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JB Charleston parent to be recognized as Youth Sports Parent of the Year
November 18, 2013 — A parent from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., has been chosen as the National Alliance for Youth Sports Parent of the Year. Jaykada McFadden was chosen for her participation within the base's sports program for being a role model for youth and her peers. McFadden will be presented her award at a ceremony in San Diego, Calif., Nov. 20 - 23."Our Joint... MORE

Fighting fire with fire
November 18, 2013 — Wildfires in Alabama and North Carolina are making news this November and South Carolina is no stranger to wildfire either. In 2009, just north of Myrtle Beach, 20,500 acres of forest land suffered wildfire, destroying 76 homes and damaging another 96. Here at Joint Base Charleston, the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron's Wildlands Fire Management Plan... MORE

Controlled burning normally takes place during the winter months at Joint Base Charleston.

Private organizations
November 18, 2013 — A private organization is a self-sustaining, special interest group, set up by people acting outside the scope of any official position they may have in the federal government. Private organizations are neither integral parts of the military service nor are they federal entities. They are not non-appropriated fund instrumentalities and they are not... MORE

Supplement safety begins with you
November 18, 2013 — "Lose up to 20 pounds fast with this new, all-natural, energy enhancing, fat-burning supplement!""Try these new rapid-release thermo-capsules, increase muscle tone and burn fat while increasing energy!""Eat what you want, don't exercise and lose weight!"These are often the claims made by dietary supplement firms that promote various products, but... MORE

14th AS Airmen return from deployment
November 6, 2013 — MORE

Colonel Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander, shakes hands with Tech. Sgt. Jason Hoffman, 14th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, as he exits the plane returning to Joint Base Charleston — Air Base, S.C. November 2, 2013 from his deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Reeves)

JB Charleston holds Domestic Violence Awareness Luncheon
November 6, 2013 — MORE

A Domestic Violence Awareness luncheon was held October 31, 2013 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The luncheon featured guest speaker, Lucy Forest, whose daughter was a victim of domestic violence. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashlee Galloway)

Justice Files released for July through September
November 6, 2013 — Article 15sAn Airman 1st Class from 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron received an Article 15 for violating Article 132 of the UCMJ, False or Fraudulent Claim, by claiming his wife on his BAQ and Travel voucher after he and his wife filed for divorce. The member's punishment consisted of suspended reduction to Airman, suspended forfeiture of... MORE

Green Knights win 2103 Knights of the Round Table competition
November 6, 2013 — Once again the Green Knights Motorcycle Club are the victors at the 2013 Knights of the Round Table competition Oct. 17 through 20, 2103, in Charleston, S.C.The annual Knights of the Round Table Tournament is a motorcycle challenge between the Green Knights, representing military and DoD motorcyclists, Blue Knights, representing law enforcement,... MORE

The Green Knights, representing military and DoD motorcyclists, Blue Knights, representing law enforcement, and Red Knights, representing the fire service members, pose for a photo during the 2013 Knights of the Round Table competition Oct. 20, 2103, in Charleston, S.C. The Green Knights won the coveted knight's scepter and will host next year's competition. (Courtesy photo)

437th APS Airman earns Levitow award
November 6, 2013 — MORE

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, present Senior Airman Aaron Williams, 437th Aerial Port Squadron passenger terminal specialist, the John Levitow Award during the Airman Leadership School Class 13-G graduation ceremony October 24, 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/Senior Airman Ashlee Galloway)

437th AW announces 3rd Quarter Award winners
November 6, 2013 — MORE

(Left)Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and (Right) Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes, 437th AW command chief, stand with the 437th AW 4th Quarter Award Winners during the 3rd Quarterly Awards ceremony Oct 31, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. (Left to Right), Arthur Cormier, Civilian of the Quarter Category II, Capt. Kyle Stewart, Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, Carol Coulter, Civilian of the Quarter Category I, Master Sgt. Michael Jackson, Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, Staff Sgt. Keitha McCarthy, Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, and Airman 1st Class Donald Kinlin, III. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)