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Heritage Band sets the mood for the holidays
December 13, 2011 — MORE

Members of the Air Force Heritage Band play at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base Dec. 9. The Heritage Band toured JB Charleston to spread holiday cheer by playing traditional Christmas carols. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Leah Davis)

AtHoc system improves emergency preparedness
December 13, 2011 — From acts of terror and war to extreme weather and chemical or biological hazards, today's all-hazard threats necessitate a comprehensive mass notification capability to quickly and effectively reach personnel in times of emergency. Joint Base Charleston recently awarded a contract to AtHoc for an installation-wide, network-centric emergency mass... MORE

Keep your personal life secure
December 13, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston leaders are spreading the word to Airmen and Sailors about how to keep their personal life secure and stressing the importance of taking a few extra precautions during the holiday season.The holidays are the time of year when many American's enjoy shopping, visiting friends and family members. Many of us also would like to... MORE

Diamond Sharp
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Colonel Richard McComb and Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago recognize Airman 1st Class Anthony Brunner, Airman 1st Class Steven Stone and Senior Airman Felicia May as Diamond Sharp award winners by their respective first sergeants at the Charleston Club Dec. 13. (left to right) Col. McComb, the Joint Base Charleston commander, Airman Brunner and Master Sgt. Jeremy Klemme from the 628th Security Forces Squadron, Airman Stone and Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Tynan from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Senior Airman May and Master Sgt. David Turnage from the 628th Communications Squadron and Chief Master Sgt. Lugosantiago, Joint Base Charleston command chief. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airmen chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Book fair promotes child literacy
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Jackson Wardle, son of Master Sgt, Jennifer Wardle, looks at a book he chose at the Book Fair held at the Child Development Center at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Dec. 12. More than 800 books were donated to the CDC by Barnes and Nobles customers. The drive was held to support military families and promote child literacy. Members of the First Six association volunteered to hand out the books to parents and children during drop-of and pick-up times at the CDC. Wardle is from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle0

Family Care Plans critical for deployment preparations
December 13, 2011 — Deployments can pop up when you least expect them. Airmen always have to be ready and prepared to go. Is your Family Care Plan up-to-date, accurate and legally sound? If you are a single, custodial parent of your child, who are you going to entrust with your child's care while you are deployed? If the answer is a non-custodial parent, you need to... MORE

Daniel Diaz holds welcome home balloons while waiting for his mother, Staff Sgt. Karen Cruz to return from a 120- day deployment to Southwest Asia at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Nov. 5. Airmen must have an up-to-date and accurate Family Care Plan to ensure their children are cared for during deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle

Just a little off the top
December 13, 2011 — MORE

Workers begin demolition of one of Joint Base Charleston - Air Base's three water towers Dec. 2. The water tower on Davis Drive, across from the Civil Engineer Squadron compound, was removed as part of the Airfield Obstruction Reduction Initiative and to reduce excess infrastructure on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Paula Lesiak)

Gate closures to affect Air Base and Weapons Station
December 13, 2011 — Personnel from the 628th Civil Engineer and 628th Security Forces squadrons will perform vehicle barrier maintenance and testing at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Dec. 17 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. As a result, the Dorchester Road gate will be closed. The commissary gate will be open for all non-commercial traffic during this time. The Hunley Park... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Brian Saylors checks an identification card at the back gate on Joint Base Charleston, July 7, 2010. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Joint Base Charleston completes ORI
December 7, 2011 — More than 600 Airmen from Joint Base Charleston returned from the Combat Readiness and Training Center at Gulf Port, Miss., Dec. 5 and 6 following the completion of their Operational Readiness Inspection.For months leading up to the inspection, Airmen from the 315th Airlift Wing, 437th Airlift Wing and 628th Air Base Wing worked as one team to... MORE

Joint Base Charleston leaders greet Airmen on their return from the Operational Readiness Inspection Dec. 5 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. The ORI lasted from Nov. 29 through Dec. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airmen 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Team Charleston to host Post Operational Readiness Inspection Holiday Drop In
December 7, 2011 — Team Charleston's wing commanders will co-host the Post Operational Readiness Inspection Holiday Drop-in Dec. 13 at the Charleston Club. This event is aimed at celebrating a successful 2011 ORI, while also ringing in the holiday cheer...Team Charleston style. All Joint Base Charleston personnel are welcome to attend.Attendees can enter either club... MORE