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JB CHS hosts California Superbike school
July 5, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston is hosting six California Superbike School courses between now and the end of August. The classes will be held at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center range located at JB CHS - Weapons Station, July 16 and 17 and August 6, 7, 20 and 21. The classes are open to all active duty, Reservists and retirees.The classes provide...

Gen. Johns visits Joint Base Charleston
July 5, 2011 —

What makes a mishap?
July 5, 2011 — Have you ever heard someone say that avoiding mishaps is just using common sense? How about accidents happen, nothing is 100 percent safe? And I'm sure you've heard of Darwin's Theory equating injuries and mishaps to weeding out the weak ones and survival of the fittest.Personally, I call these misconceptions.As an occupational health and safety...

17 AS returns from 120-day deployment
July 5, 2011 — Numerous friends and family members gathered at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base July 1 to welcome home more than 120 Airmen from the 17th Airlift Squadron returning from overseas. The 17 AS completed a 120-day deployment in the Middle East, where they provided ongoing airlift downrange to support combat operations. While deployed, the Airmen of the...

Diamond Sharp
July 5, 2011 —

Freedom Fest, July 4th fun
July 5, 2011 —

Fireworks safety
June 28, 2011 — The Fourth of July is always a fun time to gather with family and friends to acknowledge the nation's birthday and fireworks are a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday, but they must be used carefully. The National Council on Fireworks Safety urges consumers to be smart before, during and after consumer fireworks displays. Before:- Choose an open...

Free concert in the park features Air Force Blue Aces
June 28, 2011 — The U.S. Air Force Blue Aces, along with the Charleston Community Band, will be performing a free concert at Smythe Park on Daniel Island July 3 as part of a "Salute to our Heroes" celebration. The concert is free and open to the general public. The festivities begin at 6 p.m.The Blue Aces are a component of the United States Air Force Heritage of...

JB CHS Airmen participate in world-renowned air show
June 28, 2011 — Airmen from Joint Base Charleston returned June 28 after representing their airlift wing and the U.S. Air Force during the world-renowned Paris Air Show held June 20 - 26. The crew of 12 Airmen from both the 437th Operations and Maintenance Groups were selected several months ago by their commanders to attend this year's air show held at the Le...

Getting in shape for AMC Rodeo
June 27, 2011 —