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Sailors complete next level training at JB Charleston
August 25, 2017 — Petty Officer 3rd Class Isaac Mensah, Navy Operational Support Center Avoca, Pennsylvania Coastal Riverine Squadron quartermaster, performs a backstroke while swimming at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Aug. 24, 2017. Mensah was training to earn his Second Class Swim Qualification (SCSQ). The SCSQ determines if a person can stay afloat and survive... MORE

Transitioning military families to civilian workforce
August 24, 2017 — A Hiring Our Heroes Transition Summit was held at the Charleston Club here Aug. 21 to 23.HOH is a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation initiative to assist veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses find employment opportunities outside the military.“This event has given members and spouses of our local area a chance to really find... MORE

Betty Welsh, wife of retired Gen. Mark Welsh III, former Chief of Staff of the Air Force, speaks to the spouses attending the spouse symposium during the Hiring Our Heroes Transition Summit at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 22.

NHCC celebrates Dental Corps birthday
August 24, 2017 — Navy Capt. John Leung, left, senior dental executive, Naval Health Clinic Charleston, and Lt. Andrew Bellebaum, NHCC dental officer, cut the cake during a ceremony celebrating the Dental Corps' 105th birthday Aug. 18 at NHCC's Dental Clinic. On August 22, 1912, the 62nd Congress authorized the Secretary of the Navy to appoint 30 acting assistant... MORE

MCPON visits JB Charleston
August 23, 2017 — Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven S. Giordano speaks to service members at the Bowman Center on the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Aug. 16, 2017. The MCPON visited multiple facilities around base to conduct fleet engagement with Sailors and their families. MORE

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven S. Giordano speaks to service members at the Bowman Center on the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Aug. 16, 2017.

Charleston C-17 flies on "Dark Side of the Moon"
August 22, 2017 — An aircrew of Citizen Airmen from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina had the opportunity Aug. 21 to fly a routine training mission under no so routine conditions – flying in the path of a total solar eclipse. During the standard training flight, the Air Force Reserve, comprised of 317th and 701st Airlift Squadron members, practiced “time on target” tactics as they “caught” the eclipse shadow just outside of Spartanburg, S.C. and traveled along the shadow’s path to back to Charleston... MORE

Construction project paves way for takeoff
August 16, 2017 — Concrete pouring began as part of a Joint Base Charleston – Air Base project to refurbish Taxiway Delta Aug. 16, 2017 and is slated to be complete in late November.The nearly $12 million project will enhance the 10,000 foot-long stretch of taxiway by increasing safety to the aircraft flying in and out of JB Charleston’s airfield. Its new design... MORE

Bringing STEM to JB Charleston youth
August 16, 2017 — Members of Joint Base Charleston hosted STEM Day, a science, technology, engineering and mathematics event for children ages 10 to 18 years old, at the Air Base Chapel Annex Aug. 14.The event taught local youth about different military career fields that use science, technology, engineering and mathematics.“This was an excellent opportunity to show... MORE

Trey Edmond, a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Day participant, left, tests the radiation levels from a sample demonstration from 628th Medical Group biomedical technicians at the Chapel Annex in Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 14.

ATOC works around the clock to keep cargo and personnel moving
August 16, 2017 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – Maintaining the inbound and outbound movement of cargo and personnel in support of Combined Joint Task Force -Operation Inherent Resolve requires careful coordination between a multitude of entities. In order for the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing to effectively complete its mission and deliver decisive airpower against ISIS it needs... MORE

Senior Airman David Tiradeau, a ramp coordinator assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, relays information to the air terminal operations center, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, August 15, 2017.

NHCC's Medical Service Corps 70th birthday celebration
August 15, 2017 — Naval Health Clinic Charleston Commanding Officer Capt. Dale Barrette, right, and Lt. j.g. Haley Bouchard, physician assistant, cut the cake during NHCC's celebration of the 70th birthday of the Medical Service Corps Aug. 4 at NHCC. After the outbreak of World War II, on Aug. 4, 1947, President Harry Truman signed the Army-Navy Medical Service... MORE

Naval Health Clinic Charleston Commanding Officer Capt. Dale Barrette, right, and Lt. j.g. Haley Bouchard, physician assistant, cut the cake during NHCC's celebration of the 70th birthday of the Medical Service Corps Aug. 4 at NHCC. After the outbreak of World War II, on Aug. 4, 1947, President Harry Truman signed the Army-Navy Medical Service Corps Act, establishing a permanent officer category to complement the existing medical department officer corps.

Renters Insurance No Longer Included in PPV Housing Leases
August 15, 2017 — In accordance with NAVADMIN 198/17, renters insurance will no longer be provided by Public Private Venture (PPV) partners as part of their housing rental agreements. The change will be implemented within six months following the NAVADMIN release so that Sailors will have enough time to obtain the best renters insurance plan that fit their needs,... MORE