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NNPTC Barracks Bash supports SAAM
April 16, 2014 — MORE

Petty Officer 1st Class Chris Bryant, an electrician’s mate and staff member assigned to the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response victim advocate, takes his place in a dunk tank to raise money for Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 11, 2014 during the NNPTC bi-monthly barracks bash cookout on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. During the event, the SAPR team helped raise $2,300 for victim assistance and sexual assault education. (US Navy photo /Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Pastrick)

Through Airmen’s Eyes: Language enabled airman program ‘perfect’ for lieutenant with five languages
April 15, 2014 — For many Americans, being bilingual is an admirable feat. Proficiency in five languages, though, is a whole other level - a level that one contracting officer at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. has achieved through lifelong learning."Learning a language and maintaining it is like running. The 'secret' of improving your running performance is by running... MORE

U Drive. U Text. U Pay.
April 15, 2014 — If you're caught texting while driving, the message you receive might not be from your cell phone, but from law enforcement.And while cell phones play a huge role in distracted driving, there are many other risks that can cause drivers to become distracted.Distracted driving is caused by any activity that could divert a person's attention away from... MORE

The Joint Base Charleston Best Practices program
April 14, 2014 — A. PURPOSE: This guidance will assist the 628th Air Base Wing and all Joint Base Charleston Mission Partners in identifying, documenting, approving and auditing the best practices for delivering installation support services for Joint Base Charleston. References are the Joint Base Implementation Guidance (dated Jan. 22, 2008) and Joint Base... MORE

JB Charleston highlights Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 11, 2014 — MORE

Mary Lauterbach holds up the Inspector General’s report about her daughter's sexual assault during her speech to members of Joint Base Charleston during a Sexual Assault Awareness Month event April 11, 2014, at the Air Base Theater on JB Charleston, S.C. Lauterbach’s daughter, U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach, was sexually assaulted and murdered while on active duty in 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Renae Pittman)

Guardian SAR swimmer awarded for heroism
April 11, 2014 — Sailors know their ship. The constant hum of machinery, the pitch and roll of the ship as it rides the waves, and the routine announcements over the ship's 1MC (public address system) all become sounds of normalcy and provide a sense of comfort to Sailors at sea. Sailors can also sense when something is wrong. And when Sailors are jolted out of... MORE

The mine countermeasures ship USS Guardian (MCM 5) is seen in this photo released Thursday Jan. 17, 2013, by the Armed Forces of the Philippines Western Command after running aground off Tubbataha Reef. The reef is about 400 nautical miles southwest of Manila, Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Western Command)

Family Circle Cup honors military
April 9, 2014 — MORE

Col. Jeffrey Devore, Joint Base Charleston commander, provides support for the opening ceremonies at the Family Circle Cup Tennis Tournament on Military Appreciation Night April 3, 2014, at the Family Circle Cup stadium on Daniel Island, S.C. Along with Devore are representatives from the Family Circle Cup and professional tennis players, (far left) Lucie Safarova and Samantha Stosur (right). (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading)

Kickball tournament teams take a stand against sexual assault
April 7, 2014 — MORE

Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program, kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness Month with the third annual kickball tournament, April 5, 2014, at Locklear Park on JB Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. Thirty-seven teams participated in the event. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Pastrick)

Navy scholarship program seeks medical student applicants
April 7, 2014 — Naval Flight Surgeon and Dermatologist Dr. (Lt. Cmdr.) Josephine Nguyen has a message for medical students: Consider the U.S. Navy's Health Professions Scholarship Program. The Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program is an outstanding way to pay for medical school and to ensure immediate employment following graduation. The program covers 100%... MORE

NHCC ties ribbon in support of SAAM
April 7, 2014 — MORE

Capt. Marvin Jones, Naval Health Clinic Charleston commanding officer, Lt. Nikki Pritchard, NHCC Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Point of Contact (left), and Lt. Erin Curtis, alternate SAPR POC, tie a teal ribbon on a tree in front of the NHCC, April 4, 2014, in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout April, NHCC staff members commit themselves to raising awareness and promoting the prevention of sexual violence through public education and special events. (U.S. Navy photo/Kris Patterson)