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Tops in Blue to perform in Charleston
October 14, 2015 — Get ready for a fantastic night of free entertainment. TOPS IN BLUE, the premier entertainment showcase of the U. S. Air Force will perform at Joint Base Charleston on Tuesday, October 20 at 7 p.m. in the North Charleston Performing Arts Center.Join TOPS IN BLUE, as they perform "Freedom's Song," a celebration of the freedom we enjoy as... MORE

Feds Feed Families 2015 efforts close
October 14, 2015 — Joint Base Charleston finished up the annual Feds Feeds Families campaign on October 2, 2015. Launched in 2009 as part of President Obama's United We Serve campaign, Feds Feed Families was designed to help food banks and pantries stay stocked during summer months when they traditionally see a decrease in donations and an increase in need.At JB... MORE

Trick or Treat: Halloween Safety in the Lowcountry
October 14, 2015 — Halloween is an exciting night for children to dress up, go trick-or-treating, attend parties and get free goodies. As always, the Team Charleston community is looking forward to a safe and secure night of fun, the hours for trick-or-treating on base will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Oct. 31.To ensure a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treating experience,... MORE

Greetings from new SARC
October 14, 2015 — Hello Everyone! My name is Christine Adcox and I am the new SARC (Sexual Assault Response Coordinator). I am so happy to be here and working with JB Charleston Airman, dependents and civilian employees.A little about me, I moved here from Marine Corp Recruiting Depot (Parris Island) where, for the previous five years, I was the SARC and Victim... MORE

Vietnam veterans visit JB Charleston
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Senior Airman Joshua Sanders, 628th Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordinance disposal apprentice, explains EOD equipment to Joe Burkhart, Vietnam War veteran, in a hangar at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., on Oct. 10, 2015. Burkhart and the other Vietnam War veterans were visiting JB Charleston for a base tour. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)

Operation Supplement Safety
October 13, 2015 — Airmen and Sailors alike want to be healthy, fit, and have plenty of energy to get through their days. When does pursuing these goals have adverse side effects on your health and, possibly, affect the future of your career?Supplements, energy drinks and health foods are becoming increasingly popular and some even have approval of the U.S... MORE

This illustration created on Oct. 13, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., contains information on how to help identify safe dietary supplements by listing questions pertaining to the product as well as sample labels showing hazards to be aware of. Operation Supplement Safety brings awareness to what dietary supplements are on the market and how to decide what is safe to take and what isn't through education. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Tech. Sgt. Renae Pittman)

Behind finance's desk
October 8, 2015 — When thinking of banking or finance, people may have a tendency to think: short hours and a relatively simple job. However, this is a superficial view of a very detailed occupation.Not only are the finance team's hours much longer than the lobby sign indicates, the job is much more complicated and detail oriented than commonly understood."We don't... MORE

Airman Christopher Tillman, 628th Comptroller Squadron financial systems technician, helps SSgt. Rob MacPeek, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance operator and Candace MacPeek file paperwork in the finance office on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., Oct. 7, 2015. MacPeek and his wife, Candace, were updating their marital status.

Smoke detectors help keep families safe
October 7, 2015 — Keep your family safe with a working smoke alarm in every bedroom.Did you know that roughly half of home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when most people are asleep?Smoke alarms save lives. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out. In fact, having a... MORE

Red Ribbon Campaign
October 7, 2015 — This month we celebrate one of the oldest drug prevention efforts in the country. The Red Ribbon campaign held Oct. 23-31, 2015, is a means for individuals and communities to take a stand for our children's future by committing to providing drug education and prevention as well as committing to a drug free life and ultimately a drug free... MORE

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 7, 2015 — The nation and the military have made remarkable progress over the past 30 years in recognizing domestic violence as a crime, providing legal remedies, social supports and coordinated community responses. Yet millions of families continue to be traumatized by abuse, leading to increased rates of crime, violence and suffering.Violence against women,... MORE