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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

Retired Army Capt. Leslie Smith sits with her service dog, Issac, during a ceremony at the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston Dec. 1. During the ceremony, the NAVCON Brig, in partnership with Carolina Canines for Service, presented Marine Cpl. David Donchess, a wounded service member, his service dog Ruth. Smith lost her left leg and eye-sight after contracting a blood disorder while on duty in Bosnia in 2002 and now travels extensively on behalf of organizations such as the Wounded Warrior Project, Iraq Star Foundation, Army Wounded Warrior Program, Operation Heroes and Disabled Sports USA. CCFS is a non-profit health and human services organization that trains service dogs for people with disabilities. Through this program, military prisoners are taught to train service dogs for veterans with disabilities. Since the program's inception, 14 wounded service members have received service dogs.
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle

HPU-the first line of defense
January 25, 2012 — Joint Base Charleston's 628th Security Forces Squadron Harbor Patrol Units received crew-serve weapons training during a timed stress test at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center at JB Charleston - Weapons Station, Jan. 19.The test serves as a simulation of a real-life scenario, training members on their proficiency should a water-borne... MORE

Petty Officer 2nd Class Bradley Nguyen, left, shows two harbor patrol unit police officers, Timothy Reed, right, and Lettbetter, center, an ammunition belt to verify the bullets were dummy rounds prior to conducting a crew-serve weapons training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Jan. 19. Nguyen is a Gunner’s Mate assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron and is the range safety officer. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Jennifer Hudson)

437th Airlift Wing quarterly award winners
January 24, 2012 — MORE

Colonel Erik Hansen (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Larry Williams (right) recognize Staff Sgt. Shawn Goggin, Richard Larkins, Capt. Rebecca Logan, Senior Airman Ronald Sangston, Master Sgt. Christopher Wilson, 1st Lt. Roy Jefferson and Jeremy Olive as the 437th Airlift Wing Quarterly Award winners during a ceremony Jan. 19 at the Charleston Club. Hansen is the 437th AW commander, Williams is the 437th AW command chief, Goggin is from the 14th Airlift Squadron, 437th AW, Larkins is from the 437th Maintenance Squadron, Logan is from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Sangston is from the 437th AMXS, Wilson is from the 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron, Jefferson is from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron and Olive is from the 437th APS. Not pictured is Tech. Sgt. Michael Morris from the 15th Airlift Squadron, 437th AW. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman First Class Ashlee Galloway).

Marrington Middle School of the Arts nominated for National Blue Ribbon Recognition
January 24, 2012 — State Superintendent of Education Mick Zais recently announced that Marrington Middle School of the Arts, along with four other South Carolina schools, will be nominated by the South Carolina Department of Education for recognition in the 2012 National Blue Ribbon School Program. Marrington is the only middle school in the state to be nominated for... MORE

Do you see what I see?
January 20, 2012 — MORE

$Fireman Ethan Rooney undergoes a routine eye exam from Certified Opthalmic Technician Johnny Knight Sr. Jan. 17 at Naval Health Clinic Charleston. The device used is a Phoropter, which measures the refractive error to determine an individual's spectacle prescription. Rooney is astudent at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command at Joint Base Charleston- Weapons Station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman First Class Ashlee Galloway)$

DUI: Barracks lawyers vs the facts
January 19, 2012 — At the legal office, we frequently advise commanders and first sergeants when one of their Airmen is caught driving under the influence or is involved in an alcohol-related incident. Recently, we noticed that members of the Joint Base Charleston population may be receiving advice from "barracks lawyers" that is a little off the mark. The 628th Air... MORE

Shaping up Joint Base Charleston
January 18, 2012 — Each year millions of people throughout America make New Year's resolutions. More often than not, those resolutions are targeted towards maintaining a healthier lifestyle by eating healthier, exercising more or shedding a few extra pounds.As part of January's national observance month - Shape up U.S. - Airmen and Sailors alike are hitting the gym... MORE

2012 Crews Into Shape Challenge
January 18, 2012 — The Wellness staff at Naval Health Clinic Charleston is inviting the entire Joint Base Charleston family to participate in the 2012 Crews Into Shape challenge. The challenge, sponsored by the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center, will take place over a four-week period from March 4 to March 31. Active duty, Reservists, retirees, family... MORE

New Victim Advocate - Victim Privilege: [Military Rule of Evidence (M.R.E.) 514]
January 18, 2012 — If you are a victim who has suffered direct physical or emotional harm as the result of a sexual or violent offense, you may claim the new Victim Advocate-Victim Privilege under Military Rule of Evidence (M.R.E.) 514. This is true even if you make an unrestricted report of a sexual assault. By claiming this privilege, you have the right to refuse... MORE