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Citadel cadets meet with CGO's at JB Charleston
October 24, 2014 — Twenty-three cadets from The Citadel's Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 765, visited Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Oct. 22, 2014, for their "Senior Leadership Integration Seminar."The cadets are all in their senior year of school and will be commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force upon their graduation.Company... MORE

Cadets from Air Force Detachment 765 at The Citadel in Charleston, S.C., listen to Joint Base Charleston company grade officers as they speak about their respective careers and overall Air Force mission Oct. 22, 2014, at the Charleston Club on JB Charleston, S.C. The cadets were given the opportunity to listen to JB Charleston CGO’s during a mentorship conference where the cadets learned about the different jobs and careers available to them, and also the demands expectated of future second lieutenents. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

NSA names Sailors of the Year
October 23, 2014 — MORE

Naval Support Activity held an awards ceremony Oct. 23, 2014, at the Good Shepherd Chapel on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. During the ceremony, Petty Officer 1st Class Mark Vanwyck (second from left) was named the commands Sailor of the Year for fiscal year 2014, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Delmetrius Blanding (third from left) was named Blue Jacket of the Year for fiscal year 2014. The Junior Sailor of the Year was Petty Officer 2nd Class Brian Cobb who was not available for this photo. Congratulating the Sailors of the Year are Capt. Timothy Sparks, JB Charleston deputy commander and NSA commanding officer, Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Gardner, NSA command master chief and Cmdr. David Tarwater, NSA executive officer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

NAVCONBRIG presents Wounded Warrior a canine companion
October 23, 2014 — MORE

Rick Hairston, co-founder of Carolina Canines for Service and his dog Titus (left), present retired Air Force Lt. Col. Allison Farley with his new service dog Mordecai, a two-year old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever as Farley’s wife Audrey looks on Oct. 23, 2014, at the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Canines for Service is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to achieve greater independence and enhanced quality of life and to improving people's lives through the services of specially trained assistance. The training of a Canines for Veterans service dog takes about one year. Rescue dogs are trained by military prisoners and will learn more than 90 commands including basic obedience, intermediate skills like retrieving items and advanced skills such as opening doors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

Candlelight Vigil honors victims of domestic violence
October 23, 2014 — The Candlelight Vigil was held in remembrance of the victims of domestic violence in South Carolina. The event was a demonstration of the military community effectively building relationships within the local community to promote awareness and combat domestic violence. Click here for the full slideshow. MORE

Volunteers hold cardboard references to victims during the Candlelight Vigil at the Municipal Building in Goose Creek, S.C., Oct. 21, 2014. The cutouts were symbols of the victims who have perished due to domestic violence within the last year. The Candlelight Vigil was held in remembrance of the victims of domestic violence in South Carolina. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman George Goslin)

University of South Carolina ROTC visits Joint Base Charleston
October 22, 2014 — MORE

Cadets from the University of South Carolina Reserve Officer Training Corps pose for a group photo Oct. 17, 2014, after an orientation flight at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. In addition to the orientation flight, cadets visited the 628th Logistic Readiness Squadron mobility warehouse and observed a military working dog demonstration from the 628th Security Forces Squadron. Air Force ROTC is a program that develops commissioned officers for the Air Force while working toward a college degree. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman George Goslin)

Joint Base Charleston Exchange’s extended holiday return policy gives shoppers peace of mind
October 22, 2014 — To make gift giving easier, the Army & Air Force Exchange service is extending its return policy for items purchased from Nov. 1 to Dec. 24, 2014. The JB Charleston Exchange's standard policy allows returns anywhere from up to 15 to 90 days of purchase with a sales receipt. The holiday return/exchange policy extends these terms through Jan. 31,... MORE

628 MDG flu vaccination
October 22, 2014 — The 628th Medical Group Immunizations Clinic will provide flu vaccinations at the Charleston Club, Oct. 31, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., in the Magnolia Ballroom (Salon B). Flu vaccines will be available to all Tricare beneficiaries ages 2 and older. Both, the flu mist and flu shot will be available. Wear comfortable clothing so we can access your... MORE

FLETC, JB Charleston sign updated use agreement
October 22, 2014 — MORE

Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, and Connie Patrick, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers director, sign an updated usage agreement Oct. 21, 2014, at the No Wake Zone at the FLETC in North Charleston, S.C. The original agreement was with the old Naval Weapons Station and needed to be updated due to joint basing. The usage agreement provides continuing cooperation and co-usage of the five firearm ranges on the Weapons Station. Situated on the site of the former Charleston Naval Base, FLETC is part of the Department of Homeland Security and one of four Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers in the United States, providing training for those who protect the homeland. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

437th AW supports Operation United Assistance
October 21, 2014 — As the world watches the Ebola epidemic unfold, Airmen from the 437th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., are in the thick of the fight.Aircrews from the 14th Airlift Squadron and 17th Airlift Squadron were two of the first five crews from Joint Base Charleston that went to Africa in support of Operation United Assistance. The other three... MORE

“Little Heroes” receive recognition
October 20, 2014 — MORE

Colonel John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes, 437th AW command chief, spend time with children of deployed and recently deployed service members following a "Little Heroes" ceremony Oct. 16, 2014, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The ceremony honored 13 children ages 3 to 14. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Renae Pittman)