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Chaplain for a day
December 18, 2014 — MORE

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, are led through the Chapel at JB Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The tour was part of an initiative to show JB Charleston leadership a closer look at various missions throughout JB Charleston. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading)

CPO 365: Sailors volunteer at Thrift Shop
December 18, 2014 — MORE

OS1 Strowder and FC1 Byrd, both assigned to the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston, volunteer their time at Castaways Thrift Shop, Dec. 18, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. The volunteer opportunity was in accordance with CPO 365, a year-round training initiative that Chiefs Messes throughout the Navy take on to prepare first class petty officers to become chiefs. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading)

Operation Cookie Caper delivers sweet treats to single service members
December 17, 2014 — Members of the Joint Base Charleston community came together to bring holiday cookies to single service members across the installations, Dec. 15-18, as part of the third annual Operation Cookie Caper.The Fleet and Family Support Center partnered with Team Charleston Spouses Club to collect cookie donations on the Weapons Station and Air Base to be... MORE

The Charleston Spouses Club baked cookies at the Forest City Community Center, Dec. 17, 2014, to be distributed to service members at the Gaylor Dining Facility and The Galley as part of Operation Cookie Caper on Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

It's been a busy three months...everyone take a deep breath
December 16, 2014 — After nearly three months of increased mission tempo, operations at Joint Base Charleston are returning to more normal levels.Since September of this year, JB Charleston has played an important role in many international events, such as the West African Ebola troop movement, Afghanistan drawdown, ISIL counter-insurgency and presidential transport... MORE

NAVCONBRIG changes command
December 5, 2014 — MORE

Commander Joseph Cole (right) assumes command of the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston with a salute to his predecessor, Cmdr. Patrick Boyce, while Rear Adm. David Steindl, Commander, Navy Personnel Command, observes during the NAVCONBRIG change of command ceremony Dec. 5, 2014, onboard the USS Yorktown in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Boyce will report to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) where he will assume the duties as the operations officer. Cole was previously the NAVCONBRIG executive officer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

16th AS preps for the future
December 1, 2014 — MORE

Master Sgt. Seth Malcolm, 16th Airlift Squadron Training Superintendent, reviews vital loading information about the RG-33 vehicle with 16th AS Airmen Dec. 1, 2014, at the Army Strategic Logistics Activity on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Members of the 16th AS were being briefed on the types of equipment they could be transporting during their next deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

NNPTC names honor grads
December 1, 2014 — MORE

Captain Ace Van Wagoner, Commander Naval Air Forces U.S. Atlantic Fleet Force Nuclear Propulsion officer, presents Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Hope a plaque in recognition of his being named the enlisted class honor graduate at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command graduation Nov. 21, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Van Wagoner was the guest speaker during the ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Pastrick)

JB Charleston welcomes USCGC Hamilton to the LowCountry
November 24, 2014 — MORE

The United States Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton (WMSL 753) moored at its new home, Pier Papa at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Nov. 24, 2014, in N. Charleston, S.C. Hamilton’s primary missions include law enforcement, search and rescue, defense operations and homeland security. The ship carries a crew between 109 and 143 Coastguardsmen depending on the mission, is 418 feet long and displaces 4,500 tons. With a maximum sustained speed of 28 knots, the ship can cruise 12,000 nautical miles. Hamilton is the fourth National Security Cutter delivered to the United States Coast Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

NAVCONBRIG Charleston: Bearing the standard for correctional excellence for 25 years
November 21, 2014 — MORE

Cmdr. Patrick Boyce, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston commanding officer (right), and Cmdr. Joseph Cole, NCBC executive officer, unveil two plaques Nov. 21, 2014, in honor of the anniversary of the Brig's commissioning 25 years ago. To date, 8,234 prisoners have been incarcerated at the NCBC, receiving rehabilitative treatment in order to return to honorable service as possible or, barring that, returnto civilian life as productive citizens. The Brig has more than 200 staffers, consisting of Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Army active-duty military and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

PAX terminal soars to new heights with "Virtual Roll Call"
November 19, 2014 — Virtual Roll Call, a new system implemented at the Joint Base Charleston Passenger Terminal, helps passengers who are planning on flying Space-Available. "VRC allows a Space a customer to "virtually" compete for a Space-A seat on a particular flight," said Airman 1st Class Nicolas Hrabley, 437th Airlift Wing Aerial Port Squadron passenger service... MORE

Airman 1st Class Nicolas Hrabley, 437th Airlift Wing Aerial Port Squadron passenger service agent, checks the availability of upcoming flights for passengers Nov. 17, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Hrabley will send email notification for individuals signed up for “Virtual Roll Call” to aid in the Space-A process. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading)