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Day of Caring: Sailors give Marrington Schools a facelift
September 11, 2012 — It was a beautiful and warm September day ... the kind of weather that makes people want to get out and help others, and that is just what hundreds of Airmen and Sailors from Joint Base Charleston did Sept. 7, during the Trident United Way Day of Caring which saw more than 8,500 volunteers working on more than 300 projects around the...

Airmen and Sailors participate in Day of Caring
September 11, 2012 — It was a beautiful and warm September day ... the kind of weather that makes people want to get out and help others, and that is just what hundreds of Airmen and Sailors from Joint Base Charleston did Sept. 7, during the Trident United Way Day of Caring which saw more than 8,500 volunteers working on more than 300 projects around the...

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...

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

New rank, new uniforms
August 15, 2012 —

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...

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...

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...

Diamond Sharp
August 8, 2012 —

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...