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TRICARE for Life Pharmacy Pilot begins new program
March 17, 2014 — A new program called the Pilot will require TRICARE for Life beneficiaries to use TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery or a military pharmacy to fill prescriptions for select maintenance medications. This Pilot, which began March 14, 2014, is a provision of the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. The program only applies to TFL beneficiaries who... MORE

"Military Saves Week’ is every day for Commissaries
February 24, 2014 — www.militarysaves.org The annual Military Saves Week campaign, set for Feb. 24 through March 1, aims to encourage military members and their families to save, reflecting the theme: "Set a goal, make a plan, save automatically." As a campaign partner, the Defense Commissary Agency offers savings every day by delivering 30 percent or more savings on... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Airman SOARs
February 7, 2014 — If you ever wanted to have a meeting with, or speak to the 628th Air Base Wing command chief, you've probably met Staff Sgt. Olivia Lion. As the 628th ABW command chief's executive assistant, she is the gatekeeper to the wing's senior enlisted leader ... but not for much longer. Lion was recently accepted into the Scholarships for Outstanding... MORE

There will be blood
February 7, 2014 — Facing a potential blood shortage, military installations around the country have been scrambling to get more people to donate blood. Medical officials at Joint Base Charleston say they normally run low on blood supplies in January after the holidays, and this year, their demand has increased significantly. Service members choose not to donate... MORE

Blood donors receive stickers after donating their blood during the American Red Cross blood drive Feb. 5, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The donated blood will be sent to a Red Cross blood component laboratory where it will be processed into several components; red blood cells, plasma, platelets and/or cryoprecipitate. A single blood donation may help up to three different people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashlee Galloway)

Naval Academy Summer Seminar Program seeks student applicants
February 3, 2014 — Every year, the United States Naval Academy's 2014 Summer Seminar Program invites a select group of young men and women to attend the Naval Academy Summer Seminar. This fast-paced, six-day experience is designed to introduce the Naval Academy to rising high school seniors.At the core of the NASS is the academic program involving 90-minute workshops... MORE

Students participate in a variety of hands-on, real-world approaches to solving design and analysis problems utilizing the U.S. Naval Academy’s world-class laboratories, and have the opportunity to interact with the faculty and midshipmen who serve as role models and mentors for the students during the Naval Academy Summer Seminar Program. (U.S. Navy photo/ Lt. Teng Ooi)

It's your career ... own it!
January 22, 2014 — Voluntary separation, retention boards, roll backs, TERA, early retirements, chief master sergeant retention boards ... if these words don't grab your attention, then you've been hiding from the truth. In a letter to Joint Base Charleston Airmen, Col. Jeff Devore, Joint Base Charleston commander and Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Michelle McMeekin, Career Assistance Advisor at Joint Base Charleston, sits at her desk Jan. 14, 2014 at JB Charleston, S.C. Career Assistance Advisors help answer common questions that Airmen may have, such as retraining program requirements, making informed decisions on what path to take for a career, re-enlistment questions, and now, questions about the force management downsizing.

Judge Advocates offer a variety of legal services
January 21, 2014 — The Joint Base Charleston Legal Office's mission is to deliver professional, candid, independent counsel and full-spectrum legal capabilities to commanders and servicemembers ensuring forces are always mission ready. While a large part of our mission consists of assisting commanders with legal issues relating to their official duties such as... MORE

Wounded Warrior receives canine companion
January 13, 2014 — Usually what comes to mind when people think about dogs are your family pet, but there are some dogs out there that go beyond the norm. Retired Marine Cpl. Christopher Owens was fortunate enough to receive one of his own special animals to help battle his illness and injuries.Owens welcomed his new friend, Samaria, a 22-month old black Labrador... MORE

Retired Marine Cpl. Christopher Owens kneels beside his new service dog, Samaria, Jan. 9, 2014, during a ceremony at the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. Samaria trained for more than a year at the NCBC as part of the Carolina Canines for Service program, a non-profit health and human services organization that trains service dogs for veterans with disabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

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

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)