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Green Dot: Program lifts off at JB Charleston
August 22, 2016 — Joint Base Charleston implemented Green Dot, a new training program for Airmen, taking a novel approach to decreasing interpersonal violence in 2016.The training objective encourages individuals to use tools from the nonprofit Green Dot organization to prevent incidents of interpersonal violence, including sexual assault, domestic abuse, dating... MORE

Air Mobility Airmen practice Ebola safety through Exercise Mobility Solace
August 19, 2016 — Air Mobility Command Airmen flew an aeromedical evacuation of a simulated Ebola patient from Joint Base Charleston to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, during Exercise Mobility Solace, Aug. 15-17, 2016.Mobility Solace provided AMC and its joint partners, the opportunity to evaluate the procedures and operational sequences of moving multiple patients... MORE

A Transportation Isolation System (TIS) is loaded onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during Exercise Mobilty Solace at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 15, 2016. Mobility Solace provides Air Mobility Command, working with joint partners, the opportunity to evaluate the protocols and operational sequences of moving multiple patients exposed or infected with Ebola using the TIS, while also minimizing the risks to aircrew, medical attendants and the airframe. The TIS is a modular, scalable system, composed of at least one isolation pallet for patient transportation and care, one pallet configured as an antechamber to provide medical members with an enclosed space to safely decontaminate and remove their personal protective equipment before exiting. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Megan Munoz)

628th SFS Airman takes helm, steers into history
August 18, 2016 — A few miles from the bustling runways full of cargo planes at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, one Airman is acquiring his "sea legs." Senior Airman Austin Walworth, 628th Security Forces Squdaron, recently earned the Navy's Small Craft Insignia. It is believed Walworth is the first member of the Air Force to achieve such a designation.The... MORE

Senior Airman Austin Walworth conducts training with Master at Arms 1st Class Jeremy Krieg and Master at Arms 1st Class Brian Cobb on a Harbor Patrol Unit boat embedded in the 628th Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base Charleston. Walworth recently earned the Navy Small Craft Insignia, the first Airman ever to do so. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Haynes/Released)

Liquid Gold: Protecting a Mother’s Right to Breastfeed
August 17, 2016 — As many are aware, Fort Knox is the home of the United States gold reserves. Did you know the estimated worth of the gold housed at Fort Knox is worth 261.6 billion dollars? It's no wonder we take such momentous precautions to ensure the safety and security of our nation's gold! Fort Knox is believed to be the most secure vault in the world... MORE

When the local Navy College Office closes, how do I pursue my educational goals?
August 17, 2016 — With the announcement of the closings of 16 stateside Navy College Offices on Oct. 1 of this year, and the remaining four (Norfolk, Virginia, San Diego, California, Jacksonville, Florida and Kitsap, Washington) closing by Oct. 1 2017, many Sailors are asking how they will start or continue their education.After Oct. 1, the majority of Voluntary... MORE

Airman earns doctorate while on Active Duty
August 16, 2016 — Pursuing a higher education requires both a time and financial commitment.The current Air Force Tuition Assistance program provides active duty military members with up to $4,500 per fiscal year for education expenses. Tech. Sgt. (Dr.) Louis Lough, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the dental laboratory from the 628th Medical Group, took... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Louis Lough, 628th Medical Group noncommissioned officer in charge of the dental laboratory, holds a cast teeth dental impression August 9, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Lough entered the Air Force in 2005 with no college education. He completed undergraduate and graduate degrees, and then earned a Doctorate of Business Administration while serving on active duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kevin West)

CPTS leads the way in physical, professional fitness
August 15, 2016 — Airmen must be ready to deploy anywhere, at any time, for anything.With an obesity rate five percent less than any other squadron and zero use of tobacco products, the 628th Comptroller Squadron is a prime example of a squadron ready to be called upon at a moment's notice."You've got to push and strain yourself to improve," said Maj. Samual Shimp,... MORE

Members of the 628th Comptroller Squadron do push-ups together in their office at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Aug. 9, 2016. The 628th CPTS was recognized by the Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) as one of the healthiest and most fit squadrons on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)

Parting Interview with 628th Air Base Wing Command Chief
August 12, 2016 — This Exit Interview provides the opportunity to share insight from the 628th Air Base Wing's top Air Force enlisted leader, Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson. Chief Bronson, who served at Joint Base Charleston from Jan 2014 to Aug 2016, shares his thoughts on his time as a command chief, his career highlights, the challenges he's faced and what's next... MORE

Medical safety award to NHCC
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Cory VanDyke, safety officer for Naval Health Clinic Charleston, receives the 2015 Award for Excellence in Medical Safety from NHCC commanding officer Capt. Elizabeth Maley on behalf of the Department of the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Aug. 5, 2016 at NHCC, JB Charleston - WS.

NHCC celebrates Medical Service Corps birthday
August 12, 2016 — MORE

U.S. Navy Cdr. Amy Smith, director, Public Health Services, Naval Health Clinic Charleston, and Lt. j.g. Aaron Mehlberg, NHCC Radiation Health Officer, cut the cake during NHCC's birthday celebration for the Medical Service Corps Aug. 4, 2016 at NHCC, JB Charleston - WS. (Navy photo by Seaman Kelen Kloss)