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Coast Guard cutter returns from final patrol
December 17, 2013 — The United States Coast Guard national security cutter Gallatin (WHEC 721), and its 170-member crew, docked at a Charleston, S.C., pier Dec. 11, 2013, after its final patrol.Gallatin's crew members seized more than 1,000 kilos of cocaine with a street value of $34 million during the ship's final patrol. "It's an amazing feeling knowing that we are... MORE

The United States Coast Guard national security cutter Gallatin (WHEC 721) and its 170-member crew, make their way into port Dec. 11, 2013, at Charleston, S.C., after completing the ship’s final patrol. Gallatin’s crew seized more than 1,000 kilos of cocaine with a street value of $34 million. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

437th OSS Airman wins HARM award
December 13, 2013 — Master Sgt. James Knox won the Air Mobility Command's Outstanding Air Force Aviation Resource Manager award for fiscal year 2013.Knox is the 437th Operations Support Squadron Host Aviation Resource Management assistant superintendent at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.Knox managed the 437th Airlift Wing's deconsolidation of the Air Force's... MORE

Sailors respond to vet in need
December 13, 2013 — With the sounds and smells of a backyard barbecue filling the air, nearly 50 people gathered for a steak dinner in an unassuming room in the LowCountry Chief Petty Officer Association building on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. Conversations, laughs and a meal were shared by individuals of all ages in the tightly packed dining area. The... MORE

Master Chief Petty Officer Robert Bostic, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston command master chief (right), grills steaks at a fundraising event held by the LowCountry Chief Petty Officer Association at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, Goose Creek, S.C. The event held Dec. 6, 2013, raised nearly $1,500 for local Army veteran Walker Grainger who has recently fallen on hard times and was featured in a local news story. (U.S. Navy Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Pastrick)

The first of its kind
December 13, 2013 — Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, will host a book release ceremony Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. in the Pentagon Auditorium. The Keynote speaker is Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The book titled, "The Noncommissioned Officer and Petty Officer:... MORE

Military Spouses lead Operation 'Cookie Drop'
December 12, 2013 — MORE

Kristen Neukom (center), Team Charleston Spouses Club vice president and Kaitlyn Litton (right), assemble boxes of cookies as part of Operation: Cookie Drop, Dec. 11, 2013, at the Air Base Chapel Annex on Joint Base Charleston — Air Base, S.C. The Team Charleston Spouses Club collected more than 6,500 cookies and edible goodies to be distributed to deployed members of Joint Base Charleston, the Gaylor Dining Facility and the Naval Weapons Station Galley. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Reeves)

Motorcycle Safety wins AMC award
December 11, 2013 — Recently, Joint Base Charleston was awarded the Air Mobility Command Motorcycle Safety Award for 2013, for having the most outstanding motorcycle safety unit in AMC.In 2012, the motorcycle safety program was highlighted by playing a vital role in ground safety, and garnishing the "Distinguished Ground Safety Award" for AMC.2013 was no different.The... MORE

Naval Academy science program seeks young students
December 11, 2013 — Each year in June, the United States Naval Academy launches a summer Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program to expose young people to STEM concepts and technologies. The United States Naval Academy's 2014 Summer STEM Program is designed to encourage eighth-11th graders to pursue a course of study in STEM-related subjects... MORE

JB Charleston Victim Advocate named Zonta Victim Advocate of the Year
December 11, 2013 — Robin Sevigney, 628th Medical Group domestic abuse victim advocate, was recently named the 2013 Breaking the Silence, Zonta Victim Advocate of the Year for 2013. According to the Zonta website, more than 31,000 Zonta members in more than 1,200 clubs make up the worldwide organization of executives and professionals, working together to improve the... MORE

AMC honors 628th MDG personnel
December 11, 2013 — Air Mobility Command recently released the names of several Joint Base Charleston, 628th Medical Group personnel as AMC Medical Service Award winners. Col. Jeffery DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander notified the base via email, congratulating the winners saying, "This recognition of our leaders and technicians is representative of the... MORE

Children invade the Navy Exchange in search of Santa
December 10, 2013 — MORE

The so and so Children's choir greets customers Dec. 7, 2013, at the Navy Exchange on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. The Navy Exchange opened early for children to get some special time with Santa and his elves and to be able to pick out just the right presents for their mom and dad. (Courtesy Photo/April Ware)