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The gift of health
July 2, 2012 — "Every human being is the author of his own health or disease." (Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C.)Whether young or less young, you should always take care of your health. Taking care of your body prevents or decreases the likelihood of developing chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive... MORE

Summer reading program benefits kids
July 2, 2012 — The third annual Department of Defense Summer Reading Program, "Reading is So Delicious" is currently underway at your Joint Base Charleston libraries. Registration continues through July 9. "The goal of the library's Summer Reading Program is to encourage children to continue reading through the summer so they return to school in the fall at the... MORE

Reading is So Delicious, a Department of Defense Summer Reading Program, is currently underway at your Joint Base Charleston libraries. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

Forest City Communities announces June Yard of the Month winners
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Forest City Communities recently announced its June Yard of the Month Winners at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base. This yard belongs to Tech. Sgt. Jason Mark from the 628th Air Base Wing Protocol Office Yard of the month winners receive a gift card for a local home improvement store. (Courtesy photo)

CCAF graduates 154 Airmen
July 2, 2012 — Joint Base Charleston held its annual Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony May 31 at the Air Base Theater and 154 graduates were honored. Chief Master Sgt. Debra Mosely, 628th Air Base Wing superintendent was the guest speaker. "The purpose of education in any society is to maintain the cultural heritage and improve both society... MORE

Sailor Wins Levitow Award At ALS
June 27, 2012 — A Sailor assigned to the Naval Support Activity at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station was named the John L. Levitow award winner June 14, during an Airman Leadership School graduation ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Martin, a machinist's mate, became the first Sailor to receive the Levitow award since... MORE

Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander and Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon, 628th Air Base Wing command chief present the John L. Levitow Award to Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Martin during the Airman Leadership School Class graduation June 14, 2012 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. Pa. Martin is a machinist’s mate assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron Information Protection office at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. The Levitow award is given for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and a scholar. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

437th AMXS: Keeping aircraft ready for any mission
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Airman 1st Class Devin Lorenzi, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Maintenance journeyman from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., logs into a computer to check operating instructions on board a C-17 Globermaster III, June 22, 2012. JB Charleston has 54 C-17’s. The 437th AMXS Aerospace technicians perform inspections on the aircraft to ensure they are ready for any mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

Charleston Airman lives to tell of war: earns two medals
June 27, 2012 — Staff Sgt. Douglas Ryan, 628th Explosive Ordnance Disposal noncommissioned officer in charge of training, stands at attention in front of the entire 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, his wife, a major general and the 628th Air Base Wing commander about to have a Bronze Star and Air Force Combat Action Medal pinned to his chest, June 27 at Joint Base... MORE

Staff Sgt. Douglas Ryan, 628th Explosive Ordnance Disposal noncommissioned officer in charge of training, stands at attention while Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers, the Air Force Civil Engineer, pins on one of his two medals he received June 27 at the Joint Base Charleston Theater. Ryan deployed once to Iraq and twice to Afghanistan. In addition to the Air Force Combat Action Medal and Bronze Star, he has also received the Army Combat Action Badge and the Navy/Marines Corps Combat Action Ribbon as well as multiple Army Commendation medals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker/Released)

Plan ahead for 2012 Air Force Ball
June 27, 2012 — This year's Air Force Ball is scheduled for Sept. 22. The Ball is a time to celebrate the birth and traditions of the Air Force and a time for Airmen and civic leaders to come together in a spirit of camaraderie and to celebrate the history and pageantry that makes us the greatest Air Force on Earth. The Airlift Tanker Association will sponsor this... MORE

New housing has arrived at JB Charleston
June 27, 2012 — Forest City Military Communities hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 27 at Joint Base Charleston, signaling the beginning of JB Charleston - Air Base receiving the first of 335 new homes. Forest City Military Communities expects construction on the remaining homes will be complete in late 2013. The local construction is part of a deal that will... MORE

John Ehle, Forest City Communities senior vice president, prepares to hand the keys to a new home to Tech. Sgt. Michael Bradford, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, his wife Tara and their children, during a ceremony for the ribbon cutting for the newly built privatized housing at Joint Base Charleston- Air Base June 27, 2012.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

DoD and JB Charleston aim to combat summer hunger with 'Feds Feed Families'
June 27, 2012 — Defense Department officials have set a goal of collecting 1.5 million pounds of nonperishable food and household products during this year's annual voluntary food drive known as "Feds Feed Families." At Joint Base Charleston, there will be a food container placed at the JB Charleston - Weapons Station chapel. "All donations will go to the... MORE