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841st TB marches for March of Dimes
May 5, 2014 — It was a perfect day at Cannon Park in downtown Charleston to take a walk. The sky was clear with a nice breeze blowing and thousands of people were ready to "March for Babies" at the March of Dimes fundraiser on a recent Saturday morning. The 841st Transportation Battalion joined their Honorary battalion commander, Sean Mummert, CEO and President... MORE

The 841st Transportation Battalion Color Guard, along with Navy Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Seifert, 841st TB deputy commander (red shirt) and Honorary Commander Sean Mummert (Seifert’s right) gather for a Charleston Imaging Products team photo. (Courtesy photo)

Spike out sexual violence
April 30, 2014 — MORE

Lieutenent Adrian Jones, Naval Support Activity supply officer (center) and member of the NSA Allstars, competes in a 42-team beach volleyball tournament along side teammates (left to right) Lt. j.g. Pete McLaughlin, NSA Admin officer, Senior Chief Petty Officer Vince Stephens, 628th Security Forces Squadron and Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander April 25, 2014 at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command campus on JB Charleston - Weapons Station. The annual tournament helps raise awareness for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Pastrick)

Weapons Station honors Victim Advocates
April 30, 2014 — MORE

Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander (left) and Tiffany Mizzell, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator for JB Charleston Weapons Station (fourth from right), recognize the 32 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocates from the eight Navy Mission partners on JB Charleston and the Citadel’s NROTC unit April 30, 2014, during the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Appreciation Luncheon at the Bowman Center on the Campus of NNPTC on JB Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. Victim advocates are the military’s first responders to sexual assault reports and are on watch 24/7 to provide support services for adult victims of sexual assault. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

NHCC honors Red Cross volunteers
April 30, 2014 — MORE

The American Red Cross volunteers at Naval Health Clinic Charleston were honored for their contributions during a recognition ceremony April 29, 2014, at the clinic on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. NHCC currently has 18 American Red Cross volunteers who donate approximately 4,500 hours of service annually. Back row: NHCC Commanding Officer Capt. Marvin Jones, William Mehard, James Crane, Stanley Nelson, James Tyrrell, Jeanne Carmichael; center row: Eileen Hadbabny, Reggie Gardner, Paulette Blew, Barb Tyrrell, Cheryl Harris; front row: Lois Neal, Carol Cramer, Sharon Monheit. (U.S. Navy photo/Kris Patterson)

The road to apprenticeship
April 30, 2014 — The military offers opportunities to active-duty service members which allows them to earn apprenticeships and certifications based on their military knowledge. One option is the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program."USMAP is a formal military training program executed by the Center for Personal and Professional Development that provides... MORE

JB Charleston SFS honors fallen officer: Police Week schedule
April 29, 2014 — Have you ever wondered how roads get their name? For Wilkinson Way on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, the name is in honor of Police Officer Frank Wilkinson Jr. On Dec. 16, 1993, Wilkinson was struck and killed by a drunk driver while exiting his patrol car. He was providing back up to another officer assisting a disabled vehicle on... MORE

JB Charleston Runs in Color
April 29, 2014 — Members of Joint Base Charleston participate in the annual color run 5k fun run on April 26, 2014. The run was held as a Sexual Assualt Awareness event and fundraiser for anyone with base access who wanted to participate and help raise awareness.Click here for full slideshow. MORE

Ensign Jennifer Oblinger, a staff member with the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, runs through the blue color station during the 5k color run held at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April, 26, 2014. Oblinger was the first female to finish the race with a time of 20:57. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Renae Pittman)

Lots of chili for a worthy cause
April 28, 2014 — MORE

Navy Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander (center), along with Jackie Gardner, wife of Command Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Gardner, and Senior Chief Petty Officer Vince Stephens, 628th Security Forces Squadron, judge different styles of chili April 25, 2014, during the Naval Support Activity Chili cook-off in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month at Joint Base Charleston. Lt. Cmdr. Sean McMichael, 628th Security Forces Squadron, cooked up the winning batch of chili, beating out nine other contestants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

AMC seeks 2014 Air Force Marathon participants
April 28, 2014 — The 18th annual United States Air Force Marathon will be held Sept. 20, 2014, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Air Mobility Command will again sponsor an active duty team comprised of both male and female runners representing various age groups to compete in the full and half marathon.Interested teams should submit an Air Force... MORE

Justice Files
April 28, 2014 — Courts-Martial - 1st QuarterOn Feb. 25, 2014, an airman first class from the 437th Operation Support Squadron, was tried by special court-martial for three violations of Article 112a, wrongful use of a controlled substance. The member was charged with two specifications of wrongful use of marijuana and one specification of wrongful use of cocaine... MORE