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JB Charleston hosts Bells Across America ceremony
September 28, 2018 — The Bells Across America memorial ceremony Sept. 27, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The ceremony is an annual U.S. military tradition held across the country to honor and commemorate fallen service members. During the ceremony, a bell is rung after each service member’s name is read.... MORE

JB Charleston Weapons Station holds Bells Across America memorial
September 25, 2017 — Ens. Jannel Banks, Navy Nuclear Power Training Command student, rings the bell commemorating fallen service members at Joint base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C., Sept. 21, 2017. During a Bells Across America memorial service, each time a deceased service member’s name was announced a bell was rung in their honor. MORE

Joint Base Charleston remembers fallen heroes
September 29, 2016 — All Saints Chapel here was somber and respectful as “Gold Star” families came together with civilians, Sailors and Airmen to remember fallen troops from the Lowcountry September 22, 2016. Joint Base Charleston is one of many military installations participating in “Bells Across America” ceremonies worldwide honoring local fallen service members.... MORE