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FSS changes command
June 22, 2011 — MORE

Lt. Col. Danny Davis accepts the 628th Force Support Squadron guidon from Col. Benjamin Wham at the 628 FSS Change of Command June 21 at Joint Base Charleston. Colonel Davis is the new 628 FSS Commander and Colonel Wham is the 628th Mission Support Group Commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

South Carolina Highway Patrol Lance Corporal Bob Beres demonstrates the roll-over crash simulator during a traffic safety event at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station June 15. The simulator, which uses crash dummies, demonstrates how individuals not wearing seat belts can be thrown from a vehicle during a roll-over crash at only 12 to 15 mph. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

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... MORE

AMC Vice Commander visits JB CHS
June 21, 2011 — MORE

Lt. Gen. Vern "Rusty" Findley, center, speaks with Joint Base Charleston Airmen at the Gaylor Dining Facility during his visit to JB-CHS June 17. General Findley is the Air Mobility Command vice commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

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... MORE

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... MORE

Lt. Col. Dawson assumes command of 841st Transportation Battalion
June 17, 2011 — MORE

Army Lt. Col. Robert Dawson (right) receives the 841st Transportation Battalion guidon from Col. Jeffrey Helmick during the 841st Transportation Battalion change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston June 16. Colonel Dawson assumed the command from outgoing commander Col. Ines White. The passing of the unit colors represents continuity by symbolizing the orderly transition of a command from one officer to another. Colonel Helmick is the 597th Transportation Brigade commander. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

2011 Navy financial health poll results
June 17, 2011 — Naval Operations staff sponsored the 2011 Financial Health Quick Poll to reassess possible financial stressors for Navy personnel due to the recent economic downturn and compare 2011 results with those from the May 2008 and January 2009 Financial Health Quick Polls. Similar to previous polls, the main areas of focus were financial condition,... MORE