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DDRP to collect unused, unwanted prescription drugs Sept. 26
September 1, 2015 — Got Drugs? The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and Joint Base Charleston's law enforcement agencies along with the Drug Demand Reduction Program will partner to provide the community an opportunity to help prevent pill abuse by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs on September 26, 2015. Bring... MORE

Secretary of the Navy Announces Innovation Awards Program
August 25, 2015 — Across the Department of the Navy our talented Sailors, Marines and civilians are continually creating innovative solutions to our most complex problems. Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy, wants to recognize the top naval innovators in our workforce today and inspire future innovators to continue developing their bold ideas for the future.The SECNAV... MORE

Justice Files: Article 15's (July 2015)
August 24, 2015 — The below Airmen of Joint Base Charleston were offered and accepted non-judicial punishment pursuant to Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice in the month of July.Airmen offered NJP by their commander may either accept the NJP, and be judged by their commander as to their guilt or innocence as well as the appropriate punishment, or... MORE

Justice Files: Courts-Martial (July 2015)
August 18, 2015 — The Airmen of Joint Base Charleston referenced below were convicted at a summary court-martial and action was taken on their convictions during July of 2015.Airmen who are convicted at a special or general court martial are considered to have a federal conviction. Sentences at a special court-martial can be up to one year in jail, a Bad Conduct... MORE

Justice Files: Courts-Martial
July 31, 2015 — The Airman of Joint Base Charleston referenced below was convicted at a summary court-martial and action was taken on his conviction during June of 2015.Airmen who are convicted at a special or general court martial are considered to have a federal conviction. Sentences at a special court-martial can be up to one year in jail, a Bad Conduct... MORE

CNO Releases Annual Navigation Plan
July 28, 2015 — Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert on Monday released a document that highlights the U.S. Navy's intended track and investments for the next five fiscal years."This year's navigation plan highlights our Navy's key investments, which support missions and functions outlined in the defense strategic guidance (DSG)," said Greenert... MORE

Byrne takes command of NNPTC
July 14, 2015 — Naval Nuclear Power Training Command held a change of command ceremony at NNPTC aboard Joint Base Charleston - Naval Weapons Station, S.C., July 10, 2015.Capt. Kevin M. Byrne relieved Capt. Jon R. Fahs, Jr. as NNPTC's commanding officer.Rear Adm. Richard Breckenridge, director, Warfare Integration (N91), was the guest speaker for the event and... MORE

NHCC bids farewell to commanding officer and welcomes new commander
July 6, 2015 — Captain Marvin L. Jones, commanding officer of Naval Health Clinic Charleston, relinquished command to Capt. Elizabeth A. Maley during a change of command ceremony on June 26 at NHCC.Before an audience of about 200 civilians and 200 service members, Jones paid tribute to the staff members of NHCC."It has been my honor, it has been a joy and a... MORE

Captain Marvin Jones, outgoing commanding officer of Naval Health Clinic Charleston, presents Capt. Elizabeth Maley, incoming commanding officer, the key to NHCC as he relinquishes command to Maley during a change of command ceremony June 26, 2015 at the clinic on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. Jones, a healthcare administrator, is
leaving NHCC to be the base commander at Naval Support Activity in Bethesda, MD. Maley, an occupational health physician, comes to NHCC from Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, N.C., where she served as executive officer for two years. (Navy photo/ Hospitalman Adrienne Quinter)

Navy Personnel Command leaders to meet with Southeast Sailors
July 6, 2015 — Representatives from Navy Personnel Command's fleet engagement team will visit Naval Station Mayport, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay and Cecil Field, July 7-9, 2015 to discuss the latest personnel policies and initiatives impacting Sailors and family members."The FET briefings are provided to educate Navy leaders,... MORE

Capt. Bruce Deshotel, from New Orleans, head enlisted community manager, speaks to Sailors during a Navy Personnel Command's Fleet Engagement Team visit in March 2015. The FET spoke about career management system-interactive detailing, limited directed detailing, chief petty officer early return to sea, voluntary sea duty program, billet-based distribution, and other topics related to a Sailors career. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Seth Coulter/Released)

Feds Feed Families
June 22, 2015 — Naval Support Activity Charleston kicked off the 2015 Feds Feeds Families food donation campaign June 15, 2015. The campaign will run until the August 31, 2015. The Feds Feed Families Food drive, an annual program sponsored by the USDA, collects non-perishable food to assist at-risk families in need. This year's local effort is being led by the... MORE