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August 12, 2014 — Charleston County schools are back in session August 18 and that means increased traffic on the LowCountry roadways. Please pay particular attention to crossing areas such as the ones at Hill and West Jackson on the Air Base. The Charleston County Sherriff provides a crossing guard at this location, easily identified in her bright colored jacket... MORE

Back to school already?
August 6, 2014 — Charleston County SchoolsFirst Day Festival - August 17thCharleston County Schools is celebrating the 11th anniversary of this important event which is organized by the Mayor's Office for Children, Youth and Families. The festival is part of the "First Day" initiative which encourages parents to take their children to school on the first day. This... MORE

In honor of 67 years of dedicated service...
August 5, 2014 — MORE

Capt. Julie Miavez, Naval Health Clinic Charleston optometrist, and Lt. j.g. Fred Nti, NHCC Materiel Management Department head, cut a cake in honor of the Navy Medical Service Corps 67th birthday Aug. 4, 2014, in the NHCC atrium. Also in attendance were (left to right) Capt. Daniel Denton, Lt. Lauren Brown, Lt. j.g. Teckolar Seals, Capt.Julie Miavez, Lt. j.g. Fred Nti, Capt. Marvin Jones, NHCC commanding officer, Lt.j.g. Danielle Donnelly, Lt. Brittany Haden and Lt. Crystal Massey. (U.S. Navy photo/Seaman Cody Meeks)

NNPTC honors graduates
August 4, 2014 — MORE

Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacob Welther-Burchett (second from right), and Ens. Edward Butler (right), are recognized as the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command Nuclear Power School class 1403 enlisted and officer honor graduates August 1, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Gabriel Villareal)

Navy Marine Corps Relief Society receives donation
August 1, 2014 — MORE

The Joint Base Charleston Navy Exchange recently concluded a fund raiser for the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society, selling discount coupons which could be used for purchases and raising more than $9,325. Attending the ceremony were Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, Beth Munoz, NEX general manager, Aurora Ramos, Mini-Mart manger, Col. Jeffrey DeVore, JB Charleston commander and Cmdr. David Tarwater, Naval Support Activity excecutive officer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

Fuel spill cleanup enters new phase outside JB Charleston
July 31, 2014 — The effort to remove fuel from a drainage ditch outside Joint Base Charleston entered a new phase July 21, 2014, as Moran Environmental Recovery stood down its four-day operation, handing over the final stages of the cleanup to the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron.Base personnel will concentrate on removing any remaining fuel at the first of three... MORE

A “boom” traps fuel along the surface of a drainage ditch outside Joint Base Charleston – Air Base July 21, 2014. A multi-pronged team comprised of base civil engineers and members of the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Health and Environmental Control and Moran Environmental Recovery have been working together to control and remove fuel spilled from the base July 16, 2014. EPA representatives returned to Atlanta July 21, due to marked improvement at the site. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ A1C Sydney Manning)

Navy College holds open house
July 31, 2014 — MORE

The Navy College Office recently relocated from building 302 to its new home in building 909, and held an Open House. The new location is approximately one quarter mile inside of Gate 1 which is at the end of Redbank Road. On hand were the Navy College staff along with representatives from several schools: (Front row left to right) Ashley Ann Woods, Trident Technical College; Jenvon Cherry, Columbia College; Petty Officer Third Class Justen Knape, Navy College assistant; Karen Sansbury, Navy College, Valerie Gold, National Test Center test examiner; and Keith McIver, Columbia College. (Back row left to right) Joe Daning, Trident Technical College; Corey Vanhorn, Strayer University; Syliva Gilliard, Excelsior College; Joel Menges, Coastline Community College and Ben Davis, St. Leo University. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

Feds Feed Families continues at JB Charleston
July 29, 2014 — MORE

Naval Health Clinic Charleston Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony Houston, places non-perishable food items recently donated by NHCC staff members in a food collection barrel in the NHCC atrium at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. NHCC is participating in the "Feds Feed Families" campaign to collect food and help combat hunger in our local communities. NHCC has one of several food collection barrels placed at commands around the Weapons Station. Last year the Weapons Station collected more than 3,240 pounds of food. This year’s goal is to increase that amount by 10 percent. While food banks typically see large amounts of food on their shelves over the winter months, donations typically trail off after the holidays are over. Personnel wishing to donate have until the end of August to place non-perishable food items in the designated box in the atrium. Monetary donations may be made through the Religious Offerings Fund at the Weapons Station chapel. Each dollar is the equivalent to five pounds of food. (U.S. Navy Photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Caralyn/Mulyk)

SPAWAR Inspires Girls to Explore STEM Careers
July 28, 2014 — Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic partnered with the College of Charleston and Trident Technical College to get girls excited about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at a Girls Day Out Summer Camp July 25-26.More than 60 Charleston-area students participated in the two-day event, which included a technology expo,... MORE

Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic Commanding Officer Navy Capt. Amy Burin, talks to students and parents about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, July 26, 2014, at Girls Day Out Summer Camp at the College of Charleston. Girls Day Out Summer Camp inspires, attracts and empowers rising 8th and 9th grade girls to pursue STEM majors and careers. (U.S. Navy photo/Joe Bullinger)

New procedure for vehicle lockouts
July 25, 2014 — If you lock your keys inside your vehicle while on Joint Base Charleston, it's going to take a little longer to get your vehicle unlocked and back on the road. The 628th Security Forces Squadron will no longer respond to vehicle lockout requests due to safety, damage and liability concerns. The use of a lockpick (slimjim) tool used to open vehicles... MORE