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Zika Virus: The facts you need to know
June 1, 2018 — As if mosquitos were not already a big enough nuisance normally, they have made headlines in the last few years by carrying the Zika virus in places around the world. ZikaV is not a new disease, but one that has had a rapid surge in the number of cases since May 2015. ZikaV is spread primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species... MORE

SSC Atlantic Computer Scientist Named DON IT Rising Star of the Year
May 30, 2018 — Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic computer scientist Brianeisha Eure received a Department of the Navy (DON) Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) Excellence Award at the DON IT East Conference in Norfolk, Virginia, April 24.Eure was presented with the IT Rising Star of the Year award for her role as the... MORE

Navy Cyber Security Division Director Rear Adm. Danelle Barrett (OPNAV N2N6G), left, Acting Department of the Navy (DON) Chief Information Officer (CIO) Dr. Kelly Fletcher, second from left, and Marine Corps Acting Director C4 and CIO Ken Bible, right, present a DON Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) Excellence Award to Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic computer scientist Brianeisha Eure at the DON IT East Conference April 24, 2018, in Norfolk, Va.

MUSC leadership gets first-hand look at JB Charleston mission
May 24, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston played host to senior officials from the Medical University of South Carolina, including MUSC president Dr. David Cole, during a briefing and tour of aeromedical capabilities May 22, 2018 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The purpose of the visit was to share information about the medical missions, as well as the overall mission, of the various units at JB Charleston. It echoed a visit base officials made to MUSC earlier this year to familiarize themselves with the institution’s facilities... MORE

David Cole, right, Medical University of South Carolina president, prepares to step inside the Transportation Isolation System May 22, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

JB Charleston shows air capabilities with large formation exercise
May 24, 2018 — Approximately 15 C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 437th and 315th Airlift Wings provided airdrop support for the U.S. Army’s 509th Infantry Regiment, Fort Polk, Louisiana, May 22 through a large formation exercise. During the flight, the C-17s flew over several prominent landmarks in South Carolina including the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and the South Carolina State House while performing various training exercises... MORE

A crew chief walks the flightline before takeoff of the large formation exercise at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 22, 2018.

ALS Class 18-D graduates
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Senior Airman Brittany Korb, center, 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician assigned to the , receives the John L. Levitow Award from base leadership (from left to right) Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, Col. Gregory Gilmour, 315th Airlift Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Mark Barber, 315th AW command chief and Chief Master Sgt. Jennifer Kersey, 437th AW command chief, during an Airman Leadership School graduation ceremony at the Charleston Club May 18, 2018.

Team Charleston closes police week through retreat ceremony
May 24, 2018 — Service members salute the U.S. flag during a retreat ceremony May 18, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Retreat signals the end of the official duty day and serves as a ceremony for paying respects to the flag. The flight was made up of law enforcement as a way to end police week. Police week is an observance in the U.S. that pays tribute to... MORE

Service members salute the U.S. flag during a retreat ceremony May 18, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

JB Charleston youths chalk up another color run
May 24, 2018 — Military members and their families participated in the Annual Armed Forces Kids Color Run where they ran a 5k and received free tee-shirts. The JB Charleston Youth Center holds events throughout the year for military members and their families. MORE

Joint Base Charleston Youth Center members start their color run May 18, 2018, at JB Charleston, S.C.

USCG Sector Charleston hosts open house
May 23, 2018 — Members of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston and port partners held an open house at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston, S.C., May 19, 2018, to observe the kickoff for National Safe Boating Week... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard and local maritime boats and vessels float along the docks during an open house at Coast Guard Sector Charleston, S.C., May 19, 2018.

628th Air Base Wing March 2018 Commander’s Call Questions and Answers
May 16, 2018 — Q: Any update on having more areas to conduct the running portion for PT test other than the red track?A: The 628th ABW is working with the 437th AW to see if we can safely conduct the running portion of the test at another location besides the running track. The safety of those testing is paramount. We must ensure testers are not in harm's way... MORE

628 ABW presents first quarter awards
May 16, 2018 — The 628th Air Base Wing recognized their top performers during 2018’s 1st Quarter Awards Ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 4, 2018. Congratulations to the following award winners:Honor Guard Airman of the QuarterAirman 1st Class Jeremy Polovitch, 437th Aerial Port SquadronVolunteer of the QuarterStaff Sgt. Megan M. Jones, 628th Security... MORE

628th Air Base Wing leadership stands with the winners from the 628th ABW 1st Quarter Awards ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 4, 2018.