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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
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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)

Super Skier's last race
December 10, 2013 — Enthusiasts of winter sports - both outdoor and indoor - are getting ready for skiing, snowboarding, ice fishing, basketball, ice hockey, etc. There are many activities and just as many chances for injuries while participating in your favorite winter sport. Just make sure that you are physically prepared and have the proper personal protective... MORE

Pearl Harbor remembered onboard USS Yorktown
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Navy Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, addresses attendees at the 72nd Pearl Harbor Anniversary Memorial Service Dec. 7, 2013, onboard USS Yorktown at Patriots Point, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Sparks provided the keynote address to more than 200 guests which included three Pearl Harbor survivors. During the ceremony, the names of 25 men from South Carolina who were killed in the attack were read and a bell tolled for each of their names. (Courtesy photo/Holly Jackson)

JB Charleston holds monthly Commander's Challenge
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Col. Jeffery DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, speaks to JB Charleston Airmen before the Commander’s Challenge 5K Run Dec. 6, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The Commander's Challenge is held monthly to test Team Charleston's fitness abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ashlee Galloway)

JB Charleston celebrates holidays
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The Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Christmas tree is lit, officially opening the holiday season Dec. 5, 2013. The ceremony included Christmas Carols, refreshments and the announcement of the Air Base Holiday Card Contest winner, the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum Oil and Lubricants fuels team. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

437th AW wins Meritorious Unit Award, 628th ABW wins Outstanding Unit Award
December 4, 2013 — The 437th Airlift Wing recently received the Air Force Meritorious Unit Award for the period July 1, 2012, through June 20, 2013, and the 628th Air Base Wing was recently presented the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for fiscal year 2012.437th Airlift Wing"It is an honor for the 437th AW to receive the Meritorious Unit Award, but it is not... MORE

NMC Sailor named "Military Woman of the Year"
December 4, 2013 — A Joint Base Charleston Sailor was named the 2013 Palmetto Chapter of Women in Defense "Military Woman of the Year" Nov. 16, 2013, during a ceremony at the Citadel football game in Charleston, S.C.Seaman Paige Hensel, a native of Quincy, Ill., and Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston mineman, was recognized as the WID "Military Woman of the Year"... MORE

Seaman Paige Hensel, Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston mineman, receives the 2013 Palmetto Chapter of Women in Defense “Military Woman of the Year” award from Retired Army Col. Ronald Welch, The Citadel dean of engineering, Nov. 16, 2013, at the Citadel football game in Charleston, S.C. The Women in Defense’s goal is provide networking and professional development opportunities to promote the role of women in national defense and security, to support military service members, and to encourage partnerships between the local contractor community and military personnel at Joint Base Charleston and the Department of Homeland Security. (Courtesy Photo)