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November 2015 Commander's Call
November 20, 2015 — MORE

Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, speaks during a commander's call Nov. 20, 2015, at the base theater on JB Charleston -- Air Base, S.C.

JB Charleston volunteers for Day of Caring event
November 19, 2015 — MORE

Senior Chief Petty Officer Justin Thompson, an instructor at the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command at Joint Base Charleston – NWS, S.C., helps remove an in-grown tree from the fence at the Young Men’s Christian Association in Summerville, S.C., on Nov. 13, 2015. Thompson and other JB Charleston members were at the YMCA and several other locations to participate in the Day of Caring event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)

JB Charleston hosts mock deployment line
November 19, 2015 — MORE

Joint Base Charleston members and volunteers simulate a deployment line with children participating in a mock deployment line event November 14, 2015, at the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron on JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The event was held to give children a glimpse into what it’s like for their parents to prepare for a deployment. During the event, children transitioned through a mock processing line where they spoke to several base agencies including the chapel, medical, finance, Airman and Family Readiness Center, base leadership and more. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Day of Caring -- 2015
November 18, 2015 — On Friday, November 13, over 3,800 members from all across Joint Base Charleston joined Trident United Way's Day of Caring volunteer event to assist three of the local counties--Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester. Ten volunteer projects, mostly at public schools, totaled over 5,000 volunteer hours giving back to our local communities. Col. Robert... MORE

Sailors assigned to Naval Nuclear Power Training Command on Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station pose for a photo aboard USS YORKTOWN (CV-10) at Patriot’s Pointe Naval and Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant, S.C., Nov. 13, 2015. More than 3,500 NNPTC staff and students volunteered during the 2015 Trident United Way Day of Caring. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Pastrick / Released).

Logistics deputy retires
November 18, 2015 — The 841st Transportation Battalion hosted a joint, Army - Navy, retirement ceremony celebrating the career of Navy Lieutenant Commander Anthony J. Seifert (a.k.a. Otter). The ceremony took place at the Navy Memorial Amphitheater in North Charleston, S.C. on October 30, 2015. Many family members, former coworkers and countless friends attended... MORE

Lieutenant Commander Seifert and his wife, Janna, are piped ashore during his retirement ceremony on Oct. 30, 2015 at the Navy Memorial Amphitheater in North Charleston, S.C. Seifert’s 23 year career included assignments as Food Service Officer, Logistics, Plans and Policy Officer, Force Ordnance Officer, JTF-HOA Operations Logistics Officer, Instructor/Clearance Officer, Naval Postgraduate School.

Family Weekend Retreat
November 18, 2015 — November is Month of the Military Family and Joint Base Charleston kicked off the m with a Family Weekend Retreat at the Short Stay Recreational Area November 6-8, 2015. This event was spearheaded by Angela Cottman, a Work Life Consultant at the Fleet & Family Support Center. Thirteen families registered for the no-cost event.The theme, "Family is... MORE

Maj. Kimberly Champagne (left) and her spouse Maj. Cyrus Champagne, both members of the 315th Airlift Wing, join their daughter Sara Grace for a photo after winning the “Chopped Family Competition” during a free family weekend retreat at the Short Stay Recreational Area in Moncks Corner, S.C. on Nov. 7, 2015. Six families participated and were challenged to create a healthy smoothie with at least four fruits and three vegetables in five minutes. They were judged on creativity, presentation, taste, level of difficulty and if all ingredients were used. (Courtesy photo/Angela Cottman)

Smoking and oral health truths
November 16, 2015 — Smoking negatively effects oral cavity health by increasing the risk of gum disease, oral cancer and staining. Additionally, smoking delays healing and decreases success rates for dental therapies.Smoking also directly increases your chances for developing periodontitis or gum disease. Periodontitis leads to the destruction of the gum tissue and... MORE

Want to avoid the flu?
November 16, 2015 — Chilly mornings are a reminder that fall is here and it is time to get flu shots! The flu season typically runs from fall to early spring. During these months, we can expect to be surrounded by people battling fever, cough, runny nose, sore throats and muscle aches. These symptoms can range from mild to severe and, in some cases, they can lead to... MORE

Thanksgiving food safety tips
November 16, 2015 — Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to gather over a variety of fall delicacies and reflect about what to be thankful for during the past year. However, there is one thing often overlooked, food safety. By practicing simple food handling procedures such as proper cooking and storing of food items, foodborne illness can be... MORE

Kickball promotes SAPR awareness
November 16, 2015 — MORE

Members of the “Helm’s Deep” kickball team representing Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit pose for a group photo after winning the kickball tournament on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Nov. 7, 2015. The event was hosted by the Navy’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class John Haynes/Released)