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Increased measures to prevent aircraft mishaps
October 4, 2016 — Joint Base Charleston officials authorized an escalation in the base’s ongoing efforts to prevent aircraft bird strikes in the vicinity of the air base. Due to an expected large migratory increase in the number of geese inhabiting areas surrounding the airfield and their growing immunity to other bird-removal tactics, officials approved the... MORE

Department of Homeland Security recognizes NAVCONBRIG employee's contributions
October 4, 2016 — Department of Homeland Security representatives Scott Peek and Mark Boswell present a silver coin to Wes Atkinson, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston sign shop supervisor, recognizing his many contributions to the DHS mission over the past decade Sept. 22, 2016 here. Atkinson trains prisoners in graphic design enabling them to earn Department of... MORE

Department of Homeland Security representatives Scott Peek and Mark Boswell present a silver coin to Wes Atkinson, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston sign shop supervisor, recognizing his many contributions to the DHS mission over the past decade Sept. 22, 2016 here. Atkinson trains prisoners in graphic design enabling them to earn Department of Labor certifications. Atkinson's design skills, project procurement knowledge and student prisoner workforce have saved the DHS over $400,000 in design and labor costs over the past 10 years. Pictured left to right, Scott Peek, Wes Atkinson, Mark Boswell, Navy Cmdr. Brett Pugsley, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston commanding officer.

18 AF/CC visits 437 AW
October 4, 2016 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Sam Cox, 18th Air Force commander, accompanied by his wife, Tammy, arrive at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina Sept. 27, 2016. Cox and his wife were visiting Joint Base Charleston to meet the Airmen of the 437th Airlift Wing and convey to them the importance of the work they do every day. As Air Mobility Command’s sole... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Sam Cox, 18th Air Force commander, accompanied by his wife, Tammy, arrive at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina Sept. 27, 2016. Cox and his wife were visiting Joint Base Charleston to meet the Airmen of the 437th Airlift Wing and convey to them the importance of the work they do every day. As Air Mobility Command’s sole warfighting numbered air force, 18th Air Force is responsible for the command’s worldwide operational mission of providing rapid, global mobility and sustainment for America’s armed forces through airlift, aerial refueling, aeromedical evacuation, and contingency response.

CFC returns to JBC
October 3, 2016 — The 2016 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), kicks off for Team Charleston on Monday, Oct. 3 and continues through Nov. 18.The annual campaign is designed to provide all military members and civilian employees an opportunity to donate to eligible non-profit organizations, providing health and human service benefits throughout the world.“This is an... MORE

Joint Base Charleston remembers fallen heroes
September 29, 2016 — All Saints Chapel here was somber and respectful as “Gold Star” families came together with civilians, Sailors and Airmen to remember fallen troops from the Lowcountry September 22, 2016. Joint Base Charleston is one of many military installations participating in “Bells Across America” ceremonies worldwide honoring local fallen service members... MORE

Angela Cottman, staff member at Joint Base Charleston's Fleet and Family Support Center, addresses the audience at the inaugural "Bells Across America" ceremony at All Saints Chapel on Joint Base Charleston-Naval Weapons Station September 22, 2016. Bells Across America is a ceremony that honors fallen servicemembers and is held each year on military installations around the world in conjunction with Gold Star Mothers and Families' Day.

JB CHS Chapel, Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy sign partnership MOA
September 29, 2016 — Rev. Rob Duey, Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy chaplain (left), Col. Robert Lyman, 628th Airbase Wing commander (center), and Lt. Col. Walter Bean, 628th ABW chaplain sign a Memorandum of Agreement here Sept. 21, 2016. The MOA establishes written guidelines between the Joint Base Chaplain's office and the Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy. This organization... MORE

Rev. Rob Duey, Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy chaplain (left), Col. Robert Lyman, 628th Air Base Wing commander (center), and Lt. Col. Walter Bean, 628th ABW chaplain sign a Memorandum of Agreement here Sept. 21, 2016. The MOA establishes written guidelines between the Joint Base Chaplain's office and the Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy. This organization provides emergency, crisis intervention and counseling services to local EMS, first responders and other local agencies. The Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy will collaborate with the JB Charleston Chaplain’s office as part of the chapel’s P4 initiatives. The program establishes local partnerships and bolsters networking and communications between religious officials across the low country.

Lowcountry Mess welcomes newest Chief Petty Officers
September 29, 2016 — The Red Bank Club ballroom here was at full capacity on September 16, 2016 as fifteen Sailors achieved a significant milestone in their careers: promotion to Navy Chief Petty Officer. The promotion ceremony, also called a “pinning” ceremony, welcomed the Sailors to the Lowcountry Chief’s Mess. Historically, the “Mess” referred to the separate... MORE

Chief Petty Officers stand in formation during a promotion ceremony September 16, 2016. Fifteen Sailors from various units in South Carolina were presented with their new rank in a traditional ceremony at the Red Bank Club on Joint Base Charleston-Naval Weapons Station.

JB Charleston JAG hosts multiservice DOJ conference
September 26, 2016 — John Moran, Assistant Director of Training for the Department of Justice, takes notes during the multiservice DOJ conference here, Sept. 9, 2016. The training was held so judge advocates could help defend active duty, guardsmen, reservists and veterans alike under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and the Uniformed Services Employment and... MORE

John Moran, Assistant Director of Training for the Department of Justice, takes notes during the multiservice DOJ conference here, Sept. 9, 2016. The training was held so judge advocates could help defend active duty, guardsmen, reservists and veterans alike under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployments Rights Act. These laws help protect them from negative treatment from their employers due to their service.

Joint EOD, CCBS training yields explosive results
September 26, 2016 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight hosted a joint training exercise for the Charleston County Bomb Squad here Sept. 21, 2016.Because the skillsets of the two units are different, training together allows them to share their varied expertise. The collaborative training creates familiarity with each other’s tactics... MORE

Detective Carl Makins, a hazardous device technician with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office, examines a powder sample from an exploded ordnance during a training exercise here, Sept. 21, 2016. The local bomb squads often train with members from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron's Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight to build relationships and streamline operating procedures between state and federal entities.

Keeping JB CHS on target
September 22, 2016 — It’s easy to be distracted when multiple booms reverberate in the air. After pausing, those who live or work here continue on with their business, knowing the sound of multiple firearms echoing in the distance is no cause for alarm.Every Airman is in the profession of arms regardless of job specification. Airmen fire weapons in preparation for... MORE

Staff Sgt. Alexander Elder, 628th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor calculates the firing score for Airman 1st Class Courtland Carson, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution technician here, Sept. 13, 2016. Airmen fired the M4 rifle as part of a weapons qualification in preparation for a deployment, permanent change of station move or as part of annual training.