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USCGC Eagle visits Charleston
September 13, 2016 — Coast Guard officer candidates steer the tall ship, USCGC Eagle, down the Cooper River in Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 9, 2016. The Eagle offers future Coast Guard officers the opportunity to practice navigation, engineering and leadership duties performed by junior officers. A permanent crew of eight officers and 50 enlisted personnel... MORE

Coast Guard officer candidates steer the tall ship, USCGC Eagle, down the Cooper River in Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 9, 2016. The Eagle offers future Coast Guard officers the opportunity to practice navigation, engineering and leadership duties performed by junior officers. A permanent crew of eight officers and 50 enlisted personnel maintain the ship throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Megan Munoz)

USNS Sacagawea offloads at Joint Base Charleston
September 12, 2016 — The U.S. Naval Ship Sacagawea docked at the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Sept. 4, 2016 to unload cargo before continuing to Jacksonville, Florida. Multiple units offloaded more than 2,000 pallets of ordnance from the ship and transferred them to a storage facility on the JB Charleston-WS.“There are a lot of entities at play,” said Navy Lt... MORE

Cargo is unloaded from the U.S. Naval Ship Sacagawea Sept. 7, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, South Carolina. Before arriving at the JB Charleston-WS, the Sacagawea was prepositioned with more than 2,000 pallets of ordnance. The ship’s mission is to sustain a Marine Corps expeditionary brigade for up to 30 days, enabling a quick response when needed. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Megan Munoz)

DoD Safe Helpline Information
September 9, 2016 — The DOD Safe Helpline is a confidential and anonymous resource victims can use to access sexual assault services. The Safe Helpline can be reached though many different avenues to protect privacy and make victims feel comfortable no matter where they may be located. The Safe Helpline is operated through the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network... MORE

DoD Safe Helpline graphic. (Courtesy Image)

Avoiding Bloodsuckers
September 9, 2016 — The term “bloodsuckers” may evoke the mental image of vampires, but they are not the only creatures who need to suck blood in order to sustain life. Female mosquitoes survive by feeding predominantly on blood, while male mosquitoes survive by feeding on flower nectar and sweet juices. After a mosquito bite, most experience red bumps and itching,... MORE

This graphic displays how to avoid mosquitos. (Courtesy Graphic)

Team Charleston honors Women's Equality Day
September 1, 2016 — Team Charleston service members salute the American flag during a retreat ceremony recognizing Women's Equality Day at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 26, 2016. Women in America earned the right to vote 96 years ago and, since then, have continued fighting for equal rights in society, the community and the workplace. (U.S. Air Force... MORE

Team Charleston service members salute the American flag during a retreat ceremony recognizing Women’s Equality Day at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 26, 2016. Women in America earned the right to vote 96 years ago and, since then, have continued fighting for equal rights in society, the community and the workplace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrea Salazar/Released)

628 ABW Commander's Call
September 1, 2016 — 628th Airbase Wing commander Col. Robert Lyman speaks to Airmen during a commander's call at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 19, 2016. During the event, Airmen gave feedback and asked questions about current Air Force news. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrea Salazar/Released) MORE

628th Airbase Wing commander Col. Robert Lyman speaks to Airmen during a commander’s call at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 19, 2016. During the event, Airmen gave feedback and asked questions about current Air Force news. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrea Salazar/Released)

SNCO Induction held at JB Charleston
September 1, 2016 — Joint Base Charleston's newest Master Sergeant (select) Airmen review course material during a Senior Noncommissioned Officer Seminar at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 17, 2016. The seminar was held to help prepare the selects join the ranks of the top enlisted tier of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin... MORE

Joint Base Charleston’s newest Master Sergeant (select) Airmen review course material during a Senior Noncommissioned Officer Seminar at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 17, 2016. The seminar was held to help prepare the selects join the ranks of the top enlisted tier of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin West/Released)

Northfield runway repairs to be completed in December
August 30, 2016 — Airmen from Joint Base Charleston's 437th Operations Support Squadron, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron and 628th Contracting Squadron are leading repairs to the North Auxiliary Airfield landing zone in North, South Carolina. The project began in June 2016 and is scheduled for completion in December.C-17 Globemaster III aircrews use the landing zone,... MORE

A C-17 Globemaster II aircraft drops cargo at the North Auxiliary Airfield in North, South Carolina, while a stone base is laid down for a new landing zone, Aug. 25, 2016. The airfield directly supports the 437th and 315th Airlift Wing's C-17 aircrew and proficiency training. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Megan Munoz)

Denton Program: providing worldwide humanitarian support
August 30, 2016 — The Jeremiah Denton Amendment, named in honor of former Navy pilot, Vietnam prisoner-of-war and Alabama senator, passed in 1987.The Denton amendment grants the Secretary of Defense the approval to delegate shipments of humanitarian supplies provided by nongovernmental organizations and nonprofit organizations to nations, without any added cost to... MORE

Jim Bailey, Denton logistics manager (left), cross checks the upcoming mission details with Ken Hundemer, Denton operations manager (right), in the Denton program office on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., Aug. 30, 2016. The Denton program works with nonprofit organizations to send medical equipment and supplies, nonperishable foods, education materials, hygienic supplies and vehicles to countries in need around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)

YOUR "NEED TO KNOW" ON TAX FRAUD
August 30, 2016 — The nation, along with the Lowcountry, is experiencing a surge in telephone scams where scammers target individuals, claim to be affiliated with the IRS and demand immediate payment of a tax debt over the phone. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) announced in January they had received reports of roughly 896,000 contacts... MORE