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Team Charleston Spouses Club donates to Lowcountry Food Bank
November 16, 2011 — MORE

Joint Base Charleston- Air Base Team Charleston Spouses Club donated 56 pounds of food and $500 to the Lowcountry Food Bank. The canned goods were used to help feed 41 families.

Training requirements change for motorcyclists on Air Force installations
November 16, 2011 — On Oct. 27, the revised U.S. Air Force Traffic Safety Program, AFI 91-207, was released and there are some changes that will affect current and potential motorcycle riders on Joint Base Charleston. The most significant changes bring rider training requirements in line with the Department of Defense traffic safety program, DoDI 6055.4. Duty status... MORE

Frying up some turkey goodness - how to stay safe
November 16, 2011 — Thanksgiving is that time of year to feast on delicious mounds of food, from cranberries to mashed potatoes and stuffing, all surrounding the main dish -- a turkey. And thanks to a concept that started in the South, deep-fried turkey has been hailed as the solution to a perennial problem of Thanksgiving -- a dried-out turkey.It's a Thanksgiving... MORE

Run the Runway 5K
November 16, 2011 — MORE

Team Charleston personnel and local civilians pay their respect to the National Anthem prior to starting the third annual Run the Runway 5K event honoring Brig. Gen Thomas Mikolajcik Nov. 11 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. The 5k course took place on JB Charleston's runway. The event was held to raise awareness of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

Behind the scenes -- NHCC Lab
November 16, 2011 — We all know the drill. The doctor wants to run some blood tests. We head over to the Naval Health Clinic Charleston or the 628th Medical clinic, take a number and wait our turn. After being called into the lab, a technician tightly wraps a rubber band around your arm, and asks you to squeeze your fist repeatedly until he is able to locate a vein... MORE

Petty Officer 1st Class Tony Garrett readies a needle to collect blood samples from a patient at Naval Health Clinic Charleston. Garrett is a Hospital Corpsman at NHCC. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Holiday driving and stress
November 16, 2011 — There is a certain amount of risk involved in all activities including those related to celebrations. As we prepare to enter the holiday season, we must keep safety in mind to help ensure that we create pleasant, joyous memories instead of tragic ones. The Holiday Safety Campaign 2011 covers the period of Nov. 18, 2011 through Jan. 3, 2012. The... MORE

PMEL Calibrators – “All we do is win, win, win no matter what…”
November 16, 2011 — The 437th Maintenance Squadron Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Flight received a Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory certification at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Oct. 19 through 24.Every two years, the 437th TXS TMDE flight undergoes a rigorous certification process. The TMDE mission is to calibrate, repair and maintain... MORE

Back care: you can make a difference
November 15, 2011 — "OUCH! Why did I try to lift that much weight on my own?"Did you ever ponder those words after you hoisted something heavy or lifted from an awkward position? These incidents are well known causes of back strain but you might not have considered other underlying factors that lead to back injury. Several conditions can influence your back health... MORE

Exchange gift cards ensure Troops’ stockings are stuffed for the holidays
November 15, 2011 — According to the National Retail Federation, more than half of all shoppers in 2010 said they'd like to receive gift cards, marking four years in a row that gift cards have topped consumers' holiday wish lists. And while most any gift card will work for most, military supporters have long struggled with finding the right one for troops serving far... MORE

Blue Star Memorial Marker pays tribute to Armed Forces
November 15, 2011 — MORE