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Football legend Herschel Walker tackles mental health at JB Charleston
August 12, 2014 — Herschel Walker, Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL running back, arrived at Joint Base Charleston, Aug. 6, 2014, as part of a full day visit of tours and speaking engagements.The College Football Hall of Famer shared his struggles of tackling mental illness with Airmen and Sailors. Walker has battled dissociative identity disorder for years, but... MORE

Herschel Walker, former NFL running back and Heisman Trophy winner, listens to Capt. Gerald Coscarelli, 16th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot, as he explains what the C-17 Globemaster III brings to the warfighter Aug. 6. 2014, at Joint Base Charleston
, S.C. Walker visited the base to share his story about growing up in Georgia, playing professional football and how he sought help from mental health professionals for his struggles with dissociative identity disorder. Walker spoke and met Sailors and Airmen at both the Weapons Station and Air Base where he met with service members and their families and signed autographs. Walker played college football at the University of Georgia and spent 14 years in the NFL. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading)

Back to school safety & resources
August 12, 2014 — Charleston County schools are back in session August 18 and that means increased traffic on the LowCountry roadways. Please pay particular attention to crossing areas such as the ones at Hill and West Jackson on the Air Base. The Charleston County Sherriff provides a crossing guard at this location, easily identified in her bright colored jacket... MORE

Justice Files
August 12, 2014 — Involuntary Administrative Discharges The following Joint Base Charleston Airmen were involuntarily discharged for performance and/or conduct that demonstrated their lack of potential for further service. Members discharged from their current enlistment with a less than fully Honorable service characterization are not entitled to receive... MORE

USCG celebrates 224th birthday
August 6, 2014 — MORE

A Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin pulls a rescue swimmer from the water during a demonstration Aug. 4, 2014, at U.S.C.G. Sector Charleston, S.C. The demonstration showed the Coast Guard’s rescue capabilities during the Coast Guard’s 224th birthday celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman George Goslin)

Back to school already?
August 6, 2014 — Charleston County SchoolsFirst Day Festival - August 17thCharleston County Schools is celebrating the 11th anniversary of this important event which is organized by the Mayor's Office for Children, Youth and Families. The festival is part of the "First Day" initiative which encourages parents to take their children to school on the first day. This... MORE

Teddy Palooza Campaign: Airmen support local community with donations
August 5, 2014 — MORE

Master Sgt. Eric Rainer, 628th Medical Group first sergeant, and Master Sgt. Travis Heath, 628th Communications Squadron first sergeant, deliver stuffed animals to ’My Sister’s House,’ which provides advocacy as well as therapy for women and children who have been victimized by domestic violence Aug. 5, 2014, in Charleston, S.C. The First Sergeant Council, along with help from Airman 1st Class Diedre Brown, from the 437th Maintenance Squadron, organized a Teddy Palooza Campaign in which Airmen from Joint Base Charleston donated hundreds of stuffed animals. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

In honor of 67 years of dedicated service...
August 5, 2014 — MORE

Capt. Julie Miavez, Naval Health Clinic Charleston optometrist, and Lt. j.g. Fred Nti, NHCC Materiel Management Department head, cut a cake in honor of the Navy Medical Service Corps 67th birthday Aug. 4, 2014, in the NHCC atrium. Also in attendance were (left to right) Capt. Daniel Denton, Lt. Lauren Brown, Lt. j.g. Teckolar Seals, Capt.Julie Miavez, Lt. j.g. Fred Nti, Capt. Marvin Jones, NHCC commanding officer, Lt.j.g. Danielle Donnelly, Lt. Brittany Haden and Lt. Crystal Massey. (U.S. Navy photo/Seaman Cody Meeks)

JB Charleston - Weapons Station renovates Building 302, builds new RV lot
August 4, 2014 — The Weapons Station is currently undergoing two facilities changes: the renovation of building 302, which houses the Navy Personnel Support Detachment among other offices on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, and the construction of a new lot for recreational vehicles.The estimated completion date for the new RV lot is late August or early... MORE

NNPTC honors graduates
August 4, 2014 — MORE

Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacob Welther-Burchett (second from right), and Ens. Edward Butler (right), are recognized as the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command Nuclear Power School class 1403 enlisted and officer honor graduates August 1, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Gabriel Villareal)

Navy Marine Corps Relief Society receives donation
August 1, 2014 — MORE

The Joint Base Charleston Navy Exchange recently concluded a fund raiser for the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society, selling discount coupons which could be used for purchases and raising more than $9,325. Attending the ceremony were Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, Beth Munoz, NEX general manager, Aurora Ramos, Mini-Mart manger, Col. Jeffrey DeVore, JB Charleston commander and Cmdr. David Tarwater, Naval Support Activity excecutive officer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)