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Utility Allowance Program coming to Air Base housing
October 20, 2014 — As part of the final development plan for Forest City Military Communities on the Air Base, utility meters will be installed in all the homes. Forest City Military Communities on the Air Base is now in the final stages of metering the homes. The Air Force Utility Allowance program, or UA, is a program created by the Air Force to encourage energy... MORE

A snake in the grass
October 20, 2014 — Early in the morning of Oct. 8,, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management technicians responded to a call about a snake on McCombs Way, the popular running trail used for organized PT and recreational use on the Air Base.Anthony Mincey, the Installation Pest Management coordinator with more than 30 years' experience, identified the snake as a... MORE

Gone in a flash
October 15, 2014 — "This is a date you'll remember for the rest of your life."That was what the Red Cross worker told me and my husband the day our home burned down. She was right.That date was Jan. 21, 2014 - the day our apartment building went up in flames, and so too, did most of our belongings.We lost nearly everything. Thankfully, we were safe, but most of our... MORE

NHCC celebrates Navy's birthday
October 15, 2014 — MORE

On Oct.13, 1775, the United States Navy was established by the Continental Congress. Two hundred, thirty-nine years later, staff members of Naval Health Clinic Charleston on Joint Base Charleston, pose for a celebratory photo in honor of the Navy's birthday. (U.S. Navy photo/Seaman Cody Meeks)

Combat Camera Airmen ruck for readiness
October 15, 2014 — More than 20 Airmen from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron completed a Sensitive-Site Exploitation ruck march exercise, Sept. 26, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.The training event was held to help ensure imagery-capturing warfighters are able to meet mission requirements, to include providing imagery of strategic and operational importance in austere... MORE

Members of the 1st Combat Camera Squadron march during a ruck march Sept. 26, 2014, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. A ruck march is a fast-paced hike done while carrying heavy weight. The purpose of the ruck march was to train Airmen to capture critical imagery in austere conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Byers)

Vietnam Wall Memorial tribute stops at Patriots Point
October 14, 2014 — MORE

The Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard stands at parade rest during the opening ceremony for the traveling Vietnam Memorial tribute wall at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, Oct. 9, 2014, in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. The tribute wall was on display through Oct. 12. The opening ceremony included remarks by Medal of Honor Recipient Maj. Gen. James Livingston, several state and local officials, a performance by the U.S. Marine Corps Band of Parris Island and a gun salute by the JB Charleston Honor Guard. Col. Jeffrey DeVore, JB Charleston commander, Navy Capt. Timothy Sparks, JB Charleston deputy commander, and Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander were also in attendance. (Courtesy photo/Patriots Point).

SCRA protections not extended to non-military/non-dependents
October 10, 2014 — Be careful before adding a friend or family member to your lease agreement.Although the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act affords certain protections to military members and military dependents, those protections do not extend to non-military members.Most service members are aware that that if they deploy, make a permanent change of station, separate... MORE

Fraud, waste and abuse
October 10, 2014 — Fraud, waste and abuse investigations are a responsibility of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations and we need your help in identifying and reporting fraudulent activities.While a significant amount of AFOSI resources are designated to investigate fraud allegations, the Joint Base Charleston community is truly our greatest asset and can... MORE

Forest City wants YOU to fill out their survey
October 7, 2014 — MORE

Colonel Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, fill out their Forest City Resident Satisfaction Surveys Oct. 1, 2014, at Hunley Park on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Resident Satisfaction Survey allows Forest City residents an opportunity to provide feedback to Forest City management. Forest City residents will be able to fill out the survey throughout the month of October. (Courtesy photo)

USNS Watson makes port call at Weapons Station
October 7, 2014 — MORE

The USNS Watson, a U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command ship, is moored at Wharf Alpha at the Naval Weapons Station, Oct. 7, 2014, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Watson is part of MSC’s Prepositioning Program and is 950 ft. long and displaces 62,644 tons. Afloat prepositioning strategically places military equipment and supplies aboard ships located in key ocean areas to ensure rapid availability during a major theater war, a humanitarian operation or other contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)