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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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...