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Shoplifting at Joint Base Charleston Exchange, resulting costs down in 2013
September 8, 2014 — According to the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, there are approximately 27 million shoplifters in America, accounting for more than $35 million a day in losses. This fact is not lost on retailers such as the the Army & Air Force Exchange Service.While it may not be evident to the naked eye, the JB Charleston Exchange employs a...

U.S. military conducts airstrikes against ISIL, JB Charleston C-17s airdrop humanitarian aid
September 4, 2014 — At the request of the Iraqi government, two Joint Base Charleston C-17s operating from a forward deployed location, and two U.S. C-130s airdropped 109 bundles of much-needed humanitarian aid to the people of Amirli, Iraq,including the Shia Turkomen minority ethnic group, Aug. 31. Along with aircraft from Australia, France and the United Kingdom,...

437th aircrew flight equipment technicians complete mission
September 4, 2014 —

Early intervention key in preventing suicide
September 2, 2014 — According to data from the Department of Defense, suicide is the second leading cause of death for U.S. military personnel, surpassed only by unintentional injury. Awareness of suicide and the risk factors associated with suicide are vital to the prevention of such loss of life and its traumatic consequences for our families and our communities.How...

Navy Surgeon General visits Weapons Station
August 28, 2014 —

AMC Icon competition showcases JB Charleston's talent
August 25, 2014 —

Under Secretary of Defense visits JB Charleston
August 22, 2014 — The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Jessica L. Garfola Wright, completed the first day of a two-day visit to Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Aug. 22, 2014, to witness joint basing in action and observe the active duty and Reserve missions.Wright is the senior policy advisor to the Secretary of Defense on recruitment, career...

Scope of legal assistance
August 15, 2014 — The Joint Base Charleston Legal Office's mission is to deliver professional, candid, independent counsel and full-spectrum legal capabilities to commanders and service members ensuring forces are always mission ready. While a large part of our mission consists of assisting commanders with legal issues relating to their official duties, such as...

NEX welcomes chief selectees
August 14, 2014 —

Operation Homefront comes to the Weapons Station
August 14, 2014 —