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628th CES ‘Outlaws’ recognized in 8 AMC award categories
December 18, 2013 — The Air Mobility Command recently announced the results of this year's Civil Engineer awards. The list included three winners and five runners-up from Joint Base Charleston."Our Airmen are a mere snapshot of the amazing men and women across Air Mobility Command," said Lt. Col. Patrick Miller, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron commander. "It's an honor... MORE

628th FSS wins big at AMC level
December 18, 2013 — The 628th Force Support Squadron recently won six awards at the Air Mobility Command level for 2013.The awards include Youth Program of the Year, Golf Program of the Year, Force Support Senior Noncommissioned officer of the Year, Airman and Family Readiness Program of the Year, Family Child Care Provider of the Year, and Library Program of the... MORE

Do you have a child with ADHD?
December 18, 2013 — Are you interested in learning about strategies and resources to assist your child with their ADHD?If so, Naval Health Clinic Charleston is forming a brand new group for parents of ADHD children. The class will be offered once a week on Wednesday morning from 9 to 10:30 AM. The discussions will be on understanding ADHD, tips for parenting children... MORE

NHCC honors Sailors of the Year
December 18, 2013 — MORE

Petty Officer 1st Class Samuel Hutcheson III, a hospital corpsman and Naval Health Clinic Charleston Physical and Occupational Therapy leading petty officer, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Capt. Marvin Jones, NHCC commanding officer, during a morning colors ceremony Dec. 6, 2013, at NHCC. Hutcheson was recently named NHCC’s 2013 Sailor of the Year. (U.S. Navy photo/Kris Patterson)

NEX holds awards banquet
December 17, 2013 — MORE

Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, thanks Navy Exchange employees during their annual Christmas Award Appreciation Luncheon Dec. 17, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. Sparks handed out several awards during the luncheon and joined the NEX employees for a buffet lunch. (U.S. Navy photo/April Ware)

I just want to celebrate
December 17, 2013 — It's party time! From Thanksgiving to New Year's, the holiday celebrations are happening everywhere. We all think of this time as one of the most joyful seasons, but it's also the time to pay greater attention to safety. In planning your festivities, consider and prepare for the hazards. As a party host, you want to take into account the food... MORE

NNPTC honors graduates
December 17, 2013 — MORE

Capt. John Fahs, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commanding officer (left) and Frederick Bolz from the Fleet Reserve Society, recognize Petty Officer 3rd Class Zachary Dykeman and Ens. Daniel Detoma, as Honormen for graduating class 1305 during a ceremony at NNPTC at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, Dec. 13, 2013. The Class Honormen awards are given to the Sailors with the highest grade point average. Detoma was also named the Vice Adm. Behrens Award winner which is given to the office with the highest grade point average. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Pastrick)

437th OSS Airman wins HARM award
December 13, 2013 — Master Sgt. James Knox won the Air Mobility Command's Outstanding Air Force Aviation Resource Manager award for fiscal year 2013.Knox is the 437th Operations Support Squadron Host Aviation Resource Management assistant superintendent at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.Knox managed the 437th Airlift Wing's deconsolidation of the Air Force's... MORE

Sailors respond to vet in need
December 13, 2013 — With the sounds and smells of a backyard barbecue filling the air, nearly 50 people gathered for a steak dinner in an unassuming room in the LowCountry Chief Petty Officer Association building on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. Conversations, laughs and a meal were shared by individuals of all ages in the tightly packed dining area. The... MORE

Master Chief Petty Officer Robert Bostic, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston command master chief (right), grills steaks at a fundraising event held by the LowCountry Chief Petty Officer Association at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, Goose Creek, S.C. The event held Dec. 6, 2013, raised nearly $1,500 for local Army veteran Walker Grainger who has recently fallen on hard times and was featured in a local news story. (U.S. Navy Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Pastrick)

Naval Academy science program seeks young students
December 11, 2013 — Each year in June, the United States Naval Academy launches a summer Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program to expose young people to STEM concepts and technologies. The United States Naval Academy's 2014 Summer STEM Program is designed to encourage eighth-11th graders to pursue a course of study in STEM-related subjects... MORE