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Glover assumes command of Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic
July 27, 2011 — Cmdr. Mark Glover assumed command of the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic at a routine change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station July 28. He relieved Capt. Bruce Urbon who will be reporting to Program Executive Office at Enterprise Information Systems in Washington, D.C. Glover, who has been selected for... MORE

Capt. Mark Glover
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic commanding officer

NWCA ready and able to lend a helping hand
July 26, 2011 — Donations of gently used uniforms, clothing, books, toys and household items can be found at the Castaways Thrift Shop on Fletcher Street at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. The shop is operated by the volunteers of the Navy Wives Clubs of America.The NWCA is the country's only national federation of sea service spouses and extends relief... MORE

The Charleston branch of the Navy Wives Clubs of America operates the Castaway Thrift Shop on Fletcher Street at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. The thrift shop is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for patrons to show while donations are always accepted in the large, white donation box located at the front of the building. The NWCA uses their proceeds to extend relief assistance to service members and their families in need. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

"Thank you Heroes Night" with the Charleston Battery
July 26, 2011 — The Charleston Battery professional soccer team is sponsoring a "Thank you Heroes Night" July 30 and Aug. 12 at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island. Tickets are free to all active-duty military, Reservists, retirees, dependents and Department of Defense employees. Tickets are available for pick up at the 628th and 315th Public Affairs offices and... MORE

Team Charleston departs for Rodeo on a black letter aircraft
July 25, 2011 — When competing against the best, you want the best crew and the best equipment possible. As Team Charleston's Rodeo 2011 team gathered for a short departure ceremony in Nose Dock One at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, June 22, a C-17 Globemaster III sat on the flight line, waiting to fly the team to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., for the start... MORE

Airmen from the 437th Maintenance Group proudly display their "black letter initial" discrepency report July 22, shortly before the C-17 they worked on departed for Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wa., for the Air Mobility Command Rodeo 2011. U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Nicole)

Mowing safety
July 25, 2011 — Mowing the yard is a peaceful task for some and a necessary evil for others. Although infrequent, lawn mowing injuries are normally severe when they do occur. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are an average 70,000 lawn mower injuries treated at emergency rooms each year. Herb Willcutt, professor and agricultural... MORE

Team Charleston's Rodeo Team is ready to compete in Rodeo 2011
July 21, 2011 — More than 30 Airmen from the 437th Airlift Wing and 628th Air Base Wing departed today for Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., to participate in Rodeo 2011, Air Mobility Command's premier mobility competition. They left amid cheers following a send-off ceremony attended by co-workers, family members and local community leaders.Rodeo 2011 is scheduled... MORE

More than 30 Airmen from the 437th Airlift Wing and 628th Air Base wing
departed July 22 for Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., to participate in
Rodeo 2011. Charleston's Rodeo Team members have been preparing for this
competition for several months and will compete alongside more than 150
teams and 3,000 people from the Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air
National Guard, as well as 35 allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff
Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

Scholarship awarded to local teen
July 20, 2011 — MORE

Cmdr. Charles Phillip and Larry Jackson present Bobby O’Brien with a plaque for being one of the winners of the Scholarships for Military Children July 20 at the Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station commissary. The scholarship, provided by the Defense Commissary Agency, Fisher House Foundation and S & K Sales is awarded on the basis of meritorious achievement in academic studies, citizenship, school and community activities, leadership and a 500 word essay. The Scholarships for Military Children program provides needed educational opportunities to the children of military families. Phillip is the 628th Mission Support Group executive officer. Jackson is from S & K sales. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

Circuit training prepares Airmen for ORI
July 20, 2011 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Leah Farias practices inserting a nasopharyngeal tube during the Self Aid Buddy Care portion of the circuit training July 19 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron hosts the circuit training which includes Self Aid Buddy Care, small arms training and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives training. The circuit training is designed to prepare Airmen for the upcoming Operational Readiness Exercise.Farias is a loadmaster assigned to the 17th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Charleston Airmen advance
July 20, 2011 — Congratulations to the following Airmen who have been selected for promotion in August.To Airman: 437th Maintenance Squadron: Timothy McCormick, John Snyder 437th Operations Group: Ian Glaves437th Operations Support Squadron: Meghan WendelTo Airman 1st Class:437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Devin Lorenzi, Brady Novian, Maxwell St GermainTo... MORE

JB CHS – AB lease signing event
July 18, 2011 — Residents living in Joint Base Charleston - Air Base housing are invited to a lease signing event Aug. 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Charleston Club. No appointment is necessary. Residents will be able to stop by anytime during the day to sign their resident lease for privatized housing and meet their management team. Residents are requested... MORE