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Be an ACE participate in Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September 22, 2015 — As a mental health technician, I am fortunate to talk and engage with people in my clinic and through outreach events. I signed up for the opportunity to help people who are facing family, occupational and other life stressors. So far, it has been very rewarding to see the positive impact my skill set has had on the lives of my fellow Airman,... MORE

Ombudsmen Luncheon
September 21, 2015 — MORE

Navy Captain Scott Cooledge, outgoing Naval Science professor and commanding officer for the local Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, speaks to the audience at the Charleston Council Navy League Ombudsman luncheon at the Embassy Suites Convention Center in Charleston, SC, Sept. 17, 2015. Navy Captain Doug Walker, the new Navy ROTC commanding officer and professor of naval science at the USC, assumes command this week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)

AF leaders, spouses talk improvements in family programs, voice concerns
September 21, 2015 — Air Force senior leaders and their spouses discussed the improvements in family programs and opportunities, their concerns cutting basic allowance for housing for a member of dual-service couples, as well as other topics of interest during the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 14 in Washington... MORE

Some of the Air Force's senior leaders and their spouses answer questions about family issues during an Airman and Family Programs senior leader town hall, during the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

Eligible civilians can apply for out-of-cycle developmental education
September 21, 2015 — Eligible Air Force civilians interested in out-of-cycle opportunities to enroll in the Air Command and Staff College Online Master's Program or attend Civilian Acculturation Leadership Training can apply through Sept. 30 for a 2016 slot.The ACSC master's program and CALT are two of many developmental education programs open to civilian employees... MORE

POW/MIA Vigil Run
September 18, 2015 — MORE

(Left to right) Lt. Col. Dennis Majors, Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, GM1 Joseph Blacka, Lance Cpl. John Meert and Staff Sgt. Gregory Hamlin, 628th Comptroller Squadron participate in the 24 hour POW/MIA Vigil Run Sept. 18, 2015, at the Air Base track on JB Charleston, S.C. National POW/MIA Recognition day is traditionally observed on the third Friday in September each year. The Vigil Run is to honor our country’s prisoners of war and those missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Suicide prevention awareness month
September 16, 2015 — MORE

(U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)

437th AMXS Sgt. recieves Air Force Commendation medal
September 16, 2015 — MORE

Major Robert Wryder Jr., 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, presents the Air Force Commendation medal to SSgt. Marcus Williams, a 437th AMXS hydraulics craftsman, in the 437th AMXS auditorium at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, Sept. 16, 2015. Williams received this reward for saving a civilian’s life after a motorcycle accident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)

Avoiding the Truth
September 16, 2015 — As a military family, we have adopted and attempt to live by our core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment every day. President Abraham Lincoln could not endure the thought of cheating anyone, even though it had been done unintentionally. One day a woman bought a bill of goods in Offutt's store amounting to something over two dollars. She paid... MORE

Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony
September 16, 2015 — MORE

Joint Base Charleston’s newest Chief Petty Officer selects are hatted by their sponsors Sept. 16, 2015, at the Redbank Club on JB Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. CPO’s serve a dual role as both technical experts and as leaders. The new selects (Left to right) are EMC(SW/AW) Thomas Byers, Navy Operation Support Center, LSC(SW/AW) Christopher Byrd, NOSC, YNC(SW/AW) Ashley Cooper, Navy Consolidated Brig Charleston, HMC Marchae Howard, NOSC, FCC(SW) William McElroy, NAVCONBRIG Charleston, YNC(EXW) Jayna Sampson, NOSC, MNC(SW) David Toyloy, Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston and DCC(EXW) Paul Wilkins, NOSC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Honoring Gold Star Mothers and Family Day
September 16, 2015 — On behalf of the Navy Gold Star Program and the Fleet and Family Support Center, we would like to invite you to join us in honoring and recognizing those who have lost a son or daughter serving in the United States Armed Forces, Sunday, Sept. 27 as part of Gold Star Mothers and Family Day.The mothers of fallen service members began calling... MORE