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Air Force celebrates 69 years of service
September 22, 2016 — U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Gen. Brooks L. Bash (second from the left), Airman 1st Class Cassandra Macdonald, 628th Medical Group records technician (second from the right) and Lt. Col. Walter Bean, 628th Airbase Wing chaplain (right) cut the cake with a saber during the 2016 Air Force Ball Sept. 17, 2016 at the Charleston Convention Center here. It... MORE

U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Gen. Brooks L. Bash (second from the left), Airman 1st Class Cassandra Macdonald, 628th Medical Group records technician (second from the right) and Lt. Col. Walter Bean, 628th Airbase Wing chaplain (right) cut the cake with a saber during the 2016 Air Force Ball Sept. 17, 2016 at the Charleston Convention Center here. It is tradition for the youngest and oldest Airmen to cut the cake together signifying respect and honor afforded to experience and seniority while symbolizing the newer generation of Airmen filling the ranks.

Airmen celebrate Air Force’s 69th birthday
September 19, 2016 — Members of Joint Base Charleston gathered at the Charleston Club for a ceremonial cake cutting to celebrate the Air Force’s 69th birthday, Sept. 16, 2016. The U.S. Army Air Forces became the Department of the Air Force after the National Security Act of 1947 was signed. W. Stuart Symington, the first Secretary of the Air Force, was sworn into... MORE

Members of Joint Base Charleston gathered at the Charleston Club for a ceremonial cake cutting to celebrate the Air Force’s 69th birthday, Sept. 16, 2016. The U.S. Army Air Forces became the Department of the Air Force after the National Security Act of 1947 was signed. W. Stuart Symington, the first Secretary of the Air Force, was sworn into office Sept. 18, 1947.

Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony 2016
September 19, 2016 — Chief Petty Officers with the Nuclear Power Training Unit Charleston stand in formation after receiving their gold anchor collar devices at a Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony aboard the USS Yorktown in Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 16, 2016. MORE

Chief Petty Officers with the Nuclear Power Training Unit Charleston stand in formation after receiving their gold anchor collar devices at a Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony aboard the USS Yorktown in Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 16, 2016.

JB Charleston honors POW/MIA Recognition Day
September 19, 2016 — U.S. Air Force Capt. Leah Davis, 628 Air Base Wing Public Affairs Chief, stands at attention in charge of her formation at the POW/MIA retreat ceremony in Nose dock 2, September 16, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Every year, members from the base participate in a 24-hour vigil run, a luncheon to honor prisoners of war and those... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Mark Cantrell, from the 628 Security Forces Squadron, and senior enlisted leaders from each service carry the POW/MIA flag along with flags from each branch of service at Nose Dock 2, September 16, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Every year, members from the base participate in a 24-hour vigil run, a luncheon to honor prisoners of war and those that are missing in action, as well as a formal retreat ceremony.

Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
September 14, 2016 — As the new school year begins many summer activities are coming to an end. The pools will soon close and the numerous hours of free time will also end. Students now will spend a significant portion of their day in the classroom seated at a desk exercising their brains. It is important during these long school days that there is a focus on... MORE

Naval Health Clinic Charleston honor 9/11 fallen heros
September 14, 2016 — Naval Health Clinic Charleston staff members begin the first stretch of NHCC's 9/11 Memorial Run/Walk at NHCC Sept. 9 in honor of the fallen heroes of the 9/11 terrorists attacks 15 years ago. MORE

Naval Health Clinic Charleston staff members begin the first stretch of NHCC's 9/11 Memorial Run/Walk at NHCC Sept. 9 in honor of the fallen heroes of the 9/11 terrorists attacks 15 years ago.

Sailor receives Navy Small Craft Insignia
September 14, 2016 — Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Second Class Curtis Clausen receives the Navy Small Craft Insignia from Capt Robert Hudson, Deputy Joint Base Charleston commander, at an awards ceremony September 1. Claussen is assigned to a Harbor Patrol Unit (HPU) boat embedded in 628th Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base Charleston. MORE

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Second Class Curtis Clausen receives the Navy Small Craft Insignia from Capt Robert Hudson, Deputy Joint Base Charleston commander, at an awards ceremony September 1. Claussen is assigned to a Harbor Patrol Unit (HPU) boat embedded in 628th Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base Charleston.

Series: Definition of Navy Chief Part II
September 14, 2016 — Editorial note: This is the second of several commentaries from Sailors addressing what it means to be a Navy Chief. These brief articles will run through the month of September and will culminate with the Navy Chief's pinning ceremony September 16, 2016.I have been in the Navy for just over 13 years now and have been married to my high school... MORE

A few of this year's Chief Petty Officer Selects from Joint Base Charleston pose for a picture following a physical training session together. The CPO selects conduct PT and other events leading up to the Chief Pinning Ceremony, in order to build camaraderie and esprit-de-corps. This year's Chief Pinning Ceremony is scheduled for 16 Sept, 2016.

JB Charleston commemorates Patriot Day
September 14, 2016 — (From left to right) Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard members Airman 1st Class Court Brennan, Senior Airman Cornelius Grant and Airman 1st Class Alexander Klimek begin folding the United States flag during the Patriot Day retreat ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 9, 2016. Patriot Day is a day of remembrance for those who... MORE

(From left to right) Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard members Airman 1st Class Court Brennan, Senior Airman Cornelius Grant and Airman 1st Class Alexander Klimek begin folding the United States flag during the Patriot Day retreat ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 9, 2016. Patriot Day is a day of remembrance for those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

BAH Marriages are Costly
September 14, 2016 — The possibility of collecting a base allowance for housing and being able to move out of the dorms might sound tempting, but getting married for these reasons can be costly.Marriage is a serious moral, financial, and emotional commitment; and the courts of South Carolina treat it as such. People often think that obtaining a divorce is easy or... MORE