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NNPTC takes first Commander's Cup trophy
October 5, 2010 — It was the first of its kind and it was a resounding success. The first ever Joint Base Charleston Commander's Cup was held Sept. 27 through Oct. 1. and 16 military teams from around the Lowcountry took part in the festivities.Marines, Soldiers, Airmen and Sailors represented their respective commands in eight different sporting events and the... MORE

Air Force Col. Martha Meeker presents the Commander's Cup to members of the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command at the Red Bank Club on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C., Oct. 1, 2010. The NNPTC athletes finished the Commander's Cup with the most points in a series of sporting events leading up the inauguration of Joint Base Charleston. The NNPTC won with a final score of 68, a slim lead over the second place team, the 14th Airlift Squadron, with their score of 66. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Air Force, Navy reach full operational capability on Joint Base Charleston Oct. 1
October 1, 2010 — Come hail or high water, there was no stopping this train. Amidst a week of preparation, perspiration and rain, Joint Base Charleston officially achieved its long-awaited full operational capability Oct. 1.At fourth and goal, the final week was a long way from initial operating capability, which began in January 2010 with stand up of the 628th Air... MORE

Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Allardice speaks about the future of joint basing Oct. 1, 2010, at the Joint Base Charleston inaugural ceremony on the JB CHS-Weapons Station in South Carolina. Other guest speakers and distinguished guests included Naval Region Southeast Commander Rear Adm. Tim Alexander, 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. General Allardice is the commander of the 18th Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Air Force, Navy commemorates Joint Base Charleston inauguration
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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/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

AF, Navy athletes lead the way to JB CHS inaugural day
October 1, 2010 — MORE

Air Force Master Sgt. Pete Scheidt takes careful aim as he throws thebowling ball down his lane during a competition for the Commander's Cup at Marrington Lanes on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Sept. 28, 2010. The Commander's Cup competition began Sept. 17 and was open to all Department of Defense employees and Joint Base Charleston members. The team with the most points from all events was then awarded the Commander's Cup during the JB CHS inaugural celebration Oct. 1, 2010. Sergeant Scheidt is a loadmaster with the 14th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Fifty-three Airmen to receive October promotions
September 29, 2010 — Joint Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following 53 Airmen on their October promotions:To Airman:437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Devin Lorenzi, Brady Novian and Maxwell St. GermainTo Airman 1st Class:628th Communications Squadron: Cody Edwards437 AMXS: Mark Ciccotto437th Maintenance Squadron: Timothy HetheringtonTo Senior... MORE

Navy uniform guidance shift to winter uniform
September 29, 2010 — A uniform instruction was recently released as a change from the Commander, Navy Region Southeast. The instruction detailed a shift to winter uniform of the day for all stations and ships present within the COMNAVREG SE's area of responsibility, which will take effect as follows:In the states of Georgia and South Carolina beginning Nov. 1 and for... MORE

Voting Assistance Program launches online tools for absentee voters
September 29, 2010 — With all U.S. House of Representatives and some U.S. Senate seats at stake during the mid-term elections Nov. 2, the department's Federal Voting Assistance Program has launched a new set of tools to quickly and easily connect voters with their state election processes.These new tools are presented at critical time for military voters. The... MORE

History in hand
September 28, 2010 — MORE

Electrician's Mate 3rd Class John Asija from Monroe, Conn., polishes an antique Engine Order Telegraph, or EOT, Sept. 27, 2010, that will be presented to the 628th Air Base Wing upon completion of standing up Joint Base Charleston. The EOT was used in earlier vessels from the 1800s to the mid-1900s. This device was used to power a vessel at a certain desired speed. The EOT used electronic light and sound signals, so when an order was made, the dial would be put in position and then ring in the engine room for acknowledgment. Electrician's Mate Asija is attached to Department of Transient Personnel, Naval Support Activity Charleston. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer R. Hudson/released)

Duke-bound student named Air Force Services Youth of the Year
September 22, 2010 — MORE

Aepril Smith receives the Air Force Services Youth of the Year award for 2010 from 628th Mission Support Group Commander Col. Ben Wham at the Youth Programs Center Sept. 17, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Youth of the Year program recognizes young people for their contribution to their families, youth programs, schools and communities. Aepril is a high school senior at Wando High School and plans to attend Duke University upon graduation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Air Force network migration is on the way to Charleston
September 21, 2010 — To the vast majority of users, a computer on the desk and the ability to log on to a network are taken for granted. While a lot goes on behind the scenes to ensure e-mails get delivered to the right place, the part users don't see is the daily battle against viruses and malicious attempts to disrupt or access Air Force networks.Over the years,... MORE