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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...

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...

Bicycle safety – watch out because they might not
July 18, 2011 — According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, each year more than 500,000 people in the United States are treated in emergency departments and more than 700 people die as a result of bicycle-related injuries. Although automobiles should always be on the lookout for bicyclists, it is important for bicyclists to remember the following...

Sign up for Ready, Set, Go to Kindergarten!
July 18, 2011 — Ready, Set, Go to Kindergarten is a workshop for parents of children scheduled to enter kindergarten during the 2011-12 school year. The workshop is scheduled for Aug. 15 at the Child Development Center on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This free information session is designed to help parents prepare for their child's...

Col. McComb assumes command of Joint Base Charleston
July 14, 2011 — Col. Richard McComb took command of the 628th Air Base Wing and Joint Base Charleston during a change of command ceremony July 14 at JB CHS - Air Base. McComb was previously the Chief, Security Forces Division, Directorate of Installations and Mission Support, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott AFB, Il. McComb officially assumed command from...

Exchange completes renovation
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Feds Feed Families collecting donations on JB CHS
July 13, 2011 — Food donations are being collected for the nationwide "Feds Feed Families" food drive campaign on Joint Base Charleston through the end of August. In its third annual campaign, Feds Feed Families is an opportunity for federal employees to donate food to those less fortunate. The drive was originally initiated by the Office of Personnel Management,...

Dorm Airmen compete in warrior challenge
July 13, 2011 — More than 50 Airmen living in the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base dormitories participated in the first Dorm Excellence Warrior Ethos challenge here July 12. Residents from six dormitories competed for points based on fitness, dormitory inspections, community involvement and camaraderie. "This Dorm Excellence Warrior Ethos challenge was created...

Boating safety
July 13, 2011 — Boats are a fun resource for both transportation and recreation but they can be dangerous if basic safety guidelines are not followed.- Every boat outing should start with a basic assessment of the boat's condition, especially checking for loose objects or exposed, sharp edges. This is especially important because footing can be unsteady while on...

Challenge your family to fun times
July 13, 2011 — There is still plenty of summer time left for Air Force families to participate in the Air Mobility Command FitFamily contest which began in May and runs through August, 2011. To participate, families log onto the FitFamily website to enroll and then earn points for their weekly fitness activities by logging their outings in the online GoalTracker...