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Colombian Tall Ship ARC GLORIA Docks in Charleston
July 7, 2016 — Colombian Tall Ship ARC GLORIA is commanded by Captain Mauricio Echandia and manned by a crew of 154. Most of the crew are cadets learning to work as a team to raise the ship's 23 sails and navigate the world's seas. Among the crew, there are five foreign official guests from Argentina, Spain, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay. After Charleston, GLORIA will...

NHCC hosts Navy Enlisted Classification Fair
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Navy League recognizes Coast Guard Sector Charleston officer
July 6, 2016 — U.S. Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Cathleen A. Giguere, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston Boarding Team Supervisor and Command Duty Officer, accepted the Capt. David H. Jarvis award for inspirational leadership during the Navy League National Convention June 17, 2016 in Charleston, S.C.The Navy League annually presents the Jarvis award to recognize an...

NCHB-13 participates in Exercise Golden Steamboat
July 6, 2016 — With more than 200 NCHB-13 reserve Sailors operating in Gulfport, New Orleans, La., Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and Fort Lee, Va., Exercise Golden Steamboat is a high-tempo training exercise intended to significantly increase unit readiness and individual qualifications in preparation for the battalion's Unit Level Training Readiness Assessment...

What it takes to be an honor guard member
July 5, 2016 — Three phrases describe the core of what it means to be an Airman in the United States Air Force; Integrity first, service before self, excellence in all we do.The Joint Base Charleston honor guard is no exception. The members are chosen for their steadfast dedication to the integrity, service and excellence required to bring honor to the ceremonies...

Airmen team up to repair range
June 29, 2016 — Airmen from the 628th Security Forces, Civil Engineer and Aerospace Bioenvironmental Squadrons worked together to repair the wooden baffles on the small arms firing range June 24, 2016 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The repairs were needed because the damaged baffles were preventing the use of 12 of 20 firing lanes.

Annual Feds Feed Families drive underway
June 29, 2016 — Joint Base Charleston - Weapon Station kicked off its annual federal food donations drive June 21, 2016 which will continue until August 31, 2016. The Feds Feed Family Food Drive is led by Command Navy Region Southeast for NWS and all donations will go to the Lowcountry Food Bank. Last year the command donated 4,083 lbs. of food and this year's...

Recycling opportunities at JB Charleston
June 29, 2016 — Opportunities at Joint Base Charleston to preserve natural resources and reduce solid waste going to landfills are available now. Options to join the JB Charleston Recycling Program include:1. Recycle at facilities/buildings located on Joint Base Charleston: Materials which can be recycled include glass bottles and jars, aluminum and steel cans...

Playing it safe this Fourth of July
June 28, 2016 — According to the National Safety Council, the Fourth of July is considered the most dangerous holiday of the year for Americans. The National Fire Protection Agency reported an estimated 10,500 people were injured by fireworks in 2014. Below is a list of tips to prevent injuries while celebrating the Fourth of July.Apply sunscreen frequently when...

Joint Base Charleston MYOY - Update
June 28, 2016 — Dorian Holnes, Joint Base Charleston - Air Base 2016 Youth of the Year and South Carolina Military Youth of the Year, participated in the Southeast Boys and Girls Club of America (BGCA) Youth of the Year competition and was named the 2016 Southeast Region Military Youth of the Year June 25, 2016. His achievement earned him a $10,000 scholarship...