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Q&A with the CMSAF
April 14, 2015 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody and his wife, retired Chief Master Sgt. Athena Cody, visited Laughlin Air Force Base from March 31 to April 2. During his visit, Cody met with Airmen to discuss morale, welfare, and the future of the Air Force. Before his departure, the 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs office had the... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody (U.S. Air Force photo)

Holocaust Days of Remembrance
April 6, 2015 — The United States Congress established the Days of Remembrance as the nation's annual commemoration of the Holocaust. Each year state and local governments, military bases, workplaces, schools, religious organizations and civic center's host observances and remembrance activities for their communities. These events typically occur during the Week... MORE

Navy’s top producing dermatologist calls NHCC home
March 25, 2015 — The Naval Health Clinic Charleston's dermatology clinic is home to the Navy's top producing dermatologist. It's almost destiny that Capt. George Butler, NHCC's staff dermatologist was commissioned an officer in the Navy and became a doctor. He has two brothers who are retired Navy officers and three sisters who are nurses. Additionally, his son is... MORE

Navy Capt. George Butler looks at slides on his microscope in his office March 13, 2015 at the Naval Health Clinic Charleston, S.C. Since Fiscal Year 2012, Butler has been the Navy's top producing dermatologist. Butler is the staff dermatologist at NHCC. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Warmer weather, more motorcycles, motorists be vigilant
March 11, 2015 — When the weather warms up, motorcycles come out of garages all over the low country and riders hit the road.For riders, that first ride of the season is often a memorable one, opening a new summer season of riding adventure. However, every other vehicle on the road is a potential danger. More than half of all motorcycle accidents involve a... MORE

Forest City plans for new roads
March 11, 2015 — Forest City Military Communities has announced a street revitalization and pavement improvement project that is scheduled to begin in April 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.The project's purpose is to enhance the quality of life for service members and their families who live in base housing on the air base. "All roads with new homes will be... MORE

Road wear on Chance St. (Courtesy photo)

628th SFS wins AMC Outstanding Security Force Unit award
March 11, 2015 — The 628th Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., showed all of Air Mobility Command what it takes to be named the 2014 AMC Large Security Forces Unit."I was elated when I heard the news that our defenders won this lofty award," said Lt. Col. Warren Brainard, 628th SFS commander. "It's great that the hard work and high tempo over... MORE

Achoo! Is it the Flu?
March 4, 2015 — It's the height of flu season.According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, as of Feb. 25, 2015 there have been 58,939 cases of flu reported in South Carolina this season. Of those cases reported, there have been 2,780 hospitalizations and 132 confirmed deaths. In the Tri-County area, there have already been 7,412... MORE

Coast Guardsman completes 24-hour swim
March 3, 2015 — Lt. Shannon Scaff, U.S. Coast Guard's Maritime Law Enforcement Academy Public Affairs officer and a former helicopter rescue swimmer stationed in Charleston completed a 24-hour swim Feb. 28, 2015 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Pool in Charleston, S.C. He swam to honor a fallen pilot and to raise money for a non-profit organization.Scaff swam nearly... MORE

Lt. Shannon Scaff awaits the go signal before a 24-hour swim Feb. 27, 2015 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Pool in Charleston, S.C. He swam to honor a fallen pilot and raise money for a non-profit organization. Scaff swam nearly 28 miles in honor of his friend, Coast Guard Lt. Commander Dale Taylor, who lost his life in a helicopter crash with three other Coast Guardsmen Feb. 28, 2012. Scaff is a U.S. Coast Guard’s Maritime Law Enforcement Academy Public Affairs officer and a former helicopter rescue swimmer stationed in Charleston. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Annual fund drive benefitting local Sailors and Marines begins March 2nd
February 25, 2015 — Each year, the Secretary of the Navy tasks the active-duty members to conduct a fund drive in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Starting March 2, 2015 the Naval Weapons Station will begin its month-long fund drive in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, an organization whose mission is to help Marines, Sailors and their... MORE

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (Courtesy photo)

JB Charleston legal office covers both the AB and WS
February 23, 2015 — No matter what side of Joint Base Charleston you call home, the 628th Air Base Wing Legal Office has you covered.These two locations make it easier for base members to take advantage of the myriad of services the legal office can provide. Legal services are provided to active-duty members, active Guard and Reserve members, retirees and dependents... MORE