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NHCC personnel return to Charleston following Operation Continuing Promise 2011
September 6, 2011 — The USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) stopped in Norfolk Va. Sept. 2, to disembark crew members after completing a five-month humanitarian deployment to the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility in support of Continuing Promise 2011. Among the hundreds of Sailors that took part in this mission were seven local Sailors from Naval Health Clinic... MORE

(From left) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Joseph Stocking, from Rochester, Ind., Lt. j.g. Robert Bailey, from Salt Lake City and Lt. j.g. Anthony Capuano, from Los Angeles, watch as USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) approaches the first lock during her transit through the Panama Canal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/RELEASED)

Justice Files: Order and discipline at Joint Base Charleston
September 6, 2011 — Air Force members of Joint Base Charleston received the following punishment at courts-martial and non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice during July and August, 2011. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being offered the Article 15 and the rank of the officer... MORE

Learn what GI Bill education benefit is best for you
September 6, 2011 — From the Many veterans and active duty personnel can qualify for more than one education benefits program, including:- Post-9/11 GI Bill (chapter 33) - Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB, chapter 30 and chapter 1606) - Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP, chapter 1607) - Post Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance program (VEAP, chapter 32)... MORE

Commander's Challenge
September 6, 2011 — MORE

First Lieutenent Ryan Peake finishes first in the Commander's Fitness Challenge, Sept. 1, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Peake ran the challenge in 17:27 and is assigned to the 628th Family Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Deployed JB - CHS Airman named 376th AEW Warrior of the Week
September 6, 2011 — Every week, a member of the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing is selected as the Warrior of the Week. This individual is recognized based on outstanding performance, good conduct, work ethic and most importantly, for a job well done.Meet the Warrior of the Week - Tech. Sgt. Roy Lee is a 376th Expeditionary Mission Support Group crew chief deployed from... MORE

Meet the Warrior of the Week – Tech. Sgt. Roy Lee is a 376th Expeditionary Mission Support Group crew chief deployed from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. He hails from Severn, Md. (Courtesy photo)

Be prepared, be aware, and report: “YOU” may make the difference!
August 31, 2011 — Terrorist don't discriminate. If you're an American, you're a potential target in the eyes of terrorists groups around the world. With the "9/11 Anniversary" fast approaching, it is important to remember a few Antiterrorism procedures to ensure the safety of yourself and family. In direct action after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the... MORE

Perfect your communication skills
August 30, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston is now offering a program that will help build confidence and improve leadership skills. The Toastmasters International program, held at the Air Base Education Center, is designed to help individuals become more confident in public speaking, improve their professional leadership skills and also how they interact with... MORE

Stay safe this Labor Day
August 30, 2011 — Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, and many are planning one last big weekend before the weather cools off. Most of us do a great job planning activities and managing associated risks. How¬ever, last year one Sailor and one Marine lost their lives. Another 52 Sailors and Marines were injured, some seriously, in motor vehicle... MORE

Reserve pilot spearheads Air Force's efforts to go green
August 24, 2011 — Lieutenant Colonel Stan Davis from the 317th Airlift Squadron will be recognized Aug. 25 for his work introducing new approach and descent procedures here at Joint Base Charleston.The historic agreement between the Department of Defense and Federal Aviation Administration establishes procedures for pilots called Optimized Profile Descent which will... MORE

Samurai Judo Association honors MWR trainer
August 24, 2011 — MORE

The Samurai Judo Association recently presented Nancy Haynsworth (center) with a Certificate of Appreciation to show their gratitude for her efforts in making the Morale Welfare and Recreation Judo and Jujitsu classes a success. The free classes, held at the Joint Bae Charleston - Weapons Station gym, are available to all active duty personnel and their adult family members. Haynsworth is a physcial fitness trainer at JB CHS - WS MWR. (courtesy photo)