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Joint Base Charleston Inaugural Ceremony

Joint Base Charleston will officially become something new and completely different than it has ever been before Oct. 1 - a fully operational joint base. Countless hours of hard work have gone into making the concept a reality and many more are in store, but Oct. 1 will be a day of fun for Joint Base Charleston.

The week leading up to Oct. 1 is planned to be filled with sports competitions, such as volleyball, basketball, bowling and a golf tournament Sept. 17. Finally, the base is scheduled to host a Team Relay Challenge the morning of Oct. 1, followed by an afternoon celebration and ceremony. Units are encouraged to pick the three best runners, single best biker and two best swimmers to compete in this first-ever Commander's Cup Challenge.

Afterward, bring family, friends, loved ones and neighbors to Marrington Plantation on the Naval Weapons Station for an afternoon of entertainment, food and fellowship. Opening remarks and the presentation of the Commander's Cup will begin at 11 a.m. with festivities immediately following.

Commander's Cup

Joint Base Charleston Commander's Cup Schedule of Events

· Sept. 17: Golf Tournament
Location: CAFB Golf Course
Time: 8 a.m. Shotgun Start
Register NLT: Sept. 10

· Sept. 27 - 30: Basketball Tournament
Location: CAFB & NWS Fitness Centers
Register NLT: Sept. 13

· Sept. 27 - 30: Volleyball Tournament
Location: CAFB Fitness Center
Register NLT: Sept. 13

· Sept. 28: Bowling Tournament
Location: NWS Bowling Center
Time: 6 p.m.
Register NLT: Sept. 13

· Oct. 1: Team Relay Challenge
7:30 a.m. - 5K run (CAFB)
9:00 a.m. - 13.1 mile bike ride (CAFB - NWS)
9:30 a.m. - 400 meter swim (NWS)
Register NLT: Sept. 13

Open House

Marrington Plantation Events

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Introductions/Remarks/Open House
1 - 1:30 p.m. - Presentation of Commander's Cup
1:30 - 3 p.m. - Open House/Food/Entertainment

Medal of Honor Tent
Live music
Sponsors
Military Displays (EOD, Working Dogs, Ravens, MRAPs, etc.)
Educational Displays

Inaugural Events

Oct. 1 at the Naval Weapons Station

8 - 9 a.m. - Welcome & Introductions/Flag Raising Ceremony
9 - 9:30 a.m. - Guest Speaker: Senator Lindsey Graham
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. - Reception at the Red Bank Club
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Transition to Marrington Plantation

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Inaugural Events Special Notes

Note: Golf participants need to register on the registration form and with Capt. Jessica Colman at 963-3815 or by e-mail at jessica.colman@charleston.af.mil.

Registration forms are available at www.jbcharleston.com and at the Charleston AFB and Naval Weapons Station fitness centers.

Completed registration forms should be turned into Charleston AFB or NWS fitness centers no later than Sept. 13.

All Commander's Cup questions can be directed to Steve Parrish at 963-3349 or Greg Lutz at 764-7530.