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NSA names Sailors of the Quarter
May 2, 2012 — MORE

Naval Support Activity Charleston recently named its Sailors of the Quarter for the 2nd quarter of 2012: Petty Officer 1st Class Jinnett Santos was named Sailor of the Quarter, Petty Officer 2nd Class April Butler was named Junior Sailor of the Quarter and Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Johnson was named Blue Jacket of the Quarter. Santos is a culinary specialist assigned to the Weapons Station Galley and Butler and Johnson are both ship’s servicemen assigned to Unaccompanied Base Housing at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

628th SFS to honor fallen police officers
May 1, 2012 — In 1962, President John Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 designating May 15 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed a law directing that the flag of the United States be displayed at half-staff on all government buildings on May 15 each year. National Police... MORE

JB Charleston volunteers selected as S.C. Hunter Educators of the Year
May 1, 2012 — At a banquet in Columbia last week, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Director, Alvin Taylor, recognized the Joint Base Charleston instructor team as Regional Hunter Education Instructors of the Year. In presenting the award, Taylor said, "These volunteer instructors are vital to the SCDNR's effort to maintain this state's excellent... MORE

Introducing MiCare, AFMS's new online secure messaging system
May 1, 2012 — The 628th Medical Group has begun patient registrations for MiCare, the Military's online confidential secure messaging service. This system has been shown to significantly reduce the number of phone calls between patients and providers, increase patient satisfaction and save time for the medical office staff and the patient. The 628th MDG aims to... MORE

Victim intervention - a support system
April 25, 2012 — Sexual victimization is devastating. Victims often feel shame and embarrassment and often blame themselves. These feelings can have adverse effects on loved ones, family members and even job performance.Navy and Air Force leadership have set a fleet and force-wide goal to reduce sexual assault cases. One tool in place to accomplish this goal is the... MORE

School Choice Showcase
April 24, 2012 — MORE

Military members and their families attend the School Choice Showcase at the Club at Joint Base Charleston on April 23. The showcase provided information to JB Charleston families about the educational choices available for their children in the Charleston County area. The event featured musical performances from local school children and informational displays from local schools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin/Released)

1st Combat Camera Squadron Airmen volunteer at local shelter
April 24, 2012 — Airmen and civilians from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, volunteered to cook breakfast at a local shelter in downtown Charleston April 5.The shelter is managed by Crisis Ministries, a local non-profit organization that serves almost 200,000 meals each year to homeless shelter residents and veterans.1st Lt... MORE

Master Sgt. Norma Gonthier prepares bacon at the Crisis Ministries kitchen in downtown Charleston. A team of volunteers from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, purchased, cooked and served breakfast to more than 120 local homeless shelter residents, including 40 veterans, April 5. Crisis Ministries, a non-profit agency in Charleston, S.C. serves almost 200,000 meals each year. Gontheir is the 1st CTCS noncommissioned officer in charge of unit training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

Launch date announced for new Roth TSP option
April 24, 2012 — The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board recently announced that May 7 will be the day the Thrift Savings Plan will begin accepting Roth TSP contributions. The Roth TSP was authorized by the Thrift Savings Plan Enhancement Act of 2009, which was enacted June 22, 2009, and will allow Federal civilian employees and members of the uniformed... MORE

Foreign military members visit JB Charleston
April 18, 2012 — MORE

Delegates from the Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan militaries pose for a picture after touring a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base April 17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

Weapons Station increases sexual assault awareness through humor
April 18, 2012 — Sailors assigned to Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station increased their sexual assault awareness skills in an unusual way April 18. By utilizing humor about this serious subject, as well as active participation by Sailors during an improvisational show, personnel now have the training to help prevent, identify and intervene against sexual... MORE

Sailors hold up stop signs during an audience participation event at the ‘Sex Signals’ show at the RedBank Club at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station April 18. The program uses humor, improvisation and audience participation to put a new up-to-date spin on the issue of sexual assault. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)