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Volunteers unveil new headquarters foyer at ribbon cutting
October 20, 2010 — MORE

Airmen and civilians gather for a picture during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of the Air Base headquarters foyer renovation project Oct. 18, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base, S.C. Fifteen volunteers spent hundreds of man hours constructing a replica of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge to lay over a 12-foot by eight-foot photo that had been mounted on the wall. To finish the project, 1st Lt. Kipp Williams ordered a scale model of a C-17 Globemaster III to be hung in front of the bridge making it a three-dimensional display. The project took more than nine months to complete from start to finish. The volunteers in the photo from left to right are Airman 1st Class Ronald Williams, Staff Sgt. Nathan Hargett, Senior Airman Julio Rodriguez, Airman 1st Class James Moreland, Tech. Sgt. Raemon Kimbrell, Airman 1st Class Justin Marcum, Senior Airman Shawn Milligan, Tech. Sgt.Tim Thornton, Tech. Sgt. Randall Pearce, Tech. Sgt. Nick Rykal, Senior Master Sgt. Guy Toney, Randall Gillum, Master Sgt. Larry Madison and James Bowman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Last call for Military Ball
October 20, 2010 — It still isn't too late to get your tickets to the Joint Base Charleston Military Ball. In fact, tickets will be on sale through the end of the day Oct. 22.This year's ball is being held at the North Charleston Convention Center, Saturday, Oct. 23, with cocktails beginning at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. The ceremony for this year's celebration will... MORE

Give your immune system the edge during flu season
October 19, 2010 — With peak season for influenza just around the corner, local vaccinations have begun. In an effort to keep Team Charleston on task and healthy, medical clinics on Joint Base Charleston have started administering the vaccine - both in mist and shot form.Influenza - better known as the flu - is an invisible enemy that strikes without warning, taking... MORE

The Center for Disease Control recommends an annual vaccination as the most important step in protecting against the flu. On Joint Base Charleston, vaccination for active-duty and Reserve members is mandatory and must be administered at the 628th Medical Group Clinic or Naval Health Clinic Charleston. Additionally, all dependent and retiree TRICARE beneficiaries may receive the vaccine in the local community at TRICARE-approved pharmacy locations. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

TRICARE promotes mail-order pharmacy option
October 19, 2010 — As TRICARE officials explore ways to control costs while continuing to provide the best health care possible, they're encouraging beneficiaries, especially those taking long-term medications, to get their prescriptions delivered to their doorsteps. Navy Rear Adm. Christine S. Hunter, deputy director for the TRICARE Management Activity, cited... MORE

Youth Programs reaps benefits from command-sponsored training
October 13, 2010 — Thirty-one youth coordinators from across all Air Mobility Command bases were part of a week-long Boys and Girls Clubs of America advanced leadership training recently at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.The training, sponsored by Headquarters AMC, was led by Ed Brown, director of military outreach for BGCA. The purpose was simple - to move youth programs... MORE

Aircraft Maintenance Squadron soars high with quality
October 13, 2010 — Under dark skies the fall weather nips at bare noses with a chilling 55 degrees, and while most people are snuggled warmly in a deep sleep, it becomes hustle-hustle mode for the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.Even as most service members at Joint Base Charleston finish up their work day, this team continues to stand post under a blistering hot... MORE

Airman 1st Class Cody Shokoui directs a Charleston C-17 aircraft, tail number 21099, at the start of the day, as his team gears up to perform inspections and maintenance that may be needed on the plane, Tuesday, Oct. 5. Airman Shokoui is attached to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron onboard Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Military Ball tickets going fast
October 13, 2010 — If you've never been to a military ball, then Saturday, Oct. 23 is a night you want to mark on your calendar. That evening, Charleston will see its first ever, joint service military ball in the Charleston area.On bases around the world, each branch of the military usually holds an evening of ceremony, fine dining and dancing to honor the birthday... MORE

Making a list, checking it twice
October 13, 2010 — MORE

Army Staff Sgt. Pernell Anderson conducts an overall spot inspection and verifies equipment serial numbers Oct. 12, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C., for the Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected All-Terrain Vehicles that are prepositioned for loading on a ship. Staff Sergeant Anderson is attached to 841st Transportation Battalion located on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer R. Hudson)

628 LRS provides base shuttle for trial period
October 6, 2010 — The 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron began operating an installation shuttle Oct. 4 to move personnel between Joint Base Charleston - Air Base and Weapons Station. Currently the shuttle service is operating a 15 passenger van for a 30-day trial run to measure the actual need of added transportation between the bases.The shuttle will complete... MORE

The 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron is operating a 15 passenger van to provide a shuttle service for a 30-day trial run to measure the actual need of added transportation between Joint Base Charleston-Air Base and Weapons Station. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Air Force, Navy officials commemorate, celebrate JB CHS inauguration
October 6, 2010 — Two historic Lowcountry military installations merged and were officially inaugurated as the Department of Defense military installation Joint Base Charleston, Oct. 1.The inauguration of the joint base marks its full operational capability and is the final step in the stand-up of JB CHS. The two bases achieved Initial Operating Capability Jan. 31,... MORE

Navy Rear Adm. Tim Alexander talks about the history of Naval Weapons Station Charleston at the Joint Base Charleston inaugural ceremony Oct. 1, 2010, on the JB CHS-Weapons Station in South Carolina. Other guest speakers and distinguished guests included 18th Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Robert Allardice, 628th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Martha Meeker, 628 ABW Deputy Commander Navy Capt. Ralph Ward, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham and South Carolina Congressman Henry Brown. Admiral Alexander is the Naval Region Southeast Commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)