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Joint Base Charleston-Air Base Tobacco Cessation Program
January 4, 2011 — If one of your new year's resolutions includes quitting tobacco, Joint Base Charleston-Air Base has a very specific plan in place to help you become tobacco free for life. The first step is to call the American Lung Association Quitline at 877-695-7848 to enroll in the program. Then, schedule an appointment with the Health and Wellness Clinic staff... MORE

Third annual Total Health Fair
January 4, 2011 — It's time for a new year and a healthier you. Charleston's premier healthcare providers and wellness based businesses have joined forces to create the 3rd Annual Total Health Fair, a health and wellness expo for the Charleston area Jan. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Jan. 16 from noon to 4 p.m., at the Omar Shrine Convention Center in Mt. Pleasant... MORE

General Order prohibits use of intoxicating substances
January 4, 2011 — Gen. Raymond Johns, Jr., Air Mobility Command commander has signed a new general order regarding the use of intoxicating substances. According to the new order, AMC military members are not allowed to: a. Possess, distribute, inhale, smoke, chew, consume or otherwise ingest any type of Salvia Divinorum, Salvinorin A, or any botanical incense or... MORE

Setting realistic goals for the new year
December 30, 2010 — The primary activity for the new year after the parties are over is to make a list of New Year's resolutions. Often times, these resolutions do not always have realistic goals, such as losing 50 pounds in six weeks. The Wellness Clinic at Naval Health Clinic Charleston has many new programs planned for the new year to help you live a healthier... MORE

Train smarter
December 30, 2010 — Starting and continuing a reasonable fitness program may be one of the best things you can do for your health and well-being. With your health care professional's approval to exercise, physical activity can reduce your risk of life-threatening ailments such as coronary heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer. A consistent exercise program... MORE

Brig. Gen. Everhart delivers new C-17 to the 437th Airlift Wing
December 30, 2010 — MORE

Air Force Brig. Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II taxis the newest C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the Joint Base Charleston, S.C., flightline Dec. 22, 2010. The arrival of the aircraft brings the total number of C-17s assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing to 59. General Everhart is the 618th Air and Space Operations vice commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

IB Express Hazmart now open
December 23, 2010 — Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station has adopted a new Hazardous Material Management Program as a one-stop shop. The new program, IB Express Hazmart, provides the installation with a standard way to manage HAZMAT procurement and to comply with Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health requirements. IB Express Hazmart is a means of authorizing... MORE

Joint Base Charleston gets new child development center
December 17, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Martha Meeker and Mrs. Carmen Mikolajcik cut the ribbon to the new General Thomas R. Mikolajcik Child Development Center during the rededication ceremony at Joint Base Charleston on Dec. 16, 2010. The new center is named for Brig. Gen. Thomas Mikolajcik who was the former commander of the 437th Airlift Wing. Colonel Meeker is the 628th Air Base Wing commander and Mrs. Mikolajcik is the wife of former General Mikolajcik. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

Focus groups uncover needs
December 15, 2010 — MORE

12/15/10 - Ginger Bates, professional moderator and focus group facilitator from Coastal Focus research facility, posts opinions concerning the Air Force submitted by service members, Dec. 15 during a focus group for the base’s enlisted force. The focus groups were created to help uncover the needs of members from Joint Base Charleston by discussing topics such as Comprehensive Airman Fitness, base services, activities, facilities and the community. The service members remain anonymous and groups are held for officers, spouses and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Front Gate Construction; Ongoing
December 15, 2010 — MORE

Construction on the barriers at the front gate continues despite the cold
weather. Although traffic has been slowed due to detours, Joint Base
Charleston-Air Base Security Forces have also been braving the cold
temperatures to keep the flow of traffic moving.