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JB Charleston's kids 'deploy' for a day
November 15, 2017 — JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Joint Base Charleston families participated in Operation Blue Waters, a youth deployment line Nov. 4, 2017, at the Men Riv Education and Technology Resource Center, JB Charleston’s Weapons Station, South Carolina... MORE

Children feel the vacuum sealed packaging of crackers from a Meals, Ready to Eat package during a youth deployment line at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C., Nov. 4, 2017.

First Stop Initiative improves access to mental and behavioral health care
November 15, 2017 — Navigating a complex healthcare system and seeking out a mental health specialist can be overwhelming and time consuming. As a result, many are reluctant to address treatable mental health concerns. To make it easier for patients, the Air Force has implemented a program called First Stop Initiative, making the primary care clinic the first stop for all mental and behavioral health concerns... MORE

Air Force pharmacists support deployed missions
November 15, 2017 — When most people think of pharmacists, they imagine a local drug store or the pharmacy counter at their military treatment facility. Those are common locations to encounter pharmacists, but many people might not know that Air Force pharmacists also provide critical deployed medical support, offering their medication expertise in deployed theaters around the world... MORE

Joint Base Charleston participates in annual Veterans Day parade
November 14, 2017 — Service-members of the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard assigned to JB Charleston greet the community during the Veterans Day parade in downtown Charleston, S.C. on Saturday, November 11, 2017. The parade was presented by the Ralph H. Johnson V.A. Medical Center. MORE

Service-members of the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard assigned to JB Charleston greet the community during the Veterans Day parade in downtown Charleston, S.C. on Saturday, November 11, 2017. The parade was presented by the Ralph H. Johnson V.A. Medical Center.

An Airman’s fight for terminally ill son
November 14, 2017 — November, Military Family Month, as designated by the Department of Defense, is a time to thank the those who support service members and the sacrifices that come along with serving our country. For one JB Charleston family, having a terminally ill child has required even more sacrifice, teamwork and dedication. Capt. Steven Braddick, Weapons... MORE

Capt. Steven Braddick, Weapons Station Engineering Element Chief with the 628th Air Base Wing Civil Engineer Squadron, hugs his son, Nathan James Braddick, during the unveiling of his gift from the Make-A-Wish Foundation at the Subaru of Charleston dealership on November 7, 2017. Nathan was born in 2001 with 32 genetic duplications and diagnosed with MECP2 duplication syndrome in 2010.

Air Force diabetes prevention program shows promising results
November 14, 2017 — With 1 in 3 Americans at risk for diabetes, researchers and health professionals at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center in San Antonio, found it critical to implement and test the Group Lifestyle Balance program. The GLB program is a diabetes prevention program that was originally developed at the University of Pittsburgh and piloted at seven Air Force bases. The program targets those at risk for developing diabetes, including anyone with elevated blood sugars, metabolic issues, or a family history of diabetes... MORE

EOD Airmen ensure mission readiness with total force training
November 9, 2017 — Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen with the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron and reservist members of the 315th CES completed a four-day training course at the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station EOD range, S.C., Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2017... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Brenden McCavey, left, 315th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal craftsman, assists Senior Airman Matthew Koser, right, 315th CES EOD apprentice, with putting on a bomb suit at the Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station EOD range, S.C., Nov. 2, 2017.

Take command: Enroll now for 2018 TRICARE coverage
November 9, 2017 — On Jan. 1, 2018, there are a number of changes coming to your TRICARE benefit. This includes a change to the current TRICARE regions. The current three regions (North, South and West) will become two regions (East and West). There will be new regional contractors for the new East and West regions... MORE

JB Charleston celebrates 242nd Marine Corps birthday
November 8, 2017 — "Being a Marine means having the strictest standards, the longest hours and the greatest pride. I believe the Marine Corps Birthday is important for multiple reasons. It is an opportunity to celebrate our history and it allows us to physically pass the torch from the oldest Marine, to the youngest. Carving the way for future generations while never... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Goodly discusses what the U.S. Marine Corps means to him.

JB Charleston athletes to tackle Alpha Warrior Final Battle
November 8, 2017 — Three JB Charleston Airmen are scheduled to compete in the Air Force's first-ever Alpha Warrior Final Battle scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 11 at Retama Park, San Antonio, Texas.Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Childs, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 1st Lt. Lainie Long, 628th Force Support Squadron, qualified for the Final Battle event as the top... MORE