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JB Charleston Airmen Enable the President to Attend Nelson Mandela Memorial
December 20, 2013 — With the announcement of former South African President Nelson Mandela's death Dec. 5, 2013, tens of thousands of people, including President Barack Obama, began making plans to attend his memorial service.Within hours of Mandela's passing, the 437th and 315th Airlift Wings, with support from the 628th Air Base Wing, initiated an impressive display... MORE

14th Weather Squadron Airman wins Levitow award
December 18, 2013 — MORE

U.S. Navy Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes, 437th Airlift Wing command chief, present Staff Sgt. Matthew Branther, 14th Weather Squadron weather forecaster, the John Levitow Award during the Airman Leadership School Class 14-A graduation ceremony Dec. 12, 2013, at JB Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The Levitow Award is awarded for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and scholar. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

628th CES ‘Outlaws’ recognized in 8 AMC award categories
December 18, 2013 — The Air Mobility Command recently announced the results of this year's Civil Engineer awards. The list included three winners and five runners-up from Joint Base Charleston."Our Airmen are a mere snapshot of the amazing men and women across Air Mobility Command," said Lt. Col. Patrick Miller, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron commander. "It's an honor... MORE

628th FSS wins big at AMC level
December 18, 2013 — The 628th Force Support Squadron recently won six awards at the Air Mobility Command level for 2013.The awards include Youth Program of the Year, Golf Program of the Year, Force Support Senior Noncommissioned officer of the Year, Airman and Family Readiness Program of the Year, Family Child Care Provider of the Year, and Library Program of the... MORE

Airlift milestone: JB Charleston C-17 reaches 20,000 flight hours
December 18, 2013 — The first C-17 Globemaster III to join the Air Force fleet, "The Spirit of Charleston," reached new heights recently by logging more than 20,000 flight hours. This achievement marks the first C-17 to reach this milestone, and to honor the achievement Team Charleston celebrated with a small ceremony Dec. 18, 2013, at JB Charleston - Air Base, S.C... MORE

Water hoses spray the “Spirit of Charleston” C-17 Globemaster III as it taxis in after successfully logging more than 20,000 flight hours Dec. 18, 2013 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The aircraft, nicknamed the “Spirit of Charleston” was the first C-17 in the U.S. Air Force’s inventory and has flown missions throughout the world for more than two decades. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading)

Do you have a child with ADHD?
December 18, 2013 — Are you interested in learning about strategies and resources to assist your child with their ADHD?If so, Naval Health Clinic Charleston is forming a brand new group for parents of ADHD children. The class will be offered once a week on Wednesday morning from 9 to 10:30 AM. The discussions will be on understanding ADHD, tips for parenting children... MORE

NHCC honors Sailors of the Year
December 18, 2013 — MORE

Petty Officer 1st Class Samuel Hutcheson III, a hospital corpsman and Naval Health Clinic Charleston Physical and Occupational Therapy leading petty officer, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Capt. Marvin Jones, NHCC commanding officer, during a morning colors ceremony Dec. 6, 2013, at NHCC. Hutcheson was recently named NHCC’s 2013 Sailor of the Year. (U.S. Navy photo/Kris Patterson)

NEX holds awards banquet
December 17, 2013 — MORE

Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, thanks Navy Exchange employees during their annual Christmas Award Appreciation Luncheon Dec. 17, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. Sparks handed out several awards during the luncheon and joined the NEX employees for a buffet lunch. (U.S. Navy photo/April Ware)

I just want to celebrate
December 17, 2013 — It's party time! From Thanksgiving to New Year's, the holiday celebrations are happening everywhere. We all think of this time as one of the most joyful seasons, but it's also the time to pay greater attention to safety. In planning your festivities, consider and prepare for the hazards. As a party host, you want to take into account the food... MORE

NNPTC honors graduates
December 17, 2013 — MORE

Capt. John Fahs, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commanding officer (left) and Frederick Bolz from the Fleet Reserve Society, recognize Petty Officer 3rd Class Zachary Dykeman and Ens. Daniel Detoma, as Honormen for graduating class 1305 during a ceremony at NNPTC at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, Dec. 13, 2013. The Class Honormen awards are given to the Sailors with the highest grade point average. Detoma was also named the Vice Adm. Behrens Award winner which is given to the office with the highest grade point average. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Pastrick)