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437th OG volunteerism feeds the Lowcountry
February 2, 2012 — Giving back to the community is the trademark of any well-rounded military unit.The 437th Operations Group, 437th Airlift Wing, along with the hard work from their spouses, completed a food drive last month to provide 1,072 pounds of food to the Lowcountry Food Bank located in Charleston, S.C.The drive was launched during the holiday season and... MORE

Silver Wings Scholarship Program takes flight
February 1, 2012 — The Team Charleston Spouses Club is calling for applications for their Silver Wings Scholarship Program.The scholarship program is open to dependents of active duty, Reserve, retired or deceased military members affiliated with Joint Base Charleston and who are seeking higher education. Applicants must be current high school seniors or military... MORE

Dental clinic keeps children smiling
February 1, 2012 — Every February, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness of the importance of children's oral health. According to the 2012 NCDHA website, the campaign brings together thousands of dedicated dental professionals, health care providers and others to promote the benefits of good oral health... MORE

(U,S. Air Force Graphic/Airman 1st Class Tom Brading)

628th Air Base Wing Annual Awards Banquet
February 1, 2012 — Sailor of the YearPetty officer 1st Class Jacob Moore, 628th Security Forces SquadronJunior Sailor of the YearPetty officer 2nd Class Eugene Smith, 628th Communications SquadronBlue Jacket of the YearPetty officer 2nd Class Eric Martin, 628th SFS628th Air Base Wing Honor Guard Member of the YearSenior Airman Andrew Siththisakd, 437th Aircraft... MORE

The 628th Air Base Wing Annual Awards Banquet was held Jan. 27 at the Charleston Club. This year’s winners pose with Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander (right) and Capt. Ralph Ward, JB Charleston deputy commander (second from right), along with Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago, JB Charleston command chief (left) and Master Chief Petty Officer Billy Cady, JB Charleston – Weapons Station command chief (second from left). The winners are listed in the order they received their awards.

DUI Detection: field sobriety testing
February 1, 2012 — It is two o'clock in the morning and a car swerves in and out of lanes, barely missing on-coming traffic. The car speeds through a red light at an intersection almost causing an accident with another vehicle. A police officer witnesses the event, pursues the driver and speeds up to initiate a traffic stop. The officer approaches the driver's... MORE

Students practice the walk and turn test during the Standardized Field Sobriety testing course at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, Jan. 23-26. 628th Security Forces Squadron personnel participated in the four day course which is designed to train and certify law enforcement officials in the use of driving under the influence detection techniques and national standardized field sobriety tests. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Dorm 473 takes home the green
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Senior Airman Cory McClure (right) accepts a crisp $100 bill on behalf of Dorm 473, from Staff Sgt. Chiquita Frazier, Jan. 26 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. Dorm 473 won the quarterly dorm competition and the Dorm 473 advisory council plans to use the money to benefit the dorm residents. McClure is assigned to the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron and is the Dorm 473 council president. Frazier is assigned to the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron and is the Dorm 473 Airmen Dorm leader. (Courtesy photo)

The heart of daily success
January 31, 2012 — Known as the 'heart' of the daily operations at the Rainbow Row Galley at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, more than 140 Goodwill employees contribute to the overall success of the five-star rated dining facility by prepping, cooking, cleaning and serving food to service members.Working alongside Sailors, these employees provide food... MORE

Goodwill employed food service workers serve military members at the Rainbow Row Galley at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Jan. 26. More than 140 Goodwill employees, hired through the AbilityOne program, contribute to the overall success of the five-star rated dining facility by prepping, cooking, cleaning and serving food to service members. The AbilityOne program is a federal initiative that helps people who are blind or have other significant disabilities find employment by working within a national nonprofit agency which sells products and services to the U.S. government. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

AMC Safety down day
January 26, 2012 — On Jan. 27, Air Mobility Command will help usher in the new year by taking the day to focus on safety. According to the AMC leadership, the purpose of the day is to raise awareness and focus attention on safe and effective mobility operations."This is an opportune time as we come off the holiday 'slow' period to refocus our attention and... MORE

Share the Love: Send Valentines to Veterans
January 25, 2012 — Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can show their appreciation to military service members who came before them by sending free valentines through the Joint Base Charleston Exchange now through Feb. 6th. Now in its second year, "Valentines for Veterans" is an annual Exchange campaign to send greetings to local Veterans Administration... MORE

Canines for Veterans named finalist in Joining Forces Community Challenge
January 25, 2012 — Joining Forces, a nationwide campaign to recognize, honor and serve military families announced the finalists of their Community Challenge Jan. 23 and Canines for Service is one of the 20 finalists.Canines for Service has partnered with the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston to provide quality trained service dogs to veterans at no cost. "We are... MORE