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NNPTC commander assumes deputy role at JB Charleston
June 25, 2018 — U.S. Navy Capt. Kevin Byrne, former commander of Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, took the reins as deputy commander of Joint Base Charleston and commanding officer of Naval Support Activity Charleston during a change of command ceremony at the Red Bank Club here, June 25, 2018. The change of command is a time-honored tradition, which... MORE

U.S. Navy Capt. Kevin Byrne, former commander of Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, accepts the position as deputy commander of Joint Base Charleston and commanding officer of Naval Support Activity Charleston, during a change of command ceremony June 25, 2018, at the Red Bank Club, Joint Base Charleston’s Naval Weapons Station.

Silent sufferers: Acknowledging male victims of domestic violence
June 25, 2018 — June is Men’s Health Month and a perfect time to highlight an important and overlooked issue. There is a general assumption that women are always the victims in an abusive relationship. Even in our progressive society, we continue to marginalize, isolate, and disbelieve the existence of domestic violence against men. The less-told story is that a striking number of men are abused by their partner. These men often suffer physical, mental and sexual abuse in both heterosexual and same-sex relationships. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in four men will experience physical abuse by an intimate partner during their lifetime. That equates to approximately three million male who are abused by an intimate partner every year... MORE

Get an ID card the right way
June 19, 2018 — In order to help mitigate issues while obtaining an ID card, this step-by-step chart simplifies the correct procedures. MORE

In order to help mitigate issues while obtaining an ID card, this step-by-step chart simplifies the correct procedures.

Be safe before, during and after a thunderstorm
June 18, 2018 — Summer has arrived and with it comes the threat of severe storms. Each year, the United States averages around 10,000 thunderstorms and each thunderstorm typically produces heavy rain for 30 minutes to an hour. ... All thunderstorms are dangerous because every thunderstorm produces lightening. Each year in the United States, approximately 300 people are struck by lightning. Of those struck, about 30 people are killed and others suffer lifelong disabilities... MORE

Lightning strikes behind B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 8, 2017. . During lightning storms, personnel are reminded to stay sheltered in buildings, underground shelters or automobiles.

841st Trans Bn. celebrates Army's 243rd birthday
June 14, 2018 — Sgt. Maj. Fransisco Lopez, 841st Transportation Battalion command sergeant major, cuts the cake celebrating the Army's 243rd birthday as Lt. Col. Chad Blacketer, 841st Trans Bn. commander looks on during the unit's celebration of the Army birthday June 14, 2018 at the Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station, S.C. The birthday commemorates the... MORE

Sgt. Maj. Fransisco Lopez, 841st Transportation Battalion command sergeant major, cuts the cake celebrating the Army's 243rd birthday as Lt. Col. Chad Blacketer, 841st Trans Bn. commander looks on during the unit's celebration of the Army birthday June 14, 2018 at the Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station, S.C. The birthday commemorates the date in 1775 when the Continental Congress authorized enlistment of expert riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one year. At the time, the Army was comprised of 22,000 militiamen gathered outside of Boston, plus 5,000 more in New York. Today, the Army has about 467,000 active duty soldiers, with another 343,000 in the U.S. Army National Guard and 206,000 in the Army Reserves.

JB Charleston and Charleston County Aviation Authority sign airfield snow and ice removal agreement
June 14, 2018 — Leaders at Joint Base Charleston and the Charleston County Aviation Authority signed a memorandum of understanding for airfield snow and ice removal here June 14, 2018. This memorandum establishes policies and procedures recommended by a joint task force for the cooperation and coordination of snow removal operations at the jointly used flying facilities. ... MORE

Col. Jeff Nelson, 628th Air Base Wing commander, right, and Paul Campbell JR., state of South Carolina senator, left, sign a memorandum of understanding for airfield snow and ice removal June 14, 2018. The memorandum establishes policies and procedures recommended by a joint task force for the cooperation and coordination of snow removal operations at the jointly used flying facilities.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tenley Long)

Mobility Forces deliver U.S., UK paratroopers to Europe for Swift Response 18
June 14, 2018 — U.S. paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., and British Paratroopers from the 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, Colchester, England, arrived in Latvia with the assistance of various mobility aircraft in support of Exercise Swift Response 2018 (SR18) June 9, 2018... MORE

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., and British Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Regiment Parachute Battalion C. Company, Colchester, England, board a C-17 Globemaster III at Pope Army Air Field, N.C., during Exercise Swift Response 18 (SR18) June 8, 2018. SR18 is one of the premier military crisis response training events for multinational airborne forces in the world that demonstrates the ability of America's Global Response Force to work hand-in-hand with joint and total force partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Gracie I. Lee)

NHCC Wellness Committee awarded Blue-H Gold Star for initiatives
June 13, 2018 — Staff members of the Naval Health Clinic Charleston Wellness Committee were recognized recently for their initiatives that lead to NHCC earning the 2017 Blue-H, Navy Surgeon General’s Health Promotion and Wellness Award, Gold Star... MORE

Staff members of the Naval Health Clinic Charleston Wellness Committee were recognized recently for their initiatives that lead to NHCC earning the 2017 Blue-H, Navy Surgeon General’s Health Promotion and Wellness Award, Gold Star.

Military and family members can vote absentee from anywhere
June 12, 2018 — No matter where they are at the time, even if only recently deployed or overseas, service members and their families want their vote to count when election time rolls around. If a member of the military hasn’t established residency in their new location, but is still a registered voter at their previous posting, or if they are deployed and won’t be able to make it to the polls at home, an absentee ballot gives every eligible voter the opportunity to participate in the most basic right U.S. citizens have... MORE

The Federal Voting Assistance Program is supported by the Airman and Family Readiness Center at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

New site allows JB Charleston visitor passes to be arranged online
June 12, 2018 — To sponsor a guest or visitor on Joint Base Charleston has always previously required qualified members to physically verify sponsorship authority at the Visitor Control Center. In May, the process was streamlined a bit with the creation of an EIM Site through Air Mobility Command. The 628 Security Forces Pass & Registration/Visitor Control Center will now be able to view, print and prepare visitor passes in advance with personnel assigned to Joint Base Charleston who have a .mil account. The new EIM site will allow authorized customers to request visitor passes online, saving unnecessary phone calls or visits to the Visitor Control Centers on both Air Base and Weapon Station. ... MORE