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Foreign military members visit JB Charleston
April 18, 2012 — MORE

Delegates from the Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan militaries pose for a picture after touring a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base April 17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

Weapons Station increases sexual assault awareness through humor
April 18, 2012 — Sailors assigned to Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station increased their sexual assault awareness skills in an unusual way April 18. By utilizing humor about this serious subject, as well as active participation by Sailors during an improvisational show, personnel now have the training to help prevent, identify and intervene against sexual... MORE

Sailors hold up stop signs during an audience participation event at the ‘Sex Signals’ show at the RedBank Club at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station April 18. The program uses humor, improvisation and audience participation to put a new up-to-date spin on the issue of sexual assault. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic … one team, one plan, one future
April 18, 2012 — SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic is a Department of the Navy organization dedicated to making Information Technology count for the warfighter and the nation. The SSC Atlantic team rapidly delivers and supports solutions that enable information dominance for naval, joint, national and coalition warfighters. SSC Atlantic develops, acquires and provides... MORE

NMC holds change of command
April 18, 2012 — Cmdr. Charles Phillip relieved Cmdr. Marquis Patton as the Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston commanding officer during a routine change of command ceremony at the RedBank Club at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, April 12.Capt. Charles Marks, Navy Munitions Command Continental United States East Division commander was the guest speaker... MORE

Commander Charles Phillip, left, relieves Cmdr. Marquis Patton as the Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston commanding officer during a routine change of command ceremony at the RedBank Club at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base April 12. Capt. Charles Marks from the Navy Munitions Command Continental United States East Division, center, presided over the ceremony. Patton is replacing Phillip as the Naval Support Activity executive officer. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Marrington Elementary accepting registrations for upcoming school year
April 18, 2012 — Marrington Elementary School is now accepting registrations for Kindergarten through fifth grade for the 2012-2013 school year. Parents can enroll their children Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.All active-duty military families stationed at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station or Air Base and live in Berkeley County can enroll at... MORE

JB Charleston Exchange makes good health its business
April 18, 2012 — Understanding that a large part of the military's focus is on a fit mind and body to ensure top performance, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service values the importance of wellness. To that end, the Exchange is feeding shoppers' minds with information. Healthy nutrition options, fitness programs, family activities and overall wellness information... MORE

Capt. Ward retires after 30 years
April 18, 2012 — MORE

Captain Ralph Ward is rendered honors as he is piped ashore after his retirement ceremony held at the RedBank Club At Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station April 13. Ward retired after 30 years of service. His last assignment was as Joint Base Charleston Deputy Commander and Naval Support Activity Charleston commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Ammo prepares Team Charleston for the fight
April 11, 2012 — MORE

Senior Airman Caprice Frazier takes inventory at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Munitions Center April 10. The 437th Maintenance Group Munitions office is responsible for more than $15 million dollars worth of munitions. Frazier is a munitions accountability technician with the 437th MXG. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

Team Charleston makes miracles happen, one base at a time
April 11, 2012 — Team Charleston takes great pride in giving back to the local community as evidenced by the thousands of hours donated by Team Charleston Airmen to the community every year. This year, the Summerville Miracle League is the beneficiary as more than 50 volunteers from Air Force units are helping children with disabilities play baseball. The units... MORE

Get ready for peak PCS season
April 11, 2012 — Almost 65 percent of all Department of Defense household goods moves are performed during the summer peak season (May 15 - Sept. 30). Unfortunately, many service members that moved during last year's peak season experienced some dissatisfaction with the process. Their complaints focused on two main areas: · The Transportation Service Provider could... MORE