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Local Sailors earn their anchors
August 3, 2011 — On Aug. 1, the Navy Personnel Command announced the names of 3,532 first class petty officers selected to become the Navy's newest chief petty officers. Locally, the following list of Sailors from area commands will pin on their anchors Sept. 16, following seven weeks of Induction training before donning their new uniforms and earning the title of...

JB CHS welcomes new chaplain
August 3, 2011 — Growing up in Colombia, South America, Father Gildardo Garcia always knew he wanted to be a priest, but he never imagined where his chosen path would lead. After several years in the priesthood in Colombia, he made a decision that would change his life and ultimately take him from South America to the United States, the U.S. Air Force and now Joint...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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:...

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...

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...