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Tips for absentee voters
September 5, 2012 — The deadline for military members to request their absentee voting ballot for the upcoming Nov. 6, 2012, general elections is rapidly approaching. Generally, states and territories are required to mail ballots at least 45 days before an election. An absentee ballot is required when service members and their spouses live in a state other than that... MORE

Women in Defense, Military Woman of the Year
August 21, 2012 — MORE

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Stephanie Green, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston Parole and Release department leading chief petty officer, was awarded the Palmetto Chapter of Women in Defense, Military Woman of the Year plaque at the Charleston RiverDogs game Aug. 11, 2012 in Charleston, S.C. Green was one of 15 local military women nominated for the award. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

New rank, new uniforms
August 15, 2012 — MORE

Electronics Technician First Class Petty Officer Sean McKenzie, Nuclear Power Training Unit and chief petty officer selectee, tries on a Navy service dress white uniform, commonly referred to as choker whites August 14, 2012, at the uniform shop at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C., while Master-at-Arms Chief Petty Officer Marvin McDonald, NPTU, ensures he has the proper fit. Selection for promotion to chief petty officer requires selectees to purchase a new "sea bag," which consists of new khaki and service dress uniforms. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

Don’t pollute: Keep storm drains toxin free
August 15, 2012 — Pushing trash and garbage into a storm sewer is a costly practice. Allowing trash to runoff into storm sewers is costly to cities, neighborhoods and to wildlife. When storm drains get clogged, storm water collects in the streets and can become a traffic hazard. Yes, they are fun to splash in, but they can be dangerous to drive through. Since they... MORE

Healthcare Advisory Council meeting scheduled
August 15, 2012 — This year's Healthcare Advisory Council meeting will be held August 23, at 1:00 p.m. in the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Theater. The briefing will provide current information regarding clinic services, TRICARE, pharmacy, dental and health promotions. The council is committed to broadening beneficiaries' awareness about updates on healthcare... MORE

Naval Health Clinic Charleston aces inspection
August 15, 2012 — Naval Health Clinic Charleston successfully underwent inspections by the Navy Medical Inspector General and the Joint Commission from Aug. 7 through 9, to ensure the clinic is providing quality health care to all beneficiaries.The Joint Commission surveys health care facilities throughout the nation to ensure that safety and quality of care... MORE

Naval Health Clinic Charleston Director for Staff Education and Training,
Lt. Cmdr. Yvette Smith-Simon, consults with Petty Officer 3rd Class Jimmy Frye to ensure all staff members have evacuated the clinic during an emergency drill in preparation for the Joint Commission and Navy Medical Inspector General inspections last week. (U.S. Navy photo/Jeff Kelly)

Diamond Sharp
August 8, 2012 — MORE

Col. Justin Davey, 628th Mission Support Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Avery Jones, 628th Mission Support Group superintendent, pose with the Diamond Sharp Award winners and their first sergeants Aug. 7, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. (Front Row) Airman 1st Class Brissely Nunez, 628th Comptroller Squadron finance technician, Staff Sgt. Donald McKeown, 628th Air Base Wing Command Post senior emergency actions controller, and Airman 1st Class Nicole Crummy, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance and analysis technician. (Back row) Master Sgt. Nicole Bishop, 628th Comptroller Squadron first sergeant, and Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Tynan, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant. The Diamond Sharp award recognizes Airmen whose outstanding performance stands out to their first sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

Town Hall Meetings scheduled...submit your questions
August 7, 2012 — Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, will host a series of Town Hall meetings on the Air Base and Weapons Station, Aug. 13 - 15.The meetings are open to the base populace, to include military members and their dependents, retirees and Department of Defense civilians.The meetings will address the following topics including: -Changes... MORE

CHIEF!
August 1, 2012 — The Navy's Bureau of Personnel recently released the names of the Sailors selected for promotion to chief petty officer. Bravo Zulu to all the new chiefs at Joint Base Charleston on your selection! Navy Power Training UnitElectrician's Mate 1st Class George Argiro IIIElectronic's Technician 1st Class Herbert BaltripMachinist's Mate 1st Class Glenn... MORE

628th ABW announces quarterly award winners
August 1, 2012 — MORE

Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander (left), and Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon, JB Charleston command chief (right), congratulate the 628th Air Base Wing Second Quarter Award Winners after a ceremony at the Charleston Club at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base July 31, 2012 at JB Charleston, S.C. (Left to right) Paul Harrison, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Civilian of the Quarter Category I; 2nd Lt. Merry Miller, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Junior Company Grade Officer of the Quarter; Senior Airman Felicia May, 628th Communications Squadron, Volunteer of the Quarter; Airman 1st Class Robert Wessinger, 628th CS, Honor Guard Member of the Quarter; Senior Airman Reco Webb, 628th Medical Operations Squadron, Airman of the Quarter; Michael Heckendorn, 628th CS, Civilian Category II of the Quarter and Master Sgt. Ricky Smith, 628th Force Support Squadron, Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter. Not pictured is Staff Sgt. Jessica McFelia, 628th Aeromedical Squadron, Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter. The winners were nominated by their supervisors for superior performance and hard work. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)