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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

NOSC Charleston Celebrates 12 Consecutive Months as Region's No.1
July 23, 2014 — The Navy Operational Support Center Charleston celebrated an entire year as the No. 1 "large" NOSC for Navy Region Southeast Reserve Component Command, and 11 months as the top ranked NOSC overall for that region, with a ceremony July 12, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston - Naval Weapons Station, S.C.The celebration included a cake cutting ceremony... MORE

Rear Adm. Eric Young, deputy chief of Navy Reserve, center,
participates in a cake cutting ceremony with Petty Officers 2nd Class James
Rivas and Megan Haberman as part of the Navy Operational Support Center
Charleston celebration July 12, 2014 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. (Courtesy photo)

The Service Member Civil Relief Act
July 22, 2014 — Is there an upcoming deployment or Permanent Change of Station coming up in your career? Most of us know all too well the stressors and challenges that come with relocating, and when the move is a result of a last minute tasking or assignment notification, the challenges only multiply. But thanks to the Service Member Civil Relief Act some of the... MORE

15th AS hosts Pilot for a Day program
July 22, 2014 — MORE

Lt. Col. Cassius Bentley, 15th Airlift Squadron commander, presents Max High, son of Capt. Aaron High, 15th AS pilot, with a certificate recognizing him as an honorary member of the squadron as part of the Pilot for a Day program July 15, 2014. The goal of the Pilot for a Day program is to provide children who have serious or chronic conditions and their families with the opportunity to be a guest of one of Joint Base Charleston’s squadrons for a day. Max also received a pilot’s jacket, scarf and pilot wings, co-piloted a C-17 simulator and toured a C-17. (Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William A. O’Brien)

Charleston RiverDogs host Military Appreciation Night
July 22, 2014 — MORE

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, delivers the ceremonial first pitch during Military Appreciation Night July 19, 2014, at Joseph P. Riley Jr. ballpark in Charleston, S.C. The Charleston RiverDogs hosted Military Appreciation Night to show their support for the local military. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. William A. O’Brien)

Base, local officials respond to fuel leak
July 18, 2014 — A team of workers from Joint Base Charleston and other agencies are actively responding to a fuel leak that occurred on base at approximately 6:31 p.m., July 16, 2014, due to a mechanical failure.An estimated 1,200 gallons of the fuel, called Jet Fuel A, escaped through a storm drain as a result of torrential rains during the clean-up effort,... MORE

CRS 10: A force to reckon with
July 16, 2014 — MORE

Members of Coastal Riverine Squadron 10, a U.S. Navy Reserve unit home-based at Joint Base Charleston, prepare one of their patrol boats July 12, 2014, at JB Charleston, S.C. CRS 10 is part of the Coastal Riverine Force which is comprised of three active-duty squadrons and four Reserve Squadrons. The units operate in harbors, rivers, bays, across the littorals and ashore. Their primary mission is to conduct maritime security operations across all phases of military operations by defending high value assets, critical maritime infrastructure, ports and harbors both inland and on coastal waterways against enemies, and when commanded, conduct offensive combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman George Goslin)

Calling all singers - Joint Base Charleston is looking for the next AMC Icon
July 14, 2014 — Do you have what it takes to sing your way to a $1,000 cash prize? Joint Base Charleston is giving you the chance to find out.Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., is conducting its seventh annual AMC Icon talent competition, which is loosely based on the TV program, American Idol. But first, participants must compete at the... MORE

Junior servicemembers eat breakfast with their AMC commander
July 11, 2014 — MORE

Gen. Darren¬ McDew, Air Mobility Command commander, is greeted by Airmen from the 628th Force Support Squadron as he enters the Gaylor Dining Facility July 10, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. During the breakfast, McDew met with 20 junior servicemembers from various branches at JB Charleston to answer questions, solicit feedback and offer words of encouragement. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Air Base Youth Programs brings joy of music, creativity to military children
July 9, 2014 — The Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Youth Programs recently enhanced the current natural playground area at the youth center with the addition of interactive and musical equipment for the children.Shannon Norris, AB Youth Programs director, explained music is a vital component of the Youth Programs' curriculum, and the new elements allow children... MORE

The Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Youth Programs recently enhanced
the current natural playground area at the youth center with the addition of
interactive and musical equipment for the children. The musical additions to
the play area include a pebble harp, sound tubes, thunder drum and steel
drums. The other improvements to the play area include a collection table
area where the children can sort, count, rearrange, make patterns, dig and
mix materials, as well as a natural seating area and ropes obstacle course.
(U.S. Air Force photo/Jessica Donnelly)