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JB Charleston volunteers selected as S.C. Hunter Educators of the Year
May 1, 2012 — At a banquet in Columbia last week, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Director, Alvin Taylor, recognized the Joint Base Charleston instructor team as Regional Hunter Education Instructors of the Year. In presenting the award, Taylor said, "These volunteer instructors are vital to the SCDNR's effort to maintain this state's excellent... MORE

Introducing MiCare, AFMS's new online secure messaging system
May 1, 2012 — The 628th Medical Group has begun patient registrations for MiCare, the Military's online confidential secure messaging service. This system has been shown to significantly reduce the number of phone calls between patients and providers, increase patient satisfaction and save time for the medical office staff and the patient. The 628th MDG aims to... MORE

Sexual assault awareness 5k successful at JB Charleston - Weapons Station
April 25, 2012 — MORE

Navy Lt. Chris Lebel and Petty Officer 2nd Class Dennis Nunez display their T-shirts after completing the second annual Sexual Assault Awareness 5k-Run at Sam's Gym at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station April 25. Lebel came in first place with a time of 19:43. Nunez came in second with a time of 21:02. Lebel is assigned to the Naval Consolidated Brig - Charleston and Nunez is a hospital corpsman at the Naval Health Clinic. The run was sponsored by the JB Charleston - Weapons Station Sexual Assault Response Coordination office in observance of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Airman 1st Class Tom Brading)

Service for Comfort
April 25, 2012 — Customer service is a key component in every work center across Joint Base Charleston including the Civil Engineer Squadron Service Desk whose mission is front and center when there is a problem on Joint Base Charleston-S.C. that needs attention."There is a lot of confusion about what it is we actually do." says Staff Sgt. Sara Wade, 628th Civil... MORE

Airmen assist local boys home
April 25, 2012 — Airmen assigned to the 437th Maintenance Squadron Ammo flight are dedicated to spending time volunteering within the community. One area where they volunteer is Eagle Harbor Ranch in Summerville, a place of refuge and shelter for boys ages six to 21 that are orphaned, neglected, abused and abandoned.Senior Airman Caprice Frazier, 437th MXS... MORE

Senior Airman David Collins makes burgers and hot dogs at Eagle Harbor Ranch in Summerville April 12. The Eagle Harbor Ranch has been open since 2004. Collins is from the 437th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

Tactical vehicle training
April 25, 2012 — MORE

Staff Sgt. David Perez explains procedures on how to replace a downed driver in a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle during tactical vehicle training at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base April 24. The monthly training is given to members of the 628th Security Forces Squadron to familiarize them with operating tactical vehicles and how to perform security checks while in a convoy. Perez is a 628th SFS trainer. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Moving the mail on JB Charleston
April 25, 2012 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Jessalyn Oglesby delivers packages at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station April 10. The 628th Communications Squadron mail room at Joint Base Charleston -Air Base is also responsible for the Naval Weapons Station mail center. Oglesby is a 628th CS knowledge operations management journeyman. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

Little Airmen plant for the future
April 25, 2012 — MORE

Makayla Parker plants a flower during the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base's event Child Development Center's Gardening with Parents April 20. Makayla’s father is Tech. Sgt. Marcus Parker, 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

Victim intervention - a support system
April 25, 2012 — Sexual victimization is devastating. Victims often feel shame and embarrassment and often blame themselves. These feelings can have adverse effects on loved ones, family members and even job performance.Navy and Air Force leadership have set a fleet and force-wide goal to reduce sexual assault cases. One tool in place to accomplish this goal is the... MORE

School Choice Showcase
April 24, 2012 — MORE

Military members and their families attend the School Choice Showcase at the Club at Joint Base Charleston on April 23. The showcase provided information to JB Charleston families about the educational choices available for their children in the Charleston County area. The event featured musical performances from local school children and informational displays from local schools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin/Released)