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PTSD Awareness leads to positive treatment
June 25, 2016 — Post-traumatic Stress Disorder can be debilitating in some patients, but thanks to advancements in research and the continued training of mental health providers, treatments are getting better all the time.Maj. Joel Foster, Chief of Air Force Deployment Mental Health, said treating PTSD has improved dramatically in the last 20 years.“Twenty years... MORE

If you, or someone you know, have been through a traumatic event, seek out a mental health provider and request a screening. PTSD does not usually go away on its own and the earlier you seek help the sooner you can start feeling better and return to the life you want to lead. (AF Graphic)

ALS Class 16 -E Levitow Award winner announced
June 24, 2016 — Congratulations to Senior Airman Joshua Orphan, from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, for receiving the John L. Levitow Award during an Airman Leadership School Graduation ceremony June 23, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. MORE

Col. Robert Lyman (left), Joint Base Charleston commander, Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, 437th Airlift Wing command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Chad Balance, 628th Medical Group superintendent, congratulate Senior Airman Joshua Orphan, from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, for receiving the John L. Levitow Award during an Airman Leadership School Graduation ceremony June 23, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Levitow award is the highest honor bestowed during ALS and is awarded to the Airman who displays the highest level of leadership qualities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kevin West)

JB Charleston reflects on freedom, 4th of July
June 24, 2016 — Joint Base Charleston members share their impressions on the upcoming July 4th, 2016 celebration, as well as reflect on the holiday's personal meaning. MORE

Seaman Kellen Kloss, a Naval Health Clinic Charleston dental supply clerk, smiles whilechecking inventory in the dental supply room at the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station NHCC, June 17, 2016. Kloss plans to spend the 4th of July with his shipmates on Patriot’s Point watching fireworks over the Cooper River. Kloss believes the holiday is the ultimate celebration for all Americans and it unifies Americans who come from diverse backgrounds. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Megan Munoz)

New commander takes reins of 437 AW
June 24, 2016 — The 437th Airlift Wing welcomed its new commander, Col. Jimmy Canlas, during a change of command ceremony June 24, 2016 in Nose Dock 2 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. MORE

Colonel Jimmy Canlas (right) accepts the 437th Airlift Wing guidon from Lt. Gen. Samuel D. Cox, 18th Air Force commander, during the 437th AW change of command ceremony June 24, 2016, in Nose Dock 2 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The guidon is a source of pride for the wing and its exchange symbolizes the end of an era as well as the beginning of a new one. Canlas, a native of Port Hueneme, Calif., graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 1992 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jared Trimarchi)

Protect yourself and your families
June 24, 2016 — If you're an American, most assuredly you're a potential target in the eyes of terrorists groups around the world. The horrific violence of the Orlando shooting and its aftermath reinforces the knowledge that those in and out of uniform may be a target for the "bad guy." With the summer holidays approaching, it is important to remind everyone of a... MORE

National HIV Testing Day is June 27
June 23, 2016 — June 27th is National HIV Testing Day. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that infects the cells of the immune system by destroying or impairing their ability to fight off disease and infection. If you are unsure of your status or have questions, come to the clinic to get the facts, get involved in your care and get tested. Dependents... MORE

MFLC: Valuable resource for service members and families
June 21, 2016 — Although the military has specific procedures for accomplishing tasks and follows a regimented structure, service members aren't immune to real-world issues and challenges. The Department of Defense recognizes this reality and is using resources to assist service members and their families with day-to-day struggles.One such resource is Military and... MORE

The Military and Family Life Counselor program is designed as a resource to help service members and their families. The services MFLCs provide include but are not limited to: anger management, communication, relationship issues, conflict resolution, deployment stress, coping skills and homesickness. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Kevin West)

437th Aerial Port Squadron hosts NCHB13's Exercise Golden Steamboat
June 17, 2016 — Reserve Sailors from Navy Cargo Handling Battalion THIRTEEN conducted battalion-wide training throughout June 2016, with the assistance of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron from Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.Exercise Golden Steamboat is an expeditionary logistics training exercise intended to significantly increase unit readiness and... MORE

Sailors from Navy Cargo Handling Battalion THIRTEEN watch a demonstration on the proper operation of the 437th Ariel Port Squadron loader vehicle June 10, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. This training was a part of NCHB13s Exercise Golden Steamboat. This exercise is a high-tempo exercise intended to significantly increase unit readiness and individual qualifications in preparation for the battalion’s Unit Level Training Readiness Assessment 2017, the unit’s large-scale exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)

Sexual assault in the news
June 16, 2016 — A California judge's decision to sentence Stanford University student, Brock Turner, to six months in jail for sexually assaulting a woman has created a national backlash. The episode has reopened the discussion about the definition of sexual assault and what the legal punishments are. It also reminds us society's level of understanding and... MORE

Spouse programs build strong bonds at Joint Base Charleston
June 15, 2016 — Spouses are a key ingredient in holding together military families. While military members deploy, spouses continue to hold down the fort at home, care for children, pay bills and maintain the house and car ... all with less manpower.Many members of Joint Base Charleston understand the mission could not be accomplished without the support of... MORE

Members of the Joint Base Charleston Key Spouse program participate in an aerial tour of Joint Base Charleston and the North Auxiliary Air Field, March 5, 2016. Key Spouses organize events with different units on base to provide military spouses with better connections to other wives and husbands on the base; helping increase their knowledge of the mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas Charlton)