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/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

The official party of the Joint Base Charleston inaugural ceremony is joined by two of JB CHS's most junior service members during the unveiling of a retired Navy ship's bell that was presented in honor of the full operational capability of JB CHS Oct. 1, 2010. From the Navy?s earliest days, bells have been used for signaling, keeping time and sounding alarms. Their functional and traditional ceremonial uses have made them a symbol of considerable significance to the United States Navy. The bell presented originally served aboard the USS Moosbrugger, a Spruance Class destroyer homeported in Charleston between 1978 and 1995. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Allardice speaks about the future of joint basing Oct. 1, 2010, at the Joint Base Charleston inaugural ceremony on the JB CHS-Weapons Station in South Carolina. Other guest speakers and distinguished guests included Naval Region Southeast Commander Rear Adm. Tim Alexander, 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. General Allardice is the commander of the 18th Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

South Carolina Congressman Henry E. Brown Jr., gives opening remarks during the Joint Base Charleston inaugural ceremony Oct. 1, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C. Congressman Brown spoke of the important economic role that JB CHS has in the region, citing millions of dollars which fuel the local economy and create millions of jobs for citizens in the region working in support of America's warfighters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

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)

Attendees gather around buffet tables for lunch at the Joint Base Charleston inaugural open house at the Red Bank Club on JB CHS-Weapons Station, S.C., Oct. 1, 2010. The event was declared an alternate duty location for members of the 628th Air Base Wing, as members from around JB CHS gathered to celebrate the occasion. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Live musical entertainment was provided at the Joint Base Charleston open house at the Red Bank Club on JB CHS-Weapons Station, S.C., Oct. 1, 2010. Guests enjoyed sounds from the U.S. Air Force Blue Aces with special guests from the U.S. Navy Fleet Forces band, as well as a local reggae band during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fazel Munshi, far right, and his military working dog, Arton, stand by as U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Craig Martin plays the role of an uncooperative suspect during a demonstration at the Joint Base Charleston inaugural open house at the Red Bank Club on JB CHS-Weapons Station, S.C., Oct. 1, 2010. The event was open to all members of JB CHS and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)