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Kenney-Gutshall assumes command of NHCC
August 2, 2011 — Captain Mary Kim Kenney-Gutshall, assumed command of the Naval Health Clinic Charleston during a routine change of command ceremony held Aug. 4 at the Redbank Club Ballroom at Joint Base Charleston. Kenney-Gutshall was previously the executive officer at U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.Kenney-Gutshall relieved Capt. Paula McClure, who will... MORE

Early oral health Care is important to a child’s development
August 2, 2011 — Dental decay, or cavities, is the most common chronic disease of childhood, affecting 50 percent of children by middle childhood and nearly 70 percent by late adolescence. Insufficient oral hygiene leads to plaque buildup, causing gingivitis. Gingivitis is the mildest form of periodontal disease which fortunately can be prevented by instilling... MORE

Protect South Carolina's waterways: use fertilizers sparingly
August 2, 2011 — Storm drains empty into our lakes, streams, ponds and rivers. So, when we fertilize our lawn we could also be fertilizing vital surface water resources. While fertilizer is good for our lawn, it's bad for our water. Fertilizer in our waterways causes algae to grow. Algae can form large blooms and use oxygen that fish need to survive. Besides... MORE

Kids have fun learning about finance at FFSC
August 2, 2011 — A group of military children got a little taste of the world of personal finance thanks to two days of camp held July 27 and 28 at the Fleet and Family Support Center at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. The "Kids' FUNancial Camp" was held July 27 and taught the children about the basics of money: earning, spending and saving. The children... MORE

Kim Brown, a financial specialist for Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Fleet and Family Support Center, teaches a group of eight to 12 year-olds about federal income taxes during the FFSC Kids Financial Summer Camp at JB CHS - WS July 28. The camp was designed for children to explore the fields of entrepreneurship, finance, savings and being wise consumers. (U.S. Navy photo/ Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brannon Deugan

Fun in the sun can be painful
August 1, 2011 — The weather is hot, schools are out and people are spending more time outdoors enjoying the warmer weather. Always be aware of heat conditions. Extreme heat conditions allow for potential heat-related illnesses and injuries, such as dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The signs of heat exhaustion are heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness,... MORE

10 tips for college freshmen
August 1, 2011 — It's almost here. You have graduated high school and are ready for college. But before you head off to enjoy the rest of the summer, you might want to use the coming weeks to prepare yourself for the college experience, especially if you are making plans to attend college far from home. Here are just a few tips which might help you and your family:... MORE

Charleston Airman's deployment helps keep vehicles on track
August 1, 2011 — It takes the work of several career fields to meet the Transit Center's mission of providing onward movement; however, without a qualified crew of vehicle maintainers it would be impossible to move troops downrange or return them home. Vehicle maintainers at the Transit Center manage a fleet of more than 350 vehicles ranging from buses to refueling... MORE

Senior Airman Bruce Christensen checks the oil level of an M-series wrecker at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, July 26. Once this wrecker is operational, it will be used to dislodge stuck vehicles and haul disabled vehicles to the maintenance yard for repairs. Christensen is a 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron special purpose mechanic craftsman deployed here from the Utah Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Tammie Moore)

Team Charleston wraps up Rodeo
August 1, 2011 — Team Charleston returned with two awards July 30, after competing in Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The 437th Airlift Wing was named Best C-17 Maintenance Skills team and Best C-17 Maintenance team. "We went to the Rodeo with a single mindset - do our very best," said Lt. Col. Brady Caldwell, 437th Airlift Wing Rodeo... MORE

The 437th Maintenance Rodeo team celebrates, July 29, 2011, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., after winning Best C-17 Maintenance Skills team and Best Overall C-17 Maintenance team. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Susan Carlson)

Team Charleston competes in AMC Rodeo 2011
July 28, 2011 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Matt Lumm from Team Charleston's Rodeo team pushes a simulated cargo pallet from the K-loader onto the highline dock during the 25K loader obstacle course at the Air Mobility Command Rodeo 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Susan Carlson)

628 ABW announces quarterly award winners
July 27, 2011 — MORE

Col. Richard McComb and Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago present Senior Airman Steven Williams a statue in recognition of his being selected as a 628th Air Base Wing quarterly award winner, July 25 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base. Other 628 ABW quarterly award winners included Senior Airman Laura Yang, Staff Sgt. Tahara Burchell, Master Sgt. Diana Tamayo, 1st Lt. Ryan Peake, Capt. Aaron Cohenour, Airman 1st Class Pativa Brice, Paul Valentine and Cheryl Bennett. McComb is the Joint Base Charleston commander, LugoSantiago is the 628 ABW command chief and Williams is assigned to the Honor Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)