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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

Airsoft guns: Real or fake?
January 17, 2012 — Recently, police officers fired upon and killed a 15-year-old boy in Texas who was brandishing a pellet gun that looked like a real one. The teenager was told several times to put down the weapon but refused to listen to the instructions given by the police. Officers had to open fire in response to what they thought was a legitimate threat from an... MORE

Bryant assumes command of NCBC
January 17, 2012 — Commander Chadwick Bryant relieved Cmdr. Raymond Drake as the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston's commanding officer during a routine change of command ceremony held at the Red Bank Club at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Jan. 12. "It is a great day and a personal pleasure to recognize the accomplishments of this command under the leadership... MORE

Rear Adm. Donald Quinn, right, watches as Cmdr. Chadwick Bryant, center, relieves Cmdr. Raymond Drake as the commanding officer of the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston during a routine change of command ceremony at the Red Bank Club at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Jan. 12. Quinn is the Navy Personnel Command commander and Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Brannon Deugan)