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Local Hospital Corpsmen celebrate their heritage
June 17, 2014 —

Col. Miller bids farewell to 437th AW with fini flight
June 17, 2014 —

Victim Advocates complete training
June 17, 2014 —

841st TB “Out Front” from coast to coast
June 16, 2014 — The 841st Transportation Battalion continues to set the bar high after completing several major evolutions. This past May, 841st TB personnel safely and successfully completed two APS-3 missions; the USNS Pomeroy upload (1294 pieces of cargo), was followed by the USNS Watkins download (1456 pieces of cargo). Additionally, the Watkins was the...

'Take Flight!' visits Joint Base Charleston
June 13, 2014 — Forty students from the Take Flight! Aviation Camp visited Joint Base Charleston June 12, 2014.The two-day visit showcased a multitude of aviation career fields for the students. "This camp is held to get young people interested in aviation careers and show them what's available to them here in the low country," said retired Lt. Col. Robert Hughes,...

Shopping the Joint Base Charleston Exchange pays dividends
June 13, 2014 — Airmen, Sailors and their families shopping and dining at Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores and restaurants on JB Charleston generated $456,629.26 last year for Air Force quality-of-life programs. During the past 10 years, the Exchange has provided more than $2.4 billion in dividends to military programs including the Outdoor Recreation...

Heat flag conditions save lives
June 13, 2014 — It's summertime, which means things are heating up! Heat related illness is a very serious issue in Charleston. Anyone who works in a hot environment is at risk of heat stress. Heat stress symptoms can include dry skin, dizziness, nausea, fatigue and increased body temperature. You should always keep an eye out for these symptoms in your wingmen as...

Think Commissary Gift Cards when giving gifts
June 13, 2014 — No matter the occasion, Commissary Gift Cards are always available to help family members, friends and organizations give the gift of groceries."Our gift cards are versatile," said Randy Chandler, Defense Commissary Agency's sales director. "They can help a young family in need, offer wholesome eating options to a young service member or make a...

D-Day Veterans visit JB Charleston
June 11, 2014 —

Summertime: keep it safe
June 11, 2014 — Having a wingman is one of the most important partnerships in an Airman's life. The wingman's role is an integral part of our Air Force culture and provides a vital function in mishap prevention and risk management. Air Force Instruction 1-1 states, "a good wingman means taking care of fellow Airmen ... taking action when signs of trouble are...