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VTF, providing expert care for your pets
November 5, 2014 — MORE

Army Spc. Valeria Montes, Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment facility animal care specialist, performs a routine checkup on Chico, a military working dog, Nov. 4, 2014, at the Veterinarian Treatment Facility on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Not only do the veterinarians care for traditional house pets, they also tend to the MWDs making sure they are healthy and ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Oh dear, I just hit a deer
November 3, 2014 — You're driving to work. Its 6 a.m. and dark outside and your lights are barely illuminating the woods on one side of the road and the open field on the other.All of a sudden there is a flash in front of your car, a loud noise, and you're pushed against your seatbelts as you hit the brakes.You have just become a statistic, one of the 2,000 people... MORE

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Fall and winter seasons are the most common time for a person to hit a deer while driving. (Courtesy graphic)

Team Charleston runs from zombies...for charity!
October 31, 2014 — It was a scary morning as Team Charleston personnel participated in the Joint Base Charleston Combined Federal Campaign Zombie Run Oct. 31, 2014, at JB Charleston, S.C. The 1.7 mile run forced over 250 runners to dodge zombies in three "contaminated" areas in order to "survive." MORE

A volunteer dressed as a zombie waits for runners participating in the Joint Base Charleston Combined Federal Campaign Zombie Run Oct. 31, 2014, at JB Charleston, S.C. Forty volunteers and 250 runners participated in the 1.7 mile fund raising event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Renae Pittman)

Caring for military children through the holidays
October 30, 2014 — The holidays bring a unique need for child care services for military members and their families. Units host holiday parties and other events, inviting service members to bring their spouses, but the question remains - who will watch the children?During the work week, Joint Base Charleston has various child care options for military parents to... MORE

Zombie run for CFC
October 30, 2014 — MORE

The 1st CFC Awareness Zombie Run is taking place this Friday, October 31st at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Fitness Center. The show time is 0715 with a start time of 0730.

Dining facility undergoes changes for the better
October 29, 2014 — The Gaylor Dining Facility on Joint Base Charleston recently changed to a new operating system. It has moved to a new system called Corporate Automated Food Enterprise, or CAFÉ."The new CAFÉ program will eventually be implemented Air Force wide," said Tech. Sgt. Harvey Greenwood, 628th Force Support Squadron dining facility manager. "There is some... MORE

Choctaw County makes port call at JB Charleston
October 29, 2014 — MORE

It was a foggy morning as USNS Choctaw County prepares to moor at Wharf ALPHA, Oct. 29, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Choctaw County is a joint high speed vessel designed for rapid, intra-theater transport of troops and military equipment. The JHSV has a reconfigurable 20,000-square-foot mission bay area that can quickly adapt to support a number of different missions – anything from carrying containerized portable hospitals to support disaster relief to transporting tanks and troops. These ships are capable of transporting approximately 600 tons of military troops, vehicles, supplies and equipment 1,200 nautical miles at an average speed of 35 knots, and are designed to operate in austere ports and waterways, providing added flexibility to U.S. warfighters worldwide.

Naval Academy seeks Reserve instructors
October 28, 2014 — Attention Navy Reserve officers: Are you interested in an opportunity to teach, inspire and empower the next generation of American leaders to serve our nation?The U.S. Naval Academy needs qualified Navy Reserve officers, especially at the ranks of lieutenant, lieutenant commander and commander, with at least a master's degree in an appropriate... MORE

A League of Their Own
October 28, 2014 — Airmen assigned to the 437th Maintenance Squadron volunteered their time to be "buddies" during a Miracle League baseball game for special needs children, Oct. 25, 2014, in Summerville, S.C.According to the Miracle League website, "the goal of the Summerville Miracle League is to enhance the lives of people with special needs. This will be... MORE

Staff Sgt. Westmoreland, 437th Maintenance Squadron, identifies different positions in the outfield to Dalton, a Falcons team member, during a Miracle League baseball game on Oct. 25, 2014, in Summerville, S.C. Westmoreland volunteered with 12 others Airmen from the 437th MSX, to assist the children with a game of baseball. The Miracle League helps special needs children who play baseball with the assistance of volunteer buddies.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Renae Pittman)

Task Force evaluating Lambs and Hunley Park Elementary Schools
October 28, 2014 — The Community Task Force evaluating the future of Lambs and Hunley Park Elementary Schools, continues to explore configuration options. The task force team includes principals, teachers, parents and community partners for both schools. Dr. James Winbush, associate superintendent, is facilitating the process. The Task Force's mission is to... MORE