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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
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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)

Joint Base Charleston plays role in large NATO exercise
November 16, 2015 — Joint Base Charleston's 437th Airlift Wing recently participated in NATO's largest exercise in over 20 years.Exercise Ultimate Reach 16-1, a part of the larger Exercise Trident Juncture 15, took place Nov. 2-8.Ultimate Reach is an annual U.S. Transportation Command-sponsored, live-fly exercise designed to exercise the ability of 18th Air Force to... MORE

Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division board a C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Ultimate Reach 16, Nov. 4, 2015, on the flightline at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Ultimate Reach is an annual U.S. Transportation Command-sponsored live-fly exercise designed to exercise the ability of the 18th Air Force to plan and conduct strategic airdrop missions. This iteration of Ultimate Reach partnered with NATO Exercise Trident Juncture, held in various locations across Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Homage to the Fallen
November 16, 2015 — The front courtyard of the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center was filled to capacity on the morning of November 10. Though rain showers had threatened just moments before, the sun shone through as area Veterans, patients, and VA administrative officials and employees gathered to witness the unveiling of a sculpture donated to the Charleston VA... MORE

Sculpture by Vietnam War Veteran Dr. Edward Byrd of Pfc. Dennis Lee Lobbezoo, a Marine who lost his life in 1968 during the Vietnam War (Courtesy Photo/Lanelle Strawder)

Training our nation's law enforcement
November 16, 2015 — When you see a blue uniform with a badge safety and protection should come to mind. They walk the streets and drive the roads keeping the general public safe from harm. Being police officers, they're always looking for ways to improve their skills.At the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Charleston, S.C., there are a wide range of... MORE

Law enforcement officers start orientation at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Charleston, S.C., on Nov. 3, 2015 prior to an active shooter training exercise. The active shooter program is a four day course to help law enforcement officers better handle an actual active shooter situation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)