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EOD Olympics certify biannual training with a bang
December 19, 2017 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight hosted their semi-annual EOD Olympics here Dec. 15, 2017.The training, Operation Yule Log, was held to certify the EOD technicians on the more than 5,000 hours of training they completed the past six months. “Operation Yule Log takes all the information they’ve acquired during... MORE

Staff Sgt. Sherwood D. Johnson IV, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician takes measurements while performing a reconnaissance during the EOD Olympics Dec. 15, 2017.

Air Force tackles Traumatic Brain Injury with early detection and holistic approach to treatment
December 19, 2017 — With over 3,000 cases of traumatic brain injury on average per year, TBI continues to be a significant issue for Airmen and readiness. TBI is an invisible wound, meaning the lack of physical markers often makes it difficult to detect or for others to understand the severity. Understanding the symptoms of TBI is crucial for immediate evaluation and treatment and to ensure medical readiness with minimal downtime. The Air Force Medical Service continues to improve TBI care with the upcoming Invisible Wounds Center at Eglin Air Force Base... MORE

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be difficult to detect with its typical lack of physical markers. Knowing the signs and symptoms of TBI is critical and ensures Airmen can return to duty. (U.S. Air Force photo)

JB Charleston supports Weapons School capstone event
December 14, 2017 — The 437th Airlift Wing launched 17 C-17 Globemaster IIIs in support of the largest U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration Phase Joint Forcible Entry event in its history, Dec. 9, 2017... MORE

Airman 1st Class Kevin Schreiber, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals a C-17 Globemaster during a Joint Forcible Entry training event in support of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration phase here, Dec. 9. Thirty seven C-17s, 21 C-130 Hercules and 120 U.S. Army paratroopers participated in the mobility portion of the WSINT phase during a simulated mass JFE event over a contested target on a range near Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The event is designed to teach Airmen how to get safely to their target and direct airpower and follow-on forces to that target.

SSC Atlantic Teams with Industry to Augment in-house Engineering Efforts
December 13, 2017 — Providing Information Warfare solutions to warfighters effectively and affordably across five continents and seven time zones is a monumental task, but Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic is up to it. That is thanks to more than 9,000 industry partners working in tandem with SSC Atlantic’s over 4,100-strong civilian and military... MORE

SSC Atlantic Executive Director Chris Miller kicks off the 45th Small Business and Industry Outreach Initiative Sept. 7.

NHCC participates in FROT
December 13, 2017 — Seaman Devin Davis, right, a hospital corpsman serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, gives NHCC’s Decontamination Team Chief a thumbs up, signifying that the mock patient has been decontaminated and can be moved to the treatment facility during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incident Dec. 7 at NHCC. Davis and fellow... MORE

Seaman Devin Davis, right, a hospital corpsman serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, gives NHCC’s Decontamination Team Chief a thumbs up, signifying that the mock patient has been decontaminated and can be moved to the treatment facility during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incident Dec. 7 at NHCC. Davis and fellow NHCC Sailors participated in First Receiver Operations Training, during which, participants practiced dressing in their Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) suits, setting up a decontamination tent, and decontaminating and triaging patients. From left to right: Thomas Bocek, Master Instructor from DECON, LLC.; hospitalman corpsmen Petty Officer 3rd Class John Davenport, Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick Cope, Seaman Dimosthenis Gerogiannis, Seaman Apprentice Rowdy Nelson, Seaman Tracy Lyscott and Davis.

Lowcountry regional director visits NHCC
December 13, 2017 — Navy Lt. Elizabeth Plowman, left, physical therapist and head of Naval Health Clinic Charleston's Physical Therapy Department, discusses the many physical therapy services available to service members and Veterans at the joint VA-DoD physical therapy clinic with Daniel Patrick Head, second from right, Lowcountry Regional Director for the Office of... MORE

Navy Lt. Elizabeth Plowman, left, physical therapist and head of Naval Health Clinic Charleston's Physical Therapy Department, discusses the many physical therapy services available to service members and Veterans at the joint VA-DoD physical therapy clinic with Daniel Patrick Head, second from right, Lowcountry Regional Director for the Office of Senator Lindsey Graham, as he toured the healthcare facility Dec. 5. During Head's visit to NHCC, he was briefed on NHCC's mission and priorities, its role in supporting the Navy and Joint Base Charleston and its impact on the local community and economy.

628th MDG Airman receives Diamond Sharp Award
December 13, 2017 — SeniorAirman Ramel Hicks, 628th Medical Group health services manager and commandsupport staff administrator, received the First Sergeants Council Diamond SharpAward here, Dec. 6, 2017. TheDiamond Sharp Award is presented to an Airman who demonstrates superiorleadership skills, professional appearance, attitude and performance. “Whenfirst sergeants... MORE

Senior Airman Ramel Hicks, right, 628th Medical Group health services manager and command support staff administrator, receives the Diamond Sharp Award certificate from Tech. Sgt. Robert Niter, left, 628th MDG interim first sergeant, in the 628th MDG conference room at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 12, 2017.

Naval Consolidated Brig holds change of command ceremony
December 12, 2017 — Cmdr. Carl W. Brobst relieved Cmdr. Brett A. Pugsley as commander, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston during a change of command ceremony conducted aboard the decommissioned aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10) on Dec. 8... MORE

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Carl Brobst, gives a speech after assuming command of the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston from his predecessor, Cmdr. Brett Pugsley, during a change of command ceremony Dec. 8, 2017 onboard the USS Yorktown, Mount Pleasant, S.C.

JB Charleston congratulates newest chief selects
December 12, 2017 — Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, far left, Col. Jeff Nelson, 628th ABW commander, second left, Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, far right, and Chief Master Sgt. Jennifer Kersey, 437th AW command chief, second right, congratulate Joint Base Charleston’s newest chief master sergeant selects: Senior... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, far left, Col. Jeffrey Nelson, 628th ABW commander, second left, Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, far right, and Chief Master Sgt. Jennifer Kersey, 437th AW command chief, second right, congratulate Joint Base Charleston’s newest chief master sergeant selects: Senior Master Sgt. Carol Dorman-Gore, 628th Force Support Squadron, third left, Senior Master Sgt. Shane Cuomo, 1st Combat Camera Squadron, center, Senior Master Sgt. Michael Stone, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, third from right, and Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Foster, 628th Contracting Squadron at the JB Charleston, S.C., Dec. 7, 2017.

Pearl Harbor memorial ceremony honors fallen service members
December 8, 2017 — U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing (AW) commander and Chief Master Sgt. Jennifer Kersey, 437th AW command chief, toss a biodegradable wreath from the USS Yorktown into the Charleston Harbor in honor of the service members who died in the Pearl Harbor attacks, Dec. 7,1941 during the 76th Pearl Harbor Memorial Day Ceremony at... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing (AW) commander and Chief Master Sgt. Jennifer Kersey, 437th AW command chief, toss a biodegradable wreath from the USS Yorktown into the Charleston Harbor in honor of the service members who died in the Pearl Harbor attacks, Dec. 7,1941 during the 76th Pearl Harbor Memorial Day Ceremony at Patriots Point Dec. 7, 2017.