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Chief's group serves up a fish fry
November 22, 2011 —

437th Airlift Wing welcomes new C-17
November 21, 2011 —

Frying up some turkey goodness - how to stay safe
November 16, 2011 — Thanksgiving is that time of year to feast on delicious mounds of food, from cranberries to mashed potatoes and stuffing, all surrounding the main dish -- a turkey. And thanks to a concept that started in the South, deep-fried turkey has been hailed as the solution to a perennial problem of Thanksgiving -- a dried-out turkey.It's a Thanksgiving...

Behind the scenes -- NHCC Lab
November 16, 2011 — We all know the drill. The doctor wants to run some blood tests. We head over to the Naval Health Clinic Charleston or the 628th Medical clinic, take a number and wait our turn. After being called into the lab, a technician tightly wraps a rubber band around your arm, and asks you to squeeze your fist repeatedly until he is able to locate a vein...

Holiday driving and stress
November 16, 2011 — There is a certain amount of risk involved in all activities including those related to celebrations. As we prepare to enter the holiday season, we must keep safety in mind to help ensure that we create pleasant, joyous memories instead of tragic ones. The Holiday Safety Campaign 2011 covers the period of Nov. 18, 2011 through Jan. 3, 2012. The...

PMEL Calibrators – “All we do is win, win, win no matter what…”
November 16, 2011 — The 437th Maintenance Squadron Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Flight received a Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory certification at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Oct. 19 through 24.Every two years, the 437th TXS TMDE flight undergoes a rigorous certification process. The TMDE mission is to calibrate, repair and maintain...

Back care: you can make a difference
November 15, 2011 — "OUCH! Why did I try to lift that much weight on my own?"Did you ever ponder those words after you hoisted something heavy or lifted from an awkward position? These incidents are well known causes of back strain but you might not have considered other underlying factors that lead to back injury. Several conditions can influence your back health...

Exchange gift cards ensure Troops’ stockings are stuffed for the holidays
November 15, 2011 — According to the National Retail Federation, more than half of all shoppers in 2010 said they'd like to receive gift cards, marking four years in a row that gift cards have topped consumers' holiday wish lists. And while most any gift card will work for most, military supporters have long struggled with finding the right one for troops serving far...

Blue Star Memorial Marker pays tribute to Armed Forces
November 15, 2011 —

Sailors return home from MSRON 10 deployment
November 15, 2011 — More than 276 Sailors and Coast Guardsmen from Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 10, returned to Naval Air Station Jacksonville Nov. 15, following a seven-month deployment to the United Arab Emirates in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Approximately 80 of the Sailors returning are assigned to Charleston Based Boat Detachments...