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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
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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
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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
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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)

1st Combat Camera Squadron Airmen volunteer at local shelter
April 24, 2012 — Airmen and civilians from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, volunteered to cook breakfast at a local shelter in downtown Charleston April 5.The shelter is managed by Crisis Ministries, a local non-profit organization that serves almost 200,000 meals each year to homeless shelter residents and veterans.1st Lt... MORE

Master Sgt. Norma Gonthier prepares bacon at the Crisis Ministries kitchen in downtown Charleston. A team of volunteers from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, purchased, cooked and served breakfast to more than 120 local homeless shelter residents, including 40 veterans, April 5. Crisis Ministries, a non-profit agency in Charleston, S.C. serves almost 200,000 meals each year. Gontheir is the 1st CTCS noncommissioned officer in charge of unit training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

Launch date announced for new Roth TSP option
April 24, 2012 — The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board recently announced that May 7 will be the day the Thrift Savings Plan will begin accepting Roth TSP contributions. The Roth TSP was authorized by the Thrift Savings Plan Enhancement Act of 2009, which was enacted June 22, 2009, and will allow Federal civilian employees and members of the uniformed... MORE

May is National Drowning Prevention Awareness Month
April 24, 2012 — The month of May is often associated with the beginning of the summer season and the warmer weather brings large numbers of people to the water; backyard pools, beaches, waterfronts and public aquatic facilities. Unfortunately, the month of May also signals an increase in drowning tragedies across our nation. The National Drowning Prevention... MORE