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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...

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,...

Prepare for new traffic pattern: Dorchester gate closing Dec. 7
December 1, 2010 — The Dorchester Road main gate is scheduled to close after the morning rush hour Dec. 7 at approximately 10 a.m. to replace the existing vehicle barrier system. The project is expected to last 60 days.All Dorchester-side ID/Pass Holder traffic will enter through the Commissary gate after the closure. Non-ID/Pass Holder traffic will continue to use...

Airman wins 6-day Football Frenzy to see Cowboys vs. Eagles
November 30, 2010 —

14 AS commander awarded Bronze Star
November 30, 2010 —

November brings advancement notices: Bravo Zulu!
November 30, 2010 — The following Sailors were frocked or advanced to their new paygrade after the results of the September Navy-wide advancement exams were released last week. Frocking allows Sailors to assume the title and increased responsibilities of their new rank, but in many cases, they aren't actually paid for their promotion until they are actually advanced...

USAFA LEAD program offers a path to commissioning
November 30, 2010 — The United States Air Force Academy is looking for interested Airmen to come out for an all expenses paid tour of the USAFA. Airmen will get to experience cadet life through attending classes, eating at Mitchell Hall, attending a sporting event and living the "dorm life." The LEAD Program is an on-going effort to give the best and brightest Airmen...

NNPTC galley receives green energy upgrade
November 18, 2010 — Naval Nuclear Power Training Command on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station recently received a green energy upgrade which will produce nearly 65 percent of the energy needed for domestic water heating at its galley.Jeff Jones, JB CHS-WS energy manger, said the driving force behind the upgrade is Executive Order 13423, Strengthening Federal...

Charlie on the move
November 17, 2010 —

Joint Base Charleston stands up combined legal assistance department
November 16, 2010 — In the spirit of joint basing and in an effort to streamline and maximize services for all, Naval Legal Service Office Southeast has been combined with the U.S. Air Force to form a new legal assistance office that will better serve the greater Joint Base Charleston community. As a result, the NLSO SE Branch Office at the Weapons Station has been...