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Navy League recognizes Coast Guard Sector Charleston officer
July 6, 2016 — U.S. Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Cathleen A. Giguere, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston Boarding Team Supervisor and Command Duty Officer, accepted the Capt. David H. Jarvis award for inspirational leadership during the Navy League National Convention June 17, 2016 in Charleston, S.C.The Navy League annually presents the Jarvis award to recognize an... MORE

Lieutenant junior grade Cathleen Giguere stands on the pier at Coast Guard Sector Charleston Headquarters, Charleston, S.C. Giguere received the Capt. David H. Jarvis Award during the Navy League National Convention, June 17, 2016 in Charleston, S.C.(U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

NCHB-13 participates in Exercise Golden Steamboat
July 6, 2016 — With more than 200 NCHB-13 reserve Sailors operating in Gulfport, New Orleans, La., Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and Fort Lee, Va., Exercise Golden Steamboat is a high-tempo training exercise intended to significantly increase unit readiness and individual qualifications in preparation for the battalion's Unit Level Training Readiness Assessment... MORE

Utilitiesman 1st Class Dexter Dyer and Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Gilberto Alvarez-Martinez of Navy Cargo Handling Battalion THIRTEEN (NCHB-13) prepare to refuel an Air Force C-17 during Exercise Golden Steamboat at Key Field Air National Guard Base in Gulfport, Ms. With the support of the Mississippi Air National Guard 186th Air Refueling Wing, NCHB-13 Fuels Company reserve members gain critical hands on experience to help the battalion increase its readiness for joint-mission deployments. (US Navy photo by Lieutenant j.g. Mark Rubino, NCHB-13/Released)

What it takes to be an honor guard member
July 5, 2016 — Three phrases describe the core of what it means to be an Airman in the United States Air Force; Integrity first, service before self, excellence in all we do.The Joint Base Charleston honor guard is no exception. The members are chosen for their steadfast dedication to the integrity, service and excellence required to bring honor to the ceremonies... MORE

Honor guard trainees practice folding the flag during a pallbearer training exercise. Most Airmen are just out of technical school and beginning their careers when they start training for the honor guard. Members are chosen for their steadfast dedication to the integrity, service and excellence required to bring honor to the ceremonies the Air Force holds dear. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Kristin Kurtz)

Airmen team up to repair range
June 29, 2016 — Airmen from the 628th Security Forces, Civil Engineer and Aerospace Bioenvironmental Squadrons worked together to repair the wooden baffles on the small arms firing range June 24, 2016 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The repairs were needed because the damaged baffles were preventing the use of 12 of 20 firing lanes. MORE

628th Security Forces Squadron, Civil Engineer Squadron and Aerospace Bioenvironmental Squadron personnel discuss repair plans for the small arms firing range June 24, 2016 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Airmen from all three squadrons worked together to repair the wooden baffles on the range. Repairing the baffles is crucial for safety because they prevent high shots from leaving the area. The existing baffles were bullet riddled, warped and rotten. The bullet holes and other damage were causing weak spots, which could allow bullets to fly outside the range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrea Salazar/Released)

Annual Feds Feed Families drive underway
June 29, 2016 — Joint Base Charleston - Weapon Station kicked off its annual federal food donations drive June 21, 2016 which will continue until August 31, 2016. The Feds Feed Family Food Drive is led by Command Navy Region Southeast for NWS and all donations will go to the Lowcountry Food Bank. Last year the command donated 4,083 lbs. of food and this year's... MORE

Recycling opportunities at JB Charleston
June 29, 2016 — Opportunities at Joint Base Charleston to preserve natural resources and reduce solid waste going to landfills are available now. Options to join the JB Charleston Recycling Program include:1. Recycle at facilities/buildings located on Joint Base Charleston: Materials which can be recycled include glass bottles and jars, aluminum and steel cans... MORE

Playing it safe this Fourth of July
June 28, 2016 — According to the National Safety Council, the Fourth of July is considered the most dangerous holiday of the year for Americans. The National Fire Protection Agency reported an estimated 10,500 people were injured by fireworks in 2014. Below is a list of tips to prevent injuries while celebrating the Fourth of July.Apply sunscreen frequently when... MORE

Joint Base Charleston reminds the community to stay safe this holiday weekend as the Fourth of July is considered the most dangerous holiday of the year for Americans, according to the National Safety Council. (U.S. Air Force Photo Illustration/Airman Megan Munoz)

Joint Base Charleston MYOY - Update
June 28, 2016 — Dorian Holnes, Joint Base Charleston - Air Base 2016 Youth of the Year and South Carolina Military Youth of the Year, participated in the Southeast Boys and Girls Club of America (BGCA) Youth of the Year competition and was named the 2016 Southeast Region Military Youth of the Year June 25, 2016. His achievement earned him a $10,000 scholarship... MORE

Cybersecurity summer camp
June 27, 2016 — For the fourth year in a row, students from Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester county school districts in South Carolina beat the summer heat by participating in a cybersecurity camp held at the Lowcountry Tech Academy of Charleston County sponsored by Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic, June 13-17, 2016. MORE

James Bouie and Mo Dauod teach computer deconstruction during the SPAWAR Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic sponsored cybersecurity summer camp at the Lowcountry Tech Academy of Charleston County in Charleston, S.C. Over 30 volunteers from SSC Atlantic exposed and challenged more than 80 middle school students in cyber espionage, computer deconstruction, command and control systems, Internet security, snap circuits and scratch programming, among other activities, during the week long camp. (U.S. Navy photo/Joe Bullinger)

New commander takes reins of 437 AW
June 27, 2016 — The 437th Airlift Wing welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony June 24, 2016 in Nose Dock 2 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.Colonel Jimmy Canlas accepted leadership of the wing from Colonel John Lamontagne, who had been in command since May 22, 2014.With the assumption of command comes the responsibility of leading one of the... MORE

Colonel Jimmy Canlas addresses members of the 437th Airlift Wing and invited guests for his first time as the new commander of the 437th AW June 24, 2016, in Nose Dock 2 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Canlas, a native of Port Hueneme, Calif., graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 1992 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S Air Force. A command pilot with more than 4,100 hours in the C-21A, KC-135R Stratotanker and C-17A Globemaster III aircraft, Canlas served as the vice commander, 437th AW, prior to taking command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jared Trimarchi)