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Medicine men
October 7, 2014 — It's a small unit with a big name ... and an even bigger mission.The command is the Medical Logistics Platoon, Detachment 3, Supply Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 451, and they are celebrating their one-year anniversary since they were established in October 2013.This mix of active-duty and reserve Sailors, 11 in all, are a dedicated group of... MORE

Petty Officer 3rd Class Garrett Minato (left) and Petty Officer Second Class Tate Keplinger, both hospital corpsmen assigned to Medical Logistics Platoon, Detachment 3, prepare field X-ray units for shipment to Okinawa, Oct. 7, 2014, at the Marine Corps Reserve Center on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. MEDLOG, Detachment 3, Supply Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 451, recently celebrated their one-year anniversary at Joint Base Charleston since the unit was established in October 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

Joint Base Charleston implements changes to DUI Battle Plan
October 1, 2014 — After a successful first year, the Joint Base Charleston DUI Battle Plan has been expanded to include all JB Charleston installations.Instead of DUIs only affecting the level of the DUI condition solely on the Air Base, the new plan includes incidents that occur on the Weapons Station as well. Any time there is a DUI on JB Charleston, it will be... MORE

Energy reduction and Air Force priorities
September 23, 2014 — October is Energy Action Month, a time to think about the importance of energy in our daily lives, in the lives of our families and in our ability to accomplish our mission. The theme for Energy Action Month is "I am Air Force Energy," because we all have a role to play in ensuring energy security and achieving our mission to fly, fight and win, in... MORE

A&FRC, FFSC assist service members, families' needs throughout their career, beyond
September 17, 2014 — The Joint Base Charleston Airman and Family Readiness and Fleet and Family Support Centers are resources available on the installation for service members and their families to receive the tools, training and guidance they need to navigate the unique challenges of military service.Both facilities provide programs to service members from all... MORE

Kevin Hawks, transition assistance counselor, leads a class in the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Sept. 15, 2014 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The A&FRC and Fleet and Family Support Center provide service members and their families the tools, training and guidance they need to navigate the unique challenges of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. William O'Brien)

Streamlining medical records through HAIMS
September 8, 2014 — If you're about to retire and want to streamline the process of filing a medical claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Naval Health Clinic Charleston can help you do just that. Staff members at NHCC's Patient Administration Department will scan and upload your entire paper-based medical and dental records into the Health Artifacts... MORE

Early intervention key in preventing suicide
September 2, 2014 — According to data from the Department of Defense, suicide is the second leading cause of death for U.S. military personnel, surpassed only by unintentional injury. Awareness of suicide and the risk factors associated with suicide are vital to the prevention of such loss of life and its traumatic consequences for our families and our communities.How... MORE

EFMP, providing the support you need
August 13, 2014 — The Exceptional Family Member Program is here to help by supporting military families with special medical and educational needs.The EFMP's simple three component process includes identification and enrollment, assignment coordination and family support.Service members are encouraged to enroll family members with special medical or educational... MORE

Justice Files
August 12, 2014 — Involuntary Administrative Discharges The following Joint Base Charleston Airmen were involuntarily discharged for performance and/or conduct that demonstrated their lack of potential for further service. Members discharged from their current enlistment with a less than fully Honorable service characterization are not entitled to receive... MORE

The road to apprenticeship
April 30, 2014 — The military offers opportunities to active-duty service members which allows them to earn apprenticeships and certifications based on their military knowledge. One option is the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program."USMAP is a formal military training program executed by the Center for Personal and Professional Development that provides... MORE

Justice Files
April 28, 2014 — Courts-Martial - 1st QuarterOn Feb. 25, 2014, an airman first class from the 437th Operation Support Squadron, was tried by special court-martial for three violations of Article 112a, wrongful use of a controlled substance. The member was charged with two specifications of wrongful use of marijuana and one specification of wrongful use of cocaine... MORE