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NNPTC prepares for upcoming Day of Caring
July 13, 2011 — The Charleston, S.C., Trident United Way Day of Caring is scheduled for Sept. 9 and Sailors at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station are preparing to make this year's event the most successful one ever. "Last year, NNPTC provided 2,300 volunteers who provided 10,000 hours of service for 50 different...

AMC, mobility air force teams gearing up for Air Mobility Rodeo 2011
July 13, 2011 — The 2011 edition of Air Mobility Rodeo, sponsored by the Air Mobility Command, is set to take place July 24 to 29 at McChord Field on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., and the team from Joint Base Charleston is prepped and eager for the competition to begin.Rodeo is a readiness competition that "focuses on improving our worldwide air mobility...

Weapons Station housing residents urged to recycle old phones
July 13, 2011 — Family housing residents on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station already participate in reducing waste in landfills by recycling paper, cardboard, plastic, glass bottles and containers. Now they can take a step toward eliminating another item cluttering their drawers: cell phones.Once thought of as non-recyclable, cell phones can now be...

Balfour Beatty Communities ready to kick-off 2011 housing survey
July 13, 2011 — In a few weeks, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station family housing residents will receive the CEL Resident Satisfaction Housing Survey. The annual survey is part of Balfour Beatty Communities' performance assessment program. "The survey allows us to see where we are succeeding and where there is room for improvement," said Patti Stanley,...

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Asbestos awareness
July 8, 2011 — Asbestos is the name of a group of naturally occurring minerals characterized by a fibrous structure. Asbestos is strong, flexible and resistant to damage by heat and chemicals, making it extremely useful as an insulating material, a fire retardant and a reinforcing agent.Asbestos fibers are, however, a serious health hazard when inhaled or...

USNORTHCOM announces travel restrictions to Mexico
July 8, 2011 — The USNORTHCOM commander has added three Mexican states to the list of travel-restricted areas and confirmed the validity of the travel advisory to Acapulco.No states were taken off the list and additional requirements for Air Force personnel traveling on leave are still in effect."Mexico is a dangerous place to travel," said Paul Zabbo, Air...

The Inns of Charleston looks forward to new construction
July 6, 2011 — Due to the amount of official travelers to Joint Base Charleston, the Inns of Charleston has received approval for construction of a new Visiting Quarters facility, including a new guest reception and administration area.The 266-room lodging complex which will be in addition to the existing inventory of lodging rooms on JB CHS. After completion,...

Summer reading for early readers
July 5, 2011 — During your children's school vacation, it is important for him or her to spend time reading and writing on a regular basis - whether they are beginning or a fluent reader. Luckily, summer's more flexible schedule and wide array of activities lend themselves to literacy opportunities. Try some of these suggestions for making your school-aged...

Park University announces Spring 2011 Dean's List students
July 5, 2011 — By , Park University recently announced the students named to the Spring 2011 Dean's List. Students from the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Campus Center are: Jason AdamsDale BaileyJames HarperTheresa HarrisJeffrey LitzJames ProuseRoger RandolphCourtney ReevesShawn WeismillerLyle WittenTo qualify for the Dean's List, students must be...