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EM is there in times of emergencies
September 30, 2013 — The Joint Base Charleston Emergency Management Office has a huge job. Keeping an installation the size of JB Charleston ready in case of an emergency requires military and civilians working together 24-7, to keep the installation prepared to respond to the hazards that could affect the mission and personnel who work, reside and play on the joint...

Energy conservation is everyone’s responsibility
September 30, 2013 — I can still here my father telling me, "Turn off those lights if you're not in your room," or "Put on a pair of socks and a sweatshirt if you're cold," or better yet, "Close the door! We're you raised in a barn?"I'm now a proud father of eight children ... yes, eight ... and I can tell you that the proverbial apple didn't fall far from the tree...

POW/MIA Golf tournament a success
September 27, 2013 — On the morning of Sept. 18, the weather was cool and flawlessly conducive to a day on the greens at Wrenwoods Golf Course at Joint Base Charleston. This day however, was no ordinary trip to the fairways, evidenced by the sight of dozens of Prisoner of War/Missing in Action golf shirts and the unique flags at each green bearing the symbols of our...

Fire Prevention Week: Prevent Kitchen Fires
September 27, 2013 — It's time for Fire Prevention Week, and from Oct. 6 through12, the Joint Base Charleston Fire Department is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association to remind local residents to prevent kitchen fires. During this year's fire safety campaign, firefighters and safety advocates will be spreading the word about the dangers...

Commissaries collect nearly 740,000 pounds for Feds Feed Families
September 27, 2013 — Commissary customers and employees came together to donate nearly 740,000 pounds of needed items to local food banks and other charitable organizations during the annual Feds Feed Families campaign.The accomplishment, a 10 percent increase over last year's effort, was done as commissaries again served as collection points on their...

JB Charleston CFC starts Monday
September 26, 2013 — The Combined Federal Campaign is kicking off at Joint Base Charleston Monday Sept. 30, and will conclude Nov. 8.A CFC 5K run is scheduled for Oct. 4, featuring free giveaways and speakers from local charities.The campaign is being conducted with the assistance of the Coastal Carolina CFC which oversees efforts in 11 counties throughout South...

Project STAR
September 25, 2013 —

Navy honors Ombudsmen
September 25, 2013 —

Joint Base Safety Office implementing new measures against growing flocks
September 25, 2013 — The Joint Base Charleston Safety Office and local representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture are working together to address a growing problem on the installation.Concentrations of non-migratory Canadian Geese on air base property have steadily increased this year, with some flocks numbering more than 100 birds.The geese are a nuisance...

Our Top Photo of the Week
September 24, 2013 —