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Sound retreat!
December 7, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Foisy salutes during a retreat ceremony at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base, S.C., Dec. 3, 2010. The ceremony serves a twofold purpose. It signals the end of the official duty day and also serves as a ceremony for paying respect to the flag. Captain Foisy is the acting commander of the 628th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

Ecology takes root on Weapons Station for Arbor Day tree planting
December 6, 2010 — Joint Base Charleston personnel marked Arbor Day in South Carolina by planting a Southern magnolia tree at Marrington Elementary School in Goose Creek. In addition to a crowd of excited children, the ceremony was attended by JB Deputy Commander, Capt. Ralph Ward, Berkeley County Deputy Superintendent, Archie Franchini, school principle Barbara... MORE

Students from Marrington Elementary School cover tree roots with Navy Capt. Ralph Ward during an Arbor Day event at their school Dec. 3, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C. The base officially became a member of the Tree City USA foundation after fulfilling the last of many requirements, earning them the membership in Tree City USA. In previous years, Charleston Air Force Base and Naval Weapon Station Charleston had been members of Tree City USA, but are now officially members as a joint base. Captain Ward is the JB CHS deputy commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Question of the month: 'What is your favorite holiday memory?'
December 1, 2010 — MORE

?It would have been when I was younger, around five or six, when I went to visit my great grandma in Alabama,? said Airman Kaneisha Armstrong, 628th Communications Squadron. ?All I had wanted for Christmas was a regular doll, but she went out and bought me this beautiful porcelain doll. I still have that doll in its box; it reminds me of that moment and still means a lot to me to this day.?

Staying physically fit through Comprehensive Airman Fitness
December 1, 2010 — Welcome to the 2010 holiday season, which is also known as the season to overeat and be a couch potato.A turkey here. Ham there. Before a person has time to realize it ... Bam! Bellies just got bigger, arms flabbier, thighs have a bit more thunder, and even chins start resembling Miss Piggy's. Why be the person whose pants don't fit? The... MORE

The Air Force is known to go above and beyond, and CAF was created as a new approach to taking care of oneself and others. Here in Charleston, it?s not just for Airmen, but for the military as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration)

Forty-eight Airmen to receive December promotions
December 1, 2010 — Joint Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following Airmen on their December promotions:To Airman:628th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Edward DevallyTo Airman 1st Class:628th Civil Engineer Squadron: Jason Miller and Andrew Szoke628th Communications Squadron: Douglas Carson II628 LRS: Carlton Carter437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron:... MORE

Intramural flag football standings, scores and schedule
December 1, 2010 — Intramural flag football scoresNov. 22 - 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron defeated 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: 18 - 12Nov. 22 - 628th Medical Group lost to 437th Aerial Port Squadron: 30-12Nov. 22 - 628th Force Support Squadron defeated 628th Security Forces Squadron: 40 - 19Nov. 23 - 628th Security Forces Squadron defeated 628th Civil... MORE

ASF stands up as first line of defense on JB CHS
December 1, 2010 — Geared up and ready for action, Sailors of the Auxiliary Security Force at Joint Base Charleston will work alongside Security Forces, providing aid in force protection. These specially trained service members will be manning posts around the base as well as conducting vehicle inspections. Members of ASF have gone through extensive training,... MORE

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Nick Green, left, checks Auxiliary Security Force member Ship?s Serviceman 2nd Class James Ebron?s gear, ensuring all equipment is accounted for prior to standing post on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C., Nov. 29, 2010. U.S. Navy ASF members have been activated in order to provide assistance in force protection of Joint Base Charleston by manning entry control points and conducting vehicle inspections. MA2 Green works at the Security Department as the ASF coordinator at Naval Support Activity on JB CHS-WS. SH2 Ebron works at the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters at NSA on JB CHS-WS. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer R. Hudson)

Smokeout supports tobacco cessation for health, service and family
December 1, 2010 — The Health and Wellness Center was recently a sponsor of the national Great American Smokeout on Joint Base Charleston.Held annually, the campaign is in its 34th year and ultimately urges tobacco users to give up the habit for 24 hours. Despite nicotine's grip, the HAWC reported many pledges and even more visitors who were interested in how they... MORE

Tobacco use is taxing physically and financially, yet 27 percent of the Air Force still uses tobacco. However, classes at the Bolling Air Force Base Health and Wellness Center, rising tobacco prices and increased awareness about the negative effects of tobacco use have brought tobacco use on Bolling down to 11 percent. For more information about the HAWC's tobacco cessation classes or to make an appointment, call (202) 404-1563. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Alexandre Montes)

437 APS Airman awarded Bronze Star
December 1, 2010 — MORE

Capt. Nicholas Lee, right, is awarded the Bronze Star by Col. James Clavenna at the 437th Aerial Port Squadron on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 22, 2010, for his meritorious service while deployed in a combat zone in support of Operation Enduring Freedom while assigned to the 1st Brigade, 201st Corps, in Afghanistan from May 7, 2009, to May 6, 2010. Captain Lee distinguished himself by serving in several key positions and personally commanding more than 70 mounted combat patrols covering 1,500 miles of contested Afghan terrain across nine provinces. His exploits included leading two Air Assault missions to set polling sites in a known Taliban safe haven, effectively securing more than 1,200 Afghan votes; planning and execution of three humanitarian aid missions, delivering 30,000 pounds of aid valued at $125,000; and command of a Mobile Response Force for three classified prisoner transfer missions. Colonel Clavenna is the 437th Maintenance Group commander, and Captain Lee is the 437th Aerial Port Squadron Cargo Flight commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Joint Base Charleston drops anchor
December 1, 2010 — MORE

Members of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron and Logistics Readiness Squadron move an anchor into position in front of Building 16000 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 29, 2010. The anchor, along with the accompanying C-17 static display, symbolizes the creation of Joint Base Charleston. SABER, or Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements, executed the project, and Senior Airman Ryan Nolan, assigned to the 628 CES, was the project manager. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Suzanne Jumper)