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Mentorship develops leadership
February 15, 2012 — Entering the Navy can be an extreme culture shock to many as they transition to a military lifestyle, which can be challenging for even the most seasoned Sailors. Realizing this, Master Chief Petty Officer Rick West, master chief petty officer of the Navy, implemented the Brilliant on the Basics program to provide guidelines for leaders throughout... MORE

Financial advice doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg
February 14, 2012 — Are you living paycheck to paycheck or have you run up an unmanageable amount of debt? Do you have an emergency fund established for an unforeseen hardship? Are you buried under a sea of bills and just need advice on financial management? The Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Fleet and Family Support Center and the JB Charleston - Air Base... MORE

USS Klakring visits Charleston
February 14, 2012 — MORE

USS Klakring (FFG 42) moors at Union Pier, Charleston, Feb. 10. The frigate’s crew conducted training with the Citadel Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, allowing midshipmen the opportunity to experience life on a U.S. Navy ship. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Brannon Deugan)

Top 3 recognizes outstanding performers
February 14, 2012 — MORE

Master Sgt. Brady Durr (left) and Master Sgt. Christopher Wilson (center) present a Top-3 coin and certificate to Tech Sgt. Matthew Ancell for being selected as a Top-3 Monthly Outstanding Performer at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Feb. 8. Each month, the Top-3 organization recognizes Airmen who have made a significant impact on their unit’s mission. Ancell and Wilson are assigned to the 437th Maintenance Group, 437th Airlift Wing. Durr is assigned to the 437th Operations Support Squadron, 437th AW and is the Top-3 president. (Courtesy photo)

Education Fair held at JB Charleston - Air Base
February 14, 2012 — The Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Education and Training office held an Education Fair at the Education and Training Center at JB Charleston - Air Base, Feb. 10, with 34 colleges and universities in attendance. The fair is held annually and is open to all military, family members and retirees. "In order to remain the number one Air Force in the... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Kevin McAlister picks up program information from one of the booths at the Education Fair held at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Feb. 10. The fair was open to all military, family members and retirees. Thirty four colleges and universities participated. McAlister is the 315th Airlift Wing Force Support Squadron support staff non-commissioned officer in charge. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

ALS announces John L. Levitow Award winner
February 13, 2012 — MORE

Col. Richard McComb and Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago present the John L. Levitow Award to Senior Airman Amy Lexon during the Airman Leadership School Class graduation at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Feb. 9. The award is presented to the student who displays exemplary excellence as both a leader and a scholar. McComb is the JB Charleston commander and LugoSantiago is the 628th Air Base Wing command chief. Lexon is a Phoenix Raven journeyman assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

628th CES firefighters test readiness
February 8, 2012 — MORE

Firefighter David Wise, in full personal protective equipment, climbs aboard a fire truck in response to an exercise at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, Feb. 2. The exercise was held to test the unit’s response time as well as simulate fighting a fire at a home in the MenRiv Housing area. Wise is a firefighter assigned to the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, Civil Engineer Fire Department. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Naval Support Activity names Sailors of the Quarter
February 8, 2012 — MORE

Congratulations to Naval Support Activity Sailor of the Quarter Petty Officer 1st Class William Carmer (left), Junior Sailor of the Quarter Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Scalf and Blue Jacket of the Quarter Seaman Jason Lichter. Carmer is a Master-At-Arms assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron, Scalf is a Culinary Specialist assigned to the Rainbow Row Galley and Lichter is a Seaman assigned to the 628th SFS. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Brannon Deugan)

Focus on safe driving
February 8, 2012 — Cell phone distractions, including non-hands free use and texting, continue to be one of the highest contributors to vehicular accidents on roadways each year. Phone texting was the leading cause in more than 3,000 traffic fatalities last year and currently accounts for more than 25 percent of vehicle accidents nationwide. Recent studies have found... MORE

Reusing or sharing prescription medications? Don't risk it!
February 8, 2012 — Have you checked your medicine cabinet lately? You may have unwanted antibiotics from a recent infection, surplus pain medication from when you had your wisdom teeth removed or extra sleeping pills from a recent bout of insomnia. There are several reasons you may have leftover medications: you may have felt better and stopped your antibiotics... MORE