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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.

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...

ALS Class 16 -E Levitow Award winner announced
June 24, 2016 — Congratulations to Senior Airman Joshua Orphan, from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, for receiving the John L. Levitow Award during an Airman Leadership School Graduation ceremony June 23, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

JB Charleston reflects on freedom, 4th of July
June 24, 2016 — Joint Base Charleston members share their impressions on the upcoming July 4th, 2016 celebration, as well as reflect on the holiday's personal meaning.

New commander takes reins of 437 AW
June 24, 2016 — The 437th Airlift Wing welcomed its new commander, Col. Jimmy Canlas, during a change of command ceremony June 24, 2016 in Nose Dock 2 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.

Protect yourself and your families
June 24, 2016 — If you're an American, most assuredly you're a potential target in the eyes of terrorists groups around the world. The horrific violence of the Orlando shooting and its aftermath reinforces the knowledge that those in and out of uniform may be a target for the "bad guy." With the summer holidays approaching, it is important to remind everyone of a...

National HIV Testing Day is June 27
June 23, 2016 — June 27th is National HIV Testing Day. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that infects the cells of the immune system by destroying or impairing their ability to fight off disease and infection. If you are unsure of your status or have questions, come to the clinic to get the facts, get involved in your care and get tested. Dependents...

MFLC: Valuable resource for service members and families
June 21, 2016 — Although the military has specific procedures for accomplishing tasks and follows a regimented structure, service members aren't immune to real-world issues and challenges. The Department of Defense recognizes this reality and is using resources to assist service members and their families with day-to-day struggles.One such resource is Military and...

437th Aerial Port Squadron hosts NCHB13's Exercise Golden Steamboat
June 17, 2016 — Reserve Sailors from Navy Cargo Handling Battalion THIRTEEN conducted battalion-wide training throughout June 2016, with the assistance of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron from Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.Exercise Golden Steamboat is an expeditionary logistics training exercise intended to significantly increase unit readiness and...

Sexual assault in the news
June 16, 2016 — A California judge's decision to sentence Stanford University student, Brock Turner, to six months in jail for sexually assaulting a woman has created a national backlash. The episode has reopened the discussion about the definition of sexual assault and what the legal punishments are. It also reminds us society's level of understanding and...