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Blood drive
June 8, 2011 — MORE

Airman First Class Ryan Jordan donates blood at the Joint Base Charleston Fitness Center June 8. The Blood Drive was hosted by the American Red Cross. Airman Jordan is from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Sexual Assault – do you know what to do?
June 8, 2011 — It's Friday night and you're looking forward to an evening out with friends, except their plans change, and now they can't make it. You're dressed and ready so you decide to go out alone. You heard about a new local bar and decide to stop in for a few drinks. A cute guy or girl pulls up a seat next to you and buys you a drink. You're having a great... MORE

Diamond Sharp
June 7, 2011 — MORE

Navy Capt. Ralph Ward and Command Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago pose with the June Diamond Sharp Award winners. (Left to right) Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Hopson from the 628th Communication Squadron, Airman1st Class Brandi Hansen from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, Airman 1st Class Fatima Calisa from the 628th Force Support Squadron and Staff Sgt. Stephanie Pyles from the 628th Civil Engineer Sqaudron. The Diamond Sharp Award is presented to outstanding Airmen chosen by their respective first sergeants. Captain Ward is the Joint Base Charleston deputy commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

An explosive job
June 7, 2011 — MORE

Airman Arnold Stone-Patterson prepares a pre-task safety briefing for explosive operations on Joint Base Charleston June 2. The safety briefing details all personnel responsibilities and what to do in the event of an explosive mishap. Airman Stone-Patterson is from the 437th Maintenance Squadron's Munitions Shop. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Five Sailors advance to senior chief petty officer
June 7, 2011 — Congratulations to Joint Base Charleston's new senior chief petty officersNaval Nuclear Power Training CommandMachinist's Mate Brian ArndtsMachinist's Mate Geoffrey GambleElectrician's Mate David RakowskiMachinist's Mate Cynthia HuratiakNuclear Power Training UnitElectrician's Mate Eric Carter MORE

Remembering the Battle of Midway
June 7, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston hosted a commemoration June 3 to recognize the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, widely considered one of the most significant naval victories in United States history. Similar ceremonies were held throughout the Navy. Charleston's ceremony was conducted onboard the former USS Yorktown (CV 10) at Patriot's Point Naval... MORE

Capt. Ralph Ward delivers the keynote speech for the 69th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway Commemoration ceremony onboard the USS Yorktown (CV 10) located at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, June 3. Captain Ward provided a historical timeline of the events that took place at the Battle of Midway and discussed the significance of the victory in the Pacific. Captain Ward is the Joint Base Charleston deputy commander (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

MRAP team takes first Przirembel Prize
June 7, 2011 — A Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic team came out on top of a field of 21 world class Southeastern U.S. collaborators producing high impact innovations to win the inaugural presentation of the Przirembel Prize May 10, at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research in Greenville, S.C. Space and Naval Warfare... MORE

Capt. Pride award cites SPAWAR’s green’ efforts
June 7, 2011 — Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic was presented the Captain Pride Award for its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint during the 44th Annual Community Pride Award Luncheon May 13. The award is given to only the top 10 individuals, businesses, governments or civic organizations in the county. "We are extremely pleased to be the... MORE

Steve Connor, chairman of the Charleston Pride Committee, left, presents the Captain Pride Award to Cindy McDonald of SSC Atlantic’s Safety and Environmental Engineering Branch and SSC Atlantic Executive Director Christopher Miller during a luncheon May 13 at the Park Circle’s Felix C Davis Community Center in North Charleston.

Man…it’s hot out there
June 7, 2011 — Summer is rapidly approaching here in the Lowcountry and the sun is causing the mercury in the thermometer to rise. In this case, proper precautions when dealing with the heat can truly be the difference between life and death. Consider the 1967 six-day war when more than 20,000 Egyptian soldiers died from heat stroke. The Egyptian troops were... MORE

Hospital Corpsman Third Class Kyle Hilden checks the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature at Naval Health Clinic Charleston hourly during the summer months to ensure the most accurate and current heat stress conditions are relayed to base personnel. HM3 Hilden is a Preventive Medicine Technician assigned to Naval Health Clinic Charleston. (U.S. Navy photo/Jeff Kelly)

Hurricane Season is here ... prepare now
June 1, 2011 — Today begins what can be a very intense and unpredictable six-month-long hurricane season. It's important to know the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning. A hurricane watch is an announcement for specific coastal areas that a hurricane or a developing hurricane condition poses a possible threat within 48 hours. A hurricane... MORE