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Khaki Ball Welcomes New Chiefs
September 30, 2015 — MORE

(left to right) Master-at-Arms Chief Petty Officer Rick Crowell, Electrician’s Mate Chief Petty Officer Thomas Byers, Mineman Chief Petty Officer David Toyloy, Logistic Specialist Chief Petty Officer Ashley Cooper, Yeoman Chief Petty Officer Chris Byrd, Fire Controlman Chief Petty Officer Rob McElroy, and Mineman Chief Petty Officer Michael Taylor pose for a group photo during this year’s Khaki Ball held at the Redbank Club, Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, Sept. 26, 2015. The event is held throughout the U.S. Navy each year to welcome the newly pinned Chiefs, their spouses and significant others into the Chiefs Mess. One of the proudest days in a Sailor’s life is the date when he or she dons the khaki uniform. (Courtesy Photo)

Runners Light up the Night
September 30, 2015 — MORE

(left to right) Rebecca Castillo, Alia Burton, Choloe Wyatt, and Yolanda King pose for a photo prior to participating in this year’s annual Glow Run held at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station on Sept. 25, 2015. Over 100 runners participated in this year’s run. Andrew Chapman had the fastest time for males at 22 minutes and Emily Erdmann held the fastest time for females at just over 26 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Laura Abell)

Rules for Participation in Outside Organizations
September 30, 2015 — Many Department of Defense employees, both military and civilians, are involved in community outreach efforts outside of their professional organizations. Understanding the rules and legal consequences of a DOD employee's involvement in a private company, professional association, non-profit organization, school board, fundraising event or... MORE

Celebrate start of holiday savings at your commissary
September 30, 2015 — October represents the unofficial start of the holiday season for commissary customers who want to see store promotions, giveaways and more opportunities for discounts beyond their usual 30 percent or more savings, said the Defense Commissary Agency's director of sales."Whether it is celebrating Oktoberfest with friends or saluting friends and... MORE

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
September 30, 2015 — We live in a world that is more connected than ever before. The Internet touches almost all aspects of everyone's daily life, whether we realize it or not. We connect with friends and family, conduct business and banking online and rely on many services, like transportation and electricity that are supported by online systems.Technology has... MORE

Be prepared for wildfires
September 30, 2015 — Every year across our nation, some homes survive - while many others do not - after a major wildfire. Those that survive almost always do so because their owners had prepared for the eventuality of fire, which is an inescapable force of nature in fire-prone wild land areas. Said in another way - if it's predictable, it's preventable!Wildfires often... MORE

NPTU Pins on Newest Chiefs
September 30, 2015 — MORE

Electronics Technician Chief Petty Officer Joe Post gets his anchors pinned on by Senior Chief Electronics Technician (ret) Dale Stevick (left) and, his brother, Aviation Electrician’s Mate Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas Post at the Nuclear Power Training Unit, Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, Sept 16, 2015. The ceremony welcomed 25 new members to the Chief’s Mess. This is a significant milestone in every Sailor’s career, representing more than a century of heritage and tradition. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist’s Mate Chief Petty Officer Justin D. Foil)

CFC open for giving
September 30, 2015 — The 2015 Combined Federal Campaign is currently underway for Team Charleston until Nov. 13.The CFC is a program designed to give all federal employees an opportunity to donate to eligible non-profit organizations which provide health and human service benefits throughout the world. These charities are reviewed on an annual basis by federal... MORE

Joint Base Charleston leadership is all smiles after signing their Combined Federal Campaign donation forms Sept. 24, 2015 at the Redbank Club on JB Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. The CFC’s mission is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all. After the CFC signing, Col. Robert Lyman, JB Charleston commander, held a Big 10 luncheon with JB Charleston’s mission partners providing leadership an opportunity to discuss issues or concerns, give mission updates and build team cohesiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

15th Airlift Squadron celebrates 75th Anniversary
September 30, 2015 — The Global Eagles of the Air Force 15th Airlift Squadron celebrated their 75th Anniversary during the Eagle Feather event held aboard the museum ship, USS Yorktown, on Sept. 19, 2015, in Charleston, S.C.Eagle Feather is a gathering held periodically to honor the history of the 15th AS, name new inductees to the Global Eagle Hall of Fame and... MORE

(Left to Right) Master Sgt. (ret) Gordon MacDougall, Lt. Col. (ret) Marc Tessier, Master Sgt. (ret) Jim Cheesborough, Maj. Gen. (ret) Martin M. Mazick and Master Sgt. (ret) Rene “Red” Delarosa pose for a group photo after being inducted into the Global Eagle Hall of Fame on the USS Yorktown in Charleston, S.C., Sept. 19, 2015. The Hall of Fame was established to recognize the significant achievements of its members to the community, the unit and the global mobility mission. Starting a new tradition, members inducted this year received a bright red blazer with the 15th AS Heritage patch emblazoned on the chest.

HAZMAT exercise
September 25, 2015 — MORE

Members of the 628th Medical Group and the 628th Civil Engineering Squadron setup a mock site to be part of a hazardous material exercise on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., Sept. 25, 2015. The two units from the 628th CES were the emergency management group and fire department. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)