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Physical Therapy and Security Forces - side by side
November 25, 2015
The 628th Medical Group meet with the 628th Security Forces Squadron outside the SFS building to discuss assignments at Joint Base Charleston – AB, S.C., on Nov. 20, 2015. The 628th MDG immersed themselves with the 628th SFS to develop workout and treatment programs to improve the physical being of members of the 628th SFS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)
JB Charleston spouses tour base
November 24, 2015
Navy Captain Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, begins the day for the JB Charleston senior leadership spouses with a background brief about the Naval Weapons Station in the Fleet and Family Support Center at JB Charleston – NWS, S.C., on Nov. 20, 2015. The previous day, the spouses had been given a tour of the Air Base to include demonstrations by the canine unit and a static display of one of JB Charleston’s C-17 Globemaster III’s. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
November 24, 2015
USNS Spearhead at port
November 24, 2015
The USNS Spearhead (T-EPF-1), a Joint High Speed Vessel class ship, is in dry dock Oct. 20, 2015, at the Navy port in Charleston, S.C. The EPF-1 is a high-speed, shallow draft, surface ship able to transport payloads of more than 600 short tons or a fully equipped company-sized unit rapidly over intra-theater distances. These company-sized units can embark and debark as intact military formations with vehicles and weapons ready for immediate employment. . The crew is able to quickly reconfigure loads as mission requirements change. The JHSV class of ship is an auxiliary (non-warship) vessel designed to operate in non-threatening environments. In higher threat environments, it will operate under the protection of warships or other joint assets. JHSV class ships are being built to American Bureau of Shipbuilding (ABS) High Speed Naval Craft (HSNC) standards, and will not be shock hardened. As an intra-theater connector, JHSVs will be capable of self-deploying to theaters of operations and then moving forces and supplies within the theater. The ship is operated by the US Navy's Military Sealift Command with a crew of civil service mariners, who rotate about every four months. The local Military Sealift Command office provides logistical, husbanding support and operational oversight to all MSC (USNS) vessels. The ship’s current master is Capt. Doug Casavant. (Courtesy photo by Chief engineer J. Hansen)
437th AMXS gathers for Thanksgiving potluck
November 24, 2015
The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron enjoys their Thanksgiving potluck in Hangar 2 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., on Nov. 19, 2015. Since the 437th AMXS is a 24/7 base operations unit, they held three different potlucks to ensure members of all three work shifts could have a Thanksgiving celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)
NWS personnel achieve small craft qualification
November 23, 2015
Recently, Lieutenant Commander Timothy McMichael, JB Charleston 628th Security Force Squadron, deputy commander (left) and Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston - Naval Weapons Station commander (right) presented small craft qualification insignia to Master at Arms First Class Ethan Holland, Master at Arms First Class Mark Van Wyck, Master at Arms Second Brian Cobb and Mr. Scott Olson. By achieving the small craft insignia these individuals are recognized as subject matter experts in harbor patrol operations. The qualifying process includes seamanship and navigation training, maritime security patrol operations, two tactical exercises and an oral board.
Sailor awarded Military Outstanding Volunteer Service medal
November 23, 2015
Recently Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston - Naval Weapons Station commander (left) presented Master at Arm Second Class William Roberts with the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. Williams volunteered over 290 off-duty hours to various charities including the Wounded Warrior Project, Victoria Veterans Home, Habitat for Humanity and American Legion Post #116. Additionally, he assisted children by raising awareness of autism through the Chick-fil-A Foundation, reading to classes at the Krayon Academy and raising over $17,000 for the Mamie Gross Elementary School PTA.
Sailor awarded Military Outstanding Volunteer Service medal
November 23, 2015
Recently Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston - Naval Weapons Station commander (left) presented Master at Arm Second Class William Roberts with the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. Williams volunteered over 290 off-duty hours to various charities including the Wounded Warrior Project, Victoria Veterans Home, Habitat for Humanity and American Legion Post #116. Additionally, he assisted children by raising awareness of autism through the Chick-fil-A Foundation, reading to classes at the Krayon Academy and raising over $17,000 for the Mamie Gross Elementary School PTA.
COMPASS class graduates
November 23, 2015
The most recent COMPASS course graduating class poses at the Reagan Center, JB Charleston – NWS on November 19, 2015. COMPASS, a team-mentoring program developed by Navy spouses for Navy spouses, is held several times throughout the year. The unique course helps spouses understand and meet the challenges of the Navy lifestyle. For more information on COMPASS call toll free 1-877-673-7773.
COMPASS program mentors gather
November 23, 2015
Capt. Timothy Sparks, JB Charleston deputy commander (left), poses with COMPASS course mentors (L-R), Missy Geiser, Aimee Pereira, Bridget Thresher, Liz Morrow and Kuria Spindler at the Reagan Center, JB Charleston – NWS on November 19, 2015. COMPASS, a team-mentoring program developed by Navy spouses for Navy spouses, is held several times throughout the year. The unique course helps spouses understand and meet the challenges of the Navy lifestyle. For more information on COMPASS call toll free 1-877-673-7773.