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Naval Health Clinic Charleston honor 9/11 fallen heros
September 14, 2016 — Naval Health Clinic Charleston staff members begin the first stretch of NHCC's 9/11 Memorial Run/Walk at NHCC Sept. 9 in honor of the fallen heroes of the 9/11 terrorists attacks 15 years ago. MORE

Naval Health Clinic Charleston staff members begin the first stretch of NHCC's 9/11 Memorial Run/Walk at NHCC Sept. 9 in honor of the fallen heroes of the 9/11 terrorists attacks 15 years ago.

Sailor receives Navy Small Craft Insignia
September 14, 2016 — Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Second Class Curtis Clausen receives the Navy Small Craft Insignia from Capt Robert Hudson, Deputy Joint Base Charleston commander, at an awards ceremony September 1. Claussen is assigned to a Harbor Patrol Unit (HPU) boat embedded in 628th Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base Charleston. MORE

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Second Class Curtis Clausen receives the Navy Small Craft Insignia from Capt Robert Hudson, Deputy Joint Base Charleston commander, at an awards ceremony September 1. Claussen is assigned to a Harbor Patrol Unit (HPU) boat embedded in 628th Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base Charleston.

Eternal Father of the Sea Chapel Rededicated
September 14, 2016 — The U.S. Marine Corps Paris Island Color Guard presents the colors during a rededication ceremony September 13, 2016 at the Eternal Father of the Sea Chapel located in Riverfront Park, Charleston, South Carolina. The Eternal Father of the Sea Chapel, also known as building 1179, was erected in 1942 as a temporary chapel to serve the growing... MORE

The U.S. Marine Corps Paris Island Color Guard presents the colors during a rededication ceremony September 13, 2016 at the Eternal Father of the Sea Chapel located in Riverfront Park, Charleston, South Carolina. The Eternal Father of the Sea Chapel, also known as building 1179, was erected in 1942 as a temporary chapel to serve the growing population of the Charleston Naval base during World War II.

Series: Definition of Navy Chief Part II
September 14, 2016 — Editorial note: This is the second of several commentaries from Sailors addressing what it means to be a Navy Chief. These brief articles will run through the month of September and will culminate with the Navy Chief's pinning ceremony September 16, 2016.I have been in the Navy for just over 13 years now and have been married to my high school... MORE

A few of this year's Chief Petty Officer Selects from Joint Base Charleston pose for a picture following a physical training session together. The CPO selects conduct PT and other events leading up to the Chief Pinning Ceremony, in order to build camaraderie and esprit-de-corps. This year's Chief Pinning Ceremony is scheduled for 16 Sept, 2016.

JB Charleston commemorates Patriot Day
September 14, 2016 — (From left to right) Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard members Airman 1st Class Court Brennan, Senior Airman Cornelius Grant and Airman 1st Class Alexander Klimek begin folding the United States flag during the Patriot Day retreat ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 9, 2016. Patriot Day is a day of remembrance for those who... MORE

(From left to right) Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard members Airman 1st Class Court Brennan, Senior Airman Cornelius Grant and Airman 1st Class Alexander Klimek begin folding the United States flag during the Patriot Day retreat ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 9, 2016. Patriot Day is a day of remembrance for those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

BAH Marriages are Costly
September 14, 2016 — The possibility of collecting a base allowance for housing and being able to move out of the dorms might sound tempting, but getting married for these reasons can be costly.Marriage is a serious moral, financial, and emotional commitment; and the courts of South Carolina treat it as such. People often think that obtaining a divorce is easy or... MORE

Happy 69th Birthday, Air Force!
September 14, 2016 — On September 18, 1947, President Truman signed the National Security Act creating a separate service and signifying the birth of the United States Air Force. Prior to this act, our organization’s origins could be traced back first, to the U.S .Army Signal Corps and then, the Air Corps.Even before we were recognized as a separate service, there were... MORE

FIRST Robotics Programs Challenge Local Students to Discover the Wild World of Animals
September 14, 2016 — Approximately 350 students attended the 2016 Charleston Area Regional “FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Kick-off” on September 6, at the South Carolina Aquarium. The event was presented by the South Carolina FLL, SPAWAR Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic and South Carolina Aquarium in collaboration with Boeing and Hanahan Recreation and Parks. The mission of... MORE

Approximately 350 students attended the 2016 Charleston Area Regional “FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Kick-off” on September 6, at the South Carolina Aquarium. The event was presented by the South Carolina FLL, SPAWAR Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic and South Carolina Aquarium in collaboration with Boeing and Hanahan Recreation and Parks. The mission of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) is to inspire young people to become science and technology leaders.

Making old new again
September 13, 2016 — The Air Force C-141B Starlifter aircraft performed both tactical and strategic airlift missions and flew out of Charleston Air Force Base from Aug. 14, 1965 to Sept. 7, 2000.During the time the C-141 was stationed at Charleston a member of the 437th Maintenance Squadron built a scale model of the plane which has remained on the base, in various... MORE

(From left to right) Airman 1st Class Drew Maifeaphomsamouth, 437th Maintenance Squadron corrosion control specialist, Tech. Sgt. Andrew Finley, 437th MXS corrosion control non-commissioned officer in charge, 437th MXS corrosion control specialists Airman 1st Class Michael Mooney, Airman 1st Class Shawn Casey, Airman Riley Carter and Senior Airman William Treiber gather around a C-141B Starlifter model on Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 7, 2016. They voluntarily renovated the model aircraft from June to August 2016 and dedicated it to the crew of a C-141 that crashed in 1982.

NHCC provides care on the move
September 13, 2016 — Naval Health Clinic Charleston’s staff consists of highly skilled military and civilian professionals dedicated to providing the gold standard of patient-centered, health care to service members, family members and veterans. One component of our beneficiaries is active duty service members. Whether we’re ensuring our active duty service members... MORE

Naval Health Clinic Charleston is made up of highly skilled military and civilian professionals dedicated to providing the gold standard of patient-centered, health care to service members, family members and veterans. NHCC health care workers provide a bridge to accessible and critical, but easy to understand medical care. (Courtesy Photo)