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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.
November 2015 Commander's Call
November 20, 2015
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
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
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
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).