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NNPTC graduates Class 1103
August 16, 2011 — The Naval Nuclear Power Training Command held a graduation ceremony Aug. 12, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. Captain Thomas Bailey, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commanding officer, addressed the graduating students of Class 1103 and their guests during the ceremony. "Not only have our students gained a great deal of technical... MORE

Watch out for motorcycles, scooters and mopeds
August 16, 2011 — There are more than four million motorcycles registered in the United States. The popularity of motorcycles is attributed to their low initial cost, use as pleasure vehicles and for some models, fuel efficiency. Motorcycle fatalities represent approximately five percent of all highway fatalities each year, yet motorcycles represent just two percent... MORE

Child and Adult Care Food Program announcement
August 16, 2011 — The Joint Base Charleston Child Development Center announces the sponsorship of the United States Department of Agriculture funded Child and Adult Care Food Program. The same meals will be available at no separate charge to children enrolled in each of our sponsored child care homes, child development centers and youth programs and will be provided... MORE

POW/MIA vigil scheduled
August 16, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston's annual Prisoner of War/Missing in Action 24-hour vigil run will begin Sept. 15 at 3:30 p.m. in the commissary parking lot. This event is open to all military, civilian and dependent personnel.This year's goal is to have 24 teams participating with a minimum of four people per team. Each team will be responsible for the... MORE

Vehicle Maintenance Shop
August 10, 2011 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Matthew Fincher chooses the appropriate size socket Aug. 9 at the vehicle maintenance shop at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Fincher is in training at the shop and is learning to remove the bolts from a wheel hub. Fincher is from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

It’s not too late to prepare for hurricane season
August 10, 2011 — Even though we are almost halfway through hurricane season, we are entering the peak months, August through October, when hurricanes threaten South Carolina. If you haven't already done so, it is still not too late to prepare yourself and your family for a hurricane. The good thing about hurricanes is that they move slowly and provide a few days... MORE

Diamond Sharp
August 10, 2011 — MORE

Col. Richard McComb (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Jackson recognize Airmen 1st Class Krista Kerry, A1C Gabriel Lazurka and A1C Michael Ang as Diamond Sharp award winners during a ceremony at the Charleston Club Aug. 9. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airmen chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance. McComb is the Joint Base Charleston commander, Jackson is the 628th Communications Squadron superintendent, Kerry is from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Lazurka is from the 628th Comptroller Squadron and Ang is from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron. Also receiving the Diamond Sharp award but not pictured was Senior Airman Johnny Scott from the 628th Contracting Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Make plans now for the JB CHS annual military ball
August 10, 2011 — The Joint Base Charleston Annual Military Ball will be held Sept. 24 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in North Charleston from 6 to 10 p.m. Attire for the evening is mess dress or semi-formal for military and jacket and tie or evening dress for civilians. Childcare will be provided by the First 6 organization and must be scheduled... MORE

All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety
August 9, 2011 — All-Terrain Vehicles provide are a past time many people enjoy. However, they also present their own risks. The ATV Safety Institute promotes the following rules when operating an ATV: Always wear a Department of Transportation compliant helmet and goggles, long sleeves, long pants and over-the-ankle boots and gloves. Never ride on paved... MORE

Navy Region Southeast to hold change of command ceremony
August 9, 2011 — Capt. John "Jack" Scorby Jr. will relieve Rear Adm. Townsend "Tim" Alexander as Commander, Navy Region Southeast, during a routine change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 18.The ceremony will mark an end to Alexander's leadership of the command that supports and guides 17 installations throughout the Southeastern... MORE