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Third annual Total Health Fair
January 4, 2011 — It's time for a new year and a healthier you. Charleston's premier healthcare providers and wellness based businesses have joined forces to create the 3rd Annual Total Health Fair, a health and wellness expo for the Charleston area Jan. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Jan. 16 from noon to 4 p.m., at the Omar Shrine Convention Center in Mt. Pleasant... MORE

General Order prohibits use of intoxicating substances
January 4, 2011 — Gen. Raymond Johns, Jr., Air Mobility Command commander has signed a new general order regarding the use of intoxicating substances. According to the new order, AMC military members are not allowed to: a. Possess, distribute, inhale, smoke, chew, consume or otherwise ingest any type of Salvia Divinorum, Salvinorin A, or any botanical incense or... MORE

IB Express Hazmart now open
December 23, 2010 — Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station has adopted a new Hazardous Material Management Program as a one-stop shop. The new program, IB Express Hazmart, provides the installation with a standard way to manage HAZMAT procurement and to comply with Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health requirements. IB Express Hazmart is a means of authorizing... MORE

Spouses' Club executes Operation Cookie Drop
December 8, 2010 — MORE

Joan Tufts, right, and Jane Holba place cookies in bags during the annual Team Charleston Spouses' Club Cookie Drop at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base, S.C., Dec. 8, 2010. This year, the TCSC put together more than 500 bags and boxes of holiday cookies for service members living in the base dormitories, eating at the dining facility and who are deployed. Mrs Tufts is wife of Maj. Adam Tufts with the 14th Airlift Squadron, and Mrs. Holba is the wife of Col. Robert Holba who is the 437th Operations Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

Making a lasting impression
December 8, 2010 — MORE

William Goodwin rides piggy-back with his "buddy" Senior Airman Corey Moats at the base fire department during a school tour Dec. 2, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base, S.C. William and fellow classmates from Memminger Elementary School paired-up with students enrolled at the base's Airman Leadership School during the tour of the base. For the children, the event provided a chance to learn about military life and history. For the Airmen, it was an opportunity to mentor and give back to the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

315 AW stands up Force Support Squadron
December 7, 2010 — The 315th Services Flight and the 315th Mission Support Squadron merged Dec. 5, creating the new 315th Force Support Squadron.Lt. Col. Maureen Robinson officially took command of the 315 FSS in a ceremony officiated by Lt. Col. Andrew Leone, 315th Mission Support Group commander.According to Colonel Leone, the units combined as part of the ongoing... MORE

Lieutenant Colonel Maureen Robinson assumes command of the 315th Force Support Squadron from Lt. Col. Andrew Leone, 315th Mission Support Group commander on 5 Dec.

315 AW showcases Reserve to Air Force Reserve Chief
December 7, 2010 — Members of the 315th Airlift Wing here hosted the Chief of Air Force Reserve, Dec. 4.Joining him on his official visit was the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Installations and Mission Support and the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner, chief of AFRC, Lt. Gen. Loren Reno and Secretary... MORE

Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner, Chief of Air Force Reserve, receives a brief by a member of the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., during his official visit here Dec. 4, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Robert Pilch)

Family campgrounds at JB CHS-Air Base receives a Christmas miracle
December 7, 2010 — The Outdoor Recreation Center at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base recently began a million-dollar renovation of the family campground here. Renovations began Dec. 1 and are scheduled to be completed by July 2011."We have been planning for these renovations for more than ten years," said Merrill Troxell, director of the ORC. "So this is kind of like... MORE

Even in 30-degree weather, the renovation of the OUtdoor Recreation Center family campground continued Dec. 7, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Renovations include adding 22 new camp sites as well as other needed improvements. Work on the campground began Dec. 1 and is scheduled to be completed by July 2011.

Ecology takes root on Weapons Station for Arbor Day tree planting
December 6, 2010 — Joint Base Charleston personnel marked Arbor Day in South Carolina by planting a Southern magnolia tree at Marrington Elementary School in Goose Creek. In addition to a crowd of excited children, the ceremony was attended by JB Deputy Commander, Capt. Ralph Ward, Berkeley County Deputy Superintendent, Archie Franchini, school principle Barbara... MORE

Students from Marrington Elementary School cover tree roots with Navy Capt. Ralph Ward during an Arbor Day event at their school Dec. 3, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C. The base officially became a member of the Tree City USA foundation after fulfilling the last of many requirements, earning them the membership in Tree City USA. In previous years, Charleston Air Force Base and Naval Weapon Station Charleston had been members of Tree City USA, but are now officially members as a joint base. Captain Ward is the JB CHS deputy commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

ASF stands up as first line of defense on JB CHS
December 1, 2010 — Geared up and ready for action, Sailors of the Auxiliary Security Force at Joint Base Charleston will work alongside Security Forces, providing aid in force protection. These specially trained service members will be manning posts around the base as well as conducting vehicle inspections. Members of ASF have gone through extensive training,... MORE

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Nick Green, left, checks Auxiliary Security Force member Ship?s Serviceman 2nd Class James Ebron?s gear, ensuring all equipment is accounted for prior to standing post on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C., Nov. 29, 2010. U.S. Navy ASF members have been activated in order to provide assistance in force protection of Joint Base Charleston by manning entry control points and conducting vehicle inspections. MA2 Green works at the Security Department as the ASF coordinator at Naval Support Activity on JB CHS-WS. SH2 Ebron works at the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters at NSA on JB CHS-WS. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer R. Hudson)