JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
Joint Base Charleston will officially become something new and completely different than it has ever been before Oct. 1 - a fully operational joint base. The day will mark the successful combination of two different entities into one military team.
Since joint base preparations began, countless hours of hard work have gone into making the concept a reality and many more are in store, but Oct. 1 will be a day of fun for Joint Base Charleston.
The week leading up to Oct. 1 is planned to be filled with sports competitions, such as volleyball, basketball, bowling and a golf tournament Sept. 17. So, be on the lookout for sign-ups.
Finally, the base is scheduled to host a Team Relay Challenge the morning of Oct. 1, followed by an afternoon celebration and ceremony. Units are encouraged to pick the three best runners, single best biker and two best swimmers to compete in this first-ever Commander's Cup Challenge.
Afterward, bring family, friends, loved ones and neighbors to Marrington Plantation on the Naval Weapons Station for an afternoon of entertainment, food and fellowship. Opening remarks and the presentation of the Commander's Cup will begin at 11 a.m. with festivities immediately following.
So, mark the calendar, and keep an eye out for more information in the next few weeks, because on Oct. 1, Joint Base Charleston will be going joint base with style.
Schedule of Events:
Sept. 17: Golf Tournament
Sept. 27 - 30: Sports Tournaments
· Volleyball
· Basketball
· Bowling
Oct. 1: Team Relay Challenge
· 3 x 5K run, starting at Sports and Fitness Center, 7:30 a.m.
· 15 mile bike ride, starting at River's Avenue gate, 9 a.m.
· 2 x 200 meter swim, at Naval Weapons Station pool, 9:30 a.m.
Oct. 1: Open house at Marrington Plantation, Naval Weapons Station
· Greetings and introductions: 11 - 11:30 a.m.
· Presentation of Commander's Cup: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
· Food, entertainment, fun: 12:30 - 3 p.m.