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NHCC holds Impaired Driving Month "Jeoparody" Challenge
January 7, 2018 — Prior to and in preparation for the end-of-year holiday travel period, Naval Health Clinic Charleston conducted an Impaired Driving Month "Jeoparody" Challenge. MORE

Petty Officer 2nd Class Samuel Donovan, left, a hospital corpsman serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, answers a $100 question about the Navy’s policy on drug use during NHCC’s “Impaired Driving Month Jeoparody Challenge” Dec. 20, 2017 at NHCC.

Joint Base Charleston reopens one runway as of Noon Jan. 6
January 6, 2018 — After safety inspections conducted this morning by base operations personnel, the airfield’s Runway 03/21 has reopened for flight operations as of Noon, Jan. 6.Joint Base, Charleston Aviation Authority and Boeing personnel worked to clear the airfield runways since winter storm Grayson dumped up to 6-inches of snow on the airfield. They are still... MORE

Joint Base Charleston anticipates opening one runway today at Noon
January 6, 2018 — After safety inspections conducted this morning by base operations personnel, the airfield’s Runway 03/21 is anticipated to be reopened for flight operations beginning at Noon, Jan. 6.“After this historic winter storm dumped up to 6-inches of snow on the airfield, we have safely cleared one of the runways and have reopened the airfield for flying... MORE

JB Charleston to Resume Normal Operations, Anticipate Opening Runways Jan. 6
January 5, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston will resume normal operations tomorrow, Jan. 6, 2018, with some limited services and closures to some services facilities.The runways at Joint Base Charleston have been closed since Wednesday when winter storm Grayson dumped up to 6-inches of snow on the airfield. The airfield currently remains closed due to icy runway... MORE

JB Charleston to Open 10 a.m., Jan. 5 for Limited Operations Only
January 4, 2018 — Due to hazardous road conditions from melting snow and ice, Joint Base Charleston will open for limited operations for mission-essential related activities only beginning at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Jan. 5, 2018. Leadership from each respective organization will determine the personnel needed to return to work tomorrow for the purpose of assessing... MORE

JB Charleston to remain closed Jan. 4
January 3, 2018 — Due to winter weather, Joint Base Charleston will REMAIN CLOSED for normal operations through tomorrow Jan. 4, 2018. Installation gates will remain open to vehicle traffic.All emergency personnel and watch standers should remain in contact with their chain of command for reporting instructions.The 628th Medical Group will not have medical services... MORE

Winter Weather Advisory and Closure for JB Charleston
January 2, 2018 — Due to winter weather forecasts, Joint Base Charleston will be closed for normal operations beginning 6 a.m., Jan. 3, 2018. Installation gates will remain open to vehicle traffic. All emergency personnel and watch standers should contact their chain of command for reporting instructions. The 628th Medical Group will have no medical services... MORE

628th Air Base Wing Commander’s Call Nov. 16, 2017 Questions and Answers
December 28, 2017 — Q: What is an appropriate response to non‐essential personnel being forced to return from evacuation days prior to Wing guidance, for future reference. A: Evacuees are not expected to return before the Limited Evacuation Order is rescinded or amended.For Hurricane Irma, evacuees were ordered to return to their residences beginning on 10 Sep 17 and... MORE

Embracing the uncharted life as an amputee – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 2)
December 27, 2017 — Maj. Stephanie Proellochs (PRE’-locks), a recent amputee, gazes up at the rock climbing wall at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s physical therapy center in Bethesda, Maryland. She recalled the time she witnessed a Service member who had lost his arm effortlessly climb his way to the top... MORE

Maj. Stephanie Proellochs carefully inspects her leg and prosthesis after a round of physical therapy exercises at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Nov. 15, 2017. Proellochs underwent an amputation as a result of a malignant tumor that spread. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karina Luis)

Every journey begins with a single step – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 1)
December 26, 2017 — This started as a story about an Airman fighting cancer, overcoming the odds, and returning to active duty. Unfortunately, stories about cancer are rarely so simple, and just when the finish line is in site, new challenges can present themselves. Such is the case for Maj. Stephanie Proellochs, a Medical Service Corps (MSC) officer, who after a year of treatment and the amputation of her left foot, thought she was cancer-free in November... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Stephanie Proellochs relies on her wheelchair as she heads in to her daily physical therapy session at Walter Reed Medical Center, Nov. 8, 2017. Proellochs received a below-the-knee amputation in September 2017 to treat a malignant tumor that had metastasized and spread. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karina Luis)