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Happy Winners!
February 4, 2014 — MORE

Heidi Wingo, wife of Lt. Col. Joseph Wingo, 628th Communications Squadron commander, was the grand prize winner of the drawing for a 60” flat screen television Feb. 2, 2014, during the Charleston Club’s Super Bowl party at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Helping mom claim her prize and load it into the family van was 9-year old Sophia Wingo. The grand prize drawing was exclusively for Charleston Club members attending the party. “We’ve been members most of the time since he was a lieutenant,” said Wingo, referring to her husband. Where is the huge TV going when it gets home? “Not in any of the kid’s rooms!” said Wingo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Gary Grove)

Naval Academy Summer Seminar Program seeks student applicants
February 3, 2014 — Every year, the United States Naval Academy's 2014 Summer Seminar Program invites a select group of young men and women to attend the Naval Academy Summer Seminar. This fast-paced, six-day experience is designed to introduce the Naval Academy to rising high school seniors.At the core of the NASS is the academic program involving 90-minute workshops... MORE

Students participate in a variety of hands-on, real-world approaches to solving design and analysis problems utilizing the U.S. Naval Academy’s world-class laboratories, and have the opportunity to interact with the faculty and midshipmen who serve as role models and mentors for the students during the Naval Academy Summer Seminar Program. (U.S. Navy photo/ Lt. Teng Ooi)

Commissaries offer sweet savings in February
February 3, 2014 — Whether it's nutritious foods for better health, candy treats for that Valentine's Day sweetheart, or all foods in between, Commissary patrons will be able to find what they want with plenty of promotional savings in February."Between Valentine's Day and February being 'Heart Health Month,' there are lots of options for our patrons to save money at... MORE

New SSC Atlantic executive director selected
February 3, 2014 — Steve Dunn has been selected as the new executive director of Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic. Dunn comes to SSC Atlantic from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command in San Diego, where he was comptroller and business resource manager. He is expected to assume his new duties in early February.As executive director and senior... MORE

Steve Dunn
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic executive director

628th SFS commander hosts breakfast for local agencies
January 30, 2014 — MORE

Attendees choose from a variety of breakfast items Jan. 23, 2014 during a meeting between Airmen from the 628th Security Forces Squadron and local police agencies. meeting at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston – S.C. The intent of the meeting was to strengthen relationships between the local agencies and to improve teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Team Charleston thaws out following ice storm
January 30, 2014 — MORE

An Ice covered C-17 Globemaster III gets de-iced by the 437th Maintenance Group Jan. 30, 2014, as operations resume at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base following an ice storm. The plane was being de-iced in preparation for a mission later in the day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. William O’Brien)

Joint Base Charleston to reopen Jan. 30, delayed start
January 29, 2014 — Joint Base Charleston is scheduled to resume operations Thurs., Jan. 30, 2014, at 10 a.m. after a winter storm swept across the Southeastern U.S. Jan. 28-29.With some exceptions, most customer service entities, to include the 628th Medical Group, Naval Health Clinic Charleston and Weapons Station Veteran's Affairs clinics, will recommence at 10... MORE

NEX general manager receives ESGR award
January 23, 2014 — Beth Munoz, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Navy Exchange general manager, was presented the Above and Beyond Award by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Jan. 17, 2014, at the ESGR Annual Awards Banquet held at the Embassy Suites in Columbia, S.C.ESGR is a Department of Defense agency that develops and promotes a culture in which... MORE

Beth Munoz, Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station Navy Exchange general manager, stands with Alex Schmidt, NEX loss prevention manager, as they display Munoz’s Patriotic Employer and Above and Beyond Awards from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Jan. 22, 2014, at the NEX on the Weapons Station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

628th SFS Airmen perform night patrol
January 23, 2014 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Trey Weston, 628th Security Forces Squadron entry controller to search. Weston performed night patrol where he manned the gate, set-up radar check points and building security checks. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan).

It's your career ... own it!
January 22, 2014 — Voluntary separation, retention boards, roll backs, TERA, early retirements, chief master sergeant retention boards ... if these words don't grab your attention, then you've been hiding from the truth. In a letter to Joint Base Charleston Airmen, Col. Jeff Devore, Joint Base Charleston commander and Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Michelle McMeekin, Career Assistance Advisor at Joint Base Charleston, sits at her desk Jan. 14, 2014 at JB Charleston, S.C. Career Assistance Advisors help answer common questions that Airmen may have, such as retraining program requirements, making informed decisions on what path to take for a career, re-enlistment questions, and now, questions about the force management downsizing.