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628 SFS welcomes new commander
June 22, 2011 — Lt. Col. Frances Dorish assumed command of the 628th Security Forces Squadron from Lt. Col. Christopher Callis during a routine change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base June 22. Colonel Dorish was previously the Chief, Integrated Defense Branch at Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.Colonel Callis' new assignment...

Maj. White assumes command of 437 AMXS
June 22, 2011 — Maj. Ryan White assumed command of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Lt. Col. Jonathan Downing during a routine change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base June 21. Major White was previously assigned to the Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Major White was also previously assigned to the...

FSS changes command
June 22, 2011 —

Swimming safety
June 22, 2011 — Nearly every year, the military ranks suffer losses due to drowning. Mishap locations vary from rivers and lakes to oceans and pools; some of the drowning victims are sober while others are impaired by alcohol. The bottom line is that tragic accidents happen quickly and the most common reason for water mishaps is a lack of water safety knowledge. A...

Road repairs in progress
June 22, 2011 — Road repair and paving on Davis Drive on Joint Base Charleston Air Base began 22 June and extends from Stewart Avenue to Graves Avenue. The first phase of the five-phase project will run from June 22 to July 15 and affects Stewart Avenue through Sloan Avenue. The dates are subject to change due to weather and unforeseen issues. One lane of traffic...

628th Safety Office focuses on traffic safety
June 21, 2011 — Sailors and civilians were able to learn about the harsh realities and dangers of driving while impaired or without their seatbelts fastened through an interactive and educational traffic safety event hosted by the 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office at the Naval Exchange, June 15. The simulators were also available at the JB CHS - Air Base Exchange...

Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston holds ribbon cutting ceremony
June 21, 2011 — The Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station held a ribbon cutting ceremony June 21, unveiling a newly completed housing unit, enclosed weight room and maintenance building as part of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure expansion.The new 24,000 square foot housing unit expands the Brig's capacity by...

AMC Vice Commander visits JB CHS
June 21, 2011 —

NAVCONBRIG receives Dept. of Labor approval
June 20, 2011 — The Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston, in partnership with Carolina Canines for Service, announced the approval of the service dog training program as a United States Department of Labor Apprentice Program for Service Dog Technicians June 16. The successful approval of the Apprenticeship Program for Service Dog Technicians provides a level of...

Executive Director Miller honored with two major awards
June 20, 2011 — SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic Executive Director Christopher Miller was recently honored with two prestigious awards.Mr. Miller was selected as a 2010 Meritorious Executive in the Presidential Rank Award Program. Each year, the president recognizes and celebrates a small group of career senior executives and senior career employees with the...