challenging, but finding the time to volunteer while deployed, almost impossible. Members of the 15th Airlift Squadron, who are currently deployed to Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan are finding the time and ways to give back to the country they are calling home for more than 120... MORE

Tricare officials encourage military kids to "move" on childhood obesity
September 13, 2010 — During the month of September, Tricare officials continue their strong commitment to the battle against childhood obesity. By observing Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, Tricare representatives are active participants in the Let's Move! program for military kids. The national Let's Move! program works to combat the epidemic of childhood obesity... MORE

Captain Ward assumes command of NWS Charleston
September 10, 2010 — Naval Weapons Station Charleston welcomed a new commander Sept. 9 during a change of command ceremony.Captain Ralph Ward assumed command of NWS from Cmdr. Gary Martin, who will be assuming command of Naval Magazine Indian Island in Washington.His tenure will be short-lived though, as he will become the Deputy Commander of Joint Base Charleston,... MORE

First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
September 8, 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 is open to all pay grades from E-1 through E-6. The next First 6 meeting is scheduled for Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. in the First Term Airmen Center... MORE

Warrior of the Week – Airman 1st Class Matthew Baxter
September 7, 2010 — Airman 1st Class Matthew Baxter is a member of the 628th Security Forces Squadron and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston for one year. He is currently serving in the Middle East with the 405th Security Forces Squadron on his first deployment.In his deployed unit, Airman Baxter works as a security forces armorer, who is responsible for the... MORE

Airman 1st Class Matthew Baxters inspects a M-4 Assault Rifle in the 405th Security Forces Squadron armory Aug. 6. Airman Baxter works as a security forces armorer, who is responsible for the accountability of more than 300 weapons, more than 23,000 rounds and $640,000 in Air Force assets. (Courtesy Photo)

Completion of federal cards provide school funding
August 31, 2010 — Each year Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley County School Districts conduct a pupil survey to count how many students are federally connected.The school system is paid by the federal government in lieu of property taxes based on the number of federally connected students. Since Federal properties are exempt from local taxation, the assistance... MORE