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40 years of service with NMCRS comes to a close
November 10, 2010 — The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society honored the dedicated service of one of its most faithful Charleston members during a retirement ceremony at the Red Bank Club on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Oct. 28. Joy Wilson, former director of the NMCRS office in Charleston, retired after 40 years of proudly helping Sailors and Marines in the... MORE

Joy Wilson, former director of the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society in Charleston, retired Oct. 28 after 40 years of serving Sailors and Marines in the Charleston area. She ended her career well-known among the Weapons Station community, but started as a volunteer, and later became the director. She worked to help Sailors, Marines and their families steer clear of the financial pitfalls and stay self sufficient. (Courtesy photo)

Captain John G. Feder Joint Ambulatory Care Clinic celebrates grand opening
November 10, 2010 — Naval Health Clinic Charleston and the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center celebrated the grand opening of the new Captain John G. Feder Joint Ambulatory Care Clinic Nov. 10.The newly constructed outpatient clinic located on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station is a state-of-the-art, 188,000 square-foot facility. The clinic is shared by the... MORE

From left to right, Gregg Becker, Carolyn Adams, Navy Cmdr. John Feder, Navy Capt. Paula McClure and Navy Rear Adm. Alton Stocks cut the ribbon during the grand opening of the new Captain John G. Feder Joint Ambulatory Care Clinic Nov. 10, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C. The new clinic is one of only a few joint facilities in existence and the only facility with the its unique resource sharing framework. Services provided at the new facility include Primary Care, Ob/GYN, Physical Therapy, General Surgery, Aviation/Undersea Medicine, Behavioral Health, Preventive Medicine, Occupational Health, MRI, Cardiology, Audiology, Orthopedics, Optometry/Ophthalmology, Wellness, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Libratory Services, Pediatrics and Pharmacy. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)(Released)

437 MXG, 14 AS Airmen are 'Diamond Sharp'
November 10, 2010 — MORE

Col. James Clavenna, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, right, are joined by three of November's "Diamond Sharp" recipients Nov. 2, 2010, at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base, S.C. The award winners present were, from left, Senior Airman Kent Boatright from the 437th Maintenance Squadron, Senior Airman Jessica Dial from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Staff Sgt. Robert Pennington from the 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron. A fourth winner, Senior Airman Kyle Mace from the 14th Airlift Squadron, was unable to attend the award ceremony. The Diamond Sharp award is given based on outstanding performance, image, volunteerism, as well as significant self, peer, and community improvement. Each recipient is chosen for the award by their unit first sergeant. Colonel Clavenna is the 437th Maintenance Group commander, and Chief Greene is the 437th Airlift Wing command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

JB CHS prepares to go smoke-free for 24 hours Nov. 18
November 10, 2010 — As the Great American Smokeout approaches, Nov. 18, now is the time to start preparing to quit the tobacco. Join the hundreds of participants that pledge to quit tobacco use for 24 hours by making your pledge to quit at either of two locations:· Base Exchange from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.· 628th Medical Group Clinic from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.All pledges to... MORE

Great American Smokeout (Courtesy graphic)

Hurricane Tip of the Week
November 10, 2010 — Hurricane season will continue through the end of November, with the highest probability of a major hurricane occurring between mid-August and October. Although the historical likeliness of a hurricane occurring late in the season is low, service members are urged to stay vigilant. Due to a hurricane's capacity for damage, preparation is the key... MORE

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Since the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially opens June 1, Team Eglin members should gear up now for what is expected to be an above average hurricane season, according to a recent advisory issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Hurricane Center. The NHC is predicting the Atlantic hurricane season to have a 75 percent chance of being an "above average" season. (Courtesy graphic)

15 AS returns to families, friends after 4-month deployment
November 9, 2010 — At approximately 3:26 p.m. Nov. 7, a commercial airliner returning from overseas touched down at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base with more than 130 Airmen on board from the 15th Airlift Squadron.Their deployment had scattered squadron personnel throughout the Middle East and Eurasia, supporting overseas contingency operations. They were recently... MORE

Airmen from the 15th Airlift Squadron point and wave to friends and loved ones after arriving from a twenty hour flight home Nov. 7, 2010 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. More than 120 Airmen from the 15th Airlift Squadron returned home after a four-month deployment to the Middle East. While deployed, the Airmen flew roughly 3,500 sorties and airlifted more than 125 million pounds of cargo throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

A/TA Convention provides mobility perspective to Lowcountry Airmen
November 3, 2010 — The Airlift/Tanker Association held its annual A/TA Convention and Symposium in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 28 to 31, bringing together some of the best and brightest minds on the future of military air mobility.The convention drew in attendees from across Air Mobility Command by the thousands, including more than 100 members of the Lowcountry A/TA... MORE

16 AS deploys in support of combat operations in Middle East
November 3, 2010 — Airmen from the 16th Airlift Squadron and 437th Operations Support Squadron said goodbye to family and friends Oct. 28 as they boarded a C-17 bound for the Middle East in support of combat operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.The more than 100 Airmen are expected to deploy for approximately 120 days and will replace the... MORE

Airmen from the 16th Airlift Squadron wait in line to check their bags at the passenger terminal on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., as they prepare to deploy Oct. 28, 2010. The squadron will be deployed to the Middle East for four months. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Local 'Stand Down' serves homeless veterans
November 2, 2010 — More than 2,068 homeless people, both veterans and civilians, received aid from local volunteers at the 11th annual Stand Down Against Homelessness, Oct. 28 and 29, at the North Charleston Armory Park.More than 300 volunteers from the local community and members of the local military helped support the effort. Sponsored by the Ralph H. Johnson... MORE

Volunteers process veterans and civilians before entering the 'Stand Down' facility for dental and medical checkups, at the 11th annual Stand Down Against Homelessness Oct. 29, 2010, at the North Charleston Armory Park, S.C. Sponsored by the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Goodwill Industries, the event provided food, clothing vouchers, medical and dental screenings, job and legal assistance, and personal hygiene items to the homeless. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Daylight Savings Time ends Nov. 7 at 2 a.m.
November 2, 2010 — MORE

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 7, at 2 a.m., so be sure to set all clocks one hour earlier before going to bed Saturday night. The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron reminds everyone that it is a perfect time to also replace the batteries in their smoke alarms. Additionally, as Team Charleston falls back into shorter days for the winter season they will gain an extra hour of sleep, but with darkness arriving sooner each day into the winter, reduced visibility can pose a risk. Motorists are urged to keep alert during after-work commutes to stay safe throughout the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Perry)