Navy Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, thanks Navy Exchange employees during their annual Christmas Award Appreciation Luncheon Dec. 17, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. Sparks handed out several awards during the luncheon and joined the NEX employees for a buffet lunch. (U.S. Navy photo/April Ware)

Navy Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, and Beth Munoz, Navy Exchange general manager (right), congratulate Teresa Patterson, Pam Linn and Sharon Guerra during the Navy Exchange’s annual Christmas Award Appreciation Luncheon Dec. 17, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. Patterson, Linn and Guerra received the Superior Accomplishment Recognition awards for their work. (U.S. Navy photo/April Ware)