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Proper Exercise + Healthy Diet = Weight Loss
September 1, 2015 — Have you ever wondered why you can run countless miles or use the elliptical machine for hours on end and you still can't lose weight? So you research the next workout fad or up-and-coming supplement but those too leave you with little to no results. Perhaps the next time you're on a computer, you need to research dieting plans to meet your... MORE

Macdill AFB civics receive JB CHS showcase
September 1, 2015 — Civic Leaders from Macdill Air Force Base, Fl., visited Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 27, 2015, to receive a demonstration of the operational capabilities of the installation and its units.Click here for the photos. MORE

Members of Joint Base Charleston leadership and civic leaders from Macdill Air Force Base pose for a group photo together in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker, Aug. 27, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Macdill Civic Leaders tour was an opportunity to show visiting Honorary Commanders and Advisory Council members the capabilities of JB Charleston. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman George Goslin)

Housing Residents complete feedback forms, earn prizes
August 31, 2015 — MORE

Joint Base Charleston leadership and Balfour Beatty Communities management present military housing resident’s awards, August 27, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. To be eligible for the awards, housing residents completed the annual customer-service feedback forms. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt)

USCGC James arrives in Charleston, S.C.
August 31, 2015 — MORE

The United States Coast Guard Cutter James, the second National Security Cutter for the East Coast, transits to its homeport in Charleston, S.C., August 28, 2015. The James is the fifth NSC built out of eight planned for the Legend class cutter fleet. The ship’s namesake, Capt. Joshua James, a native of Hull, Massachusetts, is credited with saving more than 600 lives during his time with the U.S. Life-Saving Service, which merged with the Revenue Cutter Service in 1915 to create the modern U.S. Coast Guard. The James links today’s crew with the renowned lifesavers of the past. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt)

ALS Class 15-F John L. Levitow Award winner
August 28, 2015 — MORE

Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief present the John L. Levitow Award to Senior Airman Patrick Esmerado, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron supply technician Aug. 27, 2015, at the Charleston Club on JB Charleston, S.C. The John L. Levitow award is given for a student’s exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and a scholar. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Rear Adm. Bono visits NHCC
August 26, 2015 — MORE

Rear Adm. Raquel Bono, chief, Navy Medical Corps and director, National Capital Region Medical Directorate, discusses the future of military medicine with Capt. Elizabeth Maley, commanding officer of Naval Health Clinic Charleston (right); NHCC Executive Officer Capt. Rosemary Malone (left); and NHCC Command Master Chief Robert Mile, Aug. 21, during Bono's visit to NHCC. Bono's visit at NHCC was one stop on her two-week tour of military treatment facilities. (Navy photo/ Hospitalman Mark Simon)

AF Community Partnership Program JB Charleston Tabletop Exercise
August 26, 2015 — MORE

Lt. Col. Ralph Taylor, 628th Mission Support Group deputy commander, begins the Air Force Community Partnership Program Joint Base Charleston Tabletop Exercise, August 26, 2015 at Trident Tech College in North Charleston, S.C. The JB Charleston TTX was the culmination of several planning meetings where a core group of installation and community leaders shared information on existing partnerships, organizational needs and capabilities/resources and identified potential partnering opportunities to reduce operating and service costs or reduce risks, while retaining or enhancing quality. The exercise served as a forum for members of the installation and local communities to engage in focused discussions related to the concept of partnering and clearly identify the next steps required to make the opportunities become reality. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt)

Women's Equality Day
August 26, 2015 — MORE

Joint Base Charleston Airmen march together for national Women’s Equality Day at JB Charleston, SC, Aug. 25, 2015. Women’s Equality Day began in 1972, where it was originally called Women’s Rights Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)

Providing Mental Health
August 26, 2015 — (This article is part of Joint Base Charleston's Integrated Delivery System series. These stories focus on an IDS program, highlighting their services.)While the challenges of working in the military can be physically and mentally demanding, there is an Air Force support organization to assist those who may feel confused, stressed, overwhelmed or... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jessica Meyer, 628th Medical Group Mental Health clinic flight chief, pets Sookie, the Mental Health animal assisted activity dog, Aug. 25, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Sookie’s job is to help people feel more comfortable and relaxed when trying to talk about rough subjects as well as boost morale around base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)

Naval Munitions Command upload cargo to USNS Lewis and Clark
August 26, 2015 — MORE

The USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE-1) waits for a cargo upload while docked March, 25, 2015, at Naval Weapons Station Wharf Alpha, Charleston, S.C. The Lewis and Clark is a replenishment naval vessel. In 2012, USNS Lewis and Clark became one of 12 ships that comprise the United States Marine Corps Maritime Prepositioning Program. Prepositioning ships provides quick and efficient movement of military equipment/supplies between operating areas without reliance on other nations' transportation networks. These ships assure U.S. regional combatant commanders they will have what they need to quickly respond in a crisis - anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)