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Chief's retirement marks 'end of an era'
July 31, 2012 — For the last four decades, many things have changed throughout Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. Commanders have come and gone, missions have deployed countless times all over the world and our Air Force family has extended into joint basing. However, one thing has always seemed to remain constant; until now.Since 1975, a member of the Fox family...

NMC - Charleston: 'Minding' our own business
July 25, 2012 — "Sea mines and the need to counter them have been constants for the U.S. Navy since the earliest days of the Republic ... Today, traditional navies as well as maritime terrorists can and do use mines and Underwater Improvised Explosive Devices to challenge military and commercial use of the seas."Navy.mil.Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston, at...

628th LRS Port Operations keeps boats afloat
July 18, 2012 — The Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Stations' shoreline spans approximately 16 miles of the Cooper River and 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Sailors, Airmen and Department of Defense contractors are patrolling the shoreline on Harbor Security Boats. Before the shoreline can be patrolled, these boats must be sea worthy and that's where the work...

'Off to war': Charleston pilot writes country music hit
June 13, 2012 — Country music legend Johnny Cash is renowned for his impact to the entertainment industry. However, before Johnny Cash was dressed in black, he wore Air Force blues. Other prior military musicians include Willie Nelson, Jimi Hendrix and Elvis Presley. One Joint Base Charleston pilot may be added to that elite list of famous songwriting...

437th MXS PMELs attention to detail impacts all JB Charleston
June 6, 2012 — All equipment used in the military, from the smallest of screws to precision-guided weapons, depend on accurate measurements to properly function.The 437th Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory, located in the Test, Diagnostic and Measurement Equipment flight in Bldg. 707, is an 18-man shop with technicians who are...

JB CHS training helps motorcyclists from becoming a statistic
June 6, 2012 — As summer approaches, the number of motorcyclists from Joint Base Charleston will increase to enjoy the freedom of riding during their daily and recreational activities.Motorcycles are known for their outstanding gas mileage, unique looks and the excitement riders receive when cruising down the road. These two-wheeled vehicles may have some...

War hero relives battle 70 years later
June 6, 2012 — On the quiet morning of June 4, 1942, 30 minutes before day break, the Sailors aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-5) were ordered to man their battle stations as Japanese bombers were quickly advancing on their position. The roar of the approaching aircraft engines and the sound of their wings cutting through the morning air filled the Sailors ears. The...

It's in his blood: Third generation air-crew member shares family legacy
April 25, 2012 — As long as there has been an Air Force in the United States, there has been a Skvarna in the skies defending it. For Staff Sgt. Matthew Skvarna, 17th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, 437th Airlift Wing, pinning on air crew wings, lacing up his combat boots and boarding a cargo plane is more than a military job; it's a family legacy... a...

Autism speaks at JB Charleston
April 18, 2012 — What many individuals consider routine or ordinary tasks can be very difficult for some. Social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication as well as repetitive behavior are just a few things individuals diagnosed with autism struggle with everyday.Autism is a general term for a group of complex disorders that affects behavioral development...

Shining a light on sexual assault
April 16, 2012 — It was a Saturday night in the dead of summer; the bar was filled with people who came to dance, drink and paint the town red through the streets of Charleston, S.C. In the midst of the crowd is Tech. Sgt. Matthew Hampton, 373rd Training Squadron C-17 maintenance instructor, who is enjoying the evening with his wife and friends.Through the sea of...