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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... MORE

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... MORE

Petty Officer 1st Class Tony Garrett readies a needle to collect blood samples from a patient at Naval Health Clinic Charleston. Garrett is a Hospital Corpsman at NHCC. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

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

Captain Mary Kim Kenney-Gutshall accepts the Blue Star Memorial Marker from Trish Bender, left, and Betty Gourdin during a dedication of the Blue Star Memorial Marker ceremony at Joint Base Charleston- Weapons Station Nov. 10. The Blue Star Memorial is a tribute to all men and women who have served, are serving, or will serve in the United States Armed Forces. Kenney-Gutshall is the Naval Health Clinic Charleston commanding officer, Trish Bender is the President of the Council of Garden Clubs of Greater Charleston and Betty Gourdin is the Council of Garden Clubs of Greater Charleston and the Garden Club of South Carolina Blue Star Memorial chairman. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

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... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Sailors recently returned from a seven-month deployment patrolling the waters in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 10. (Courtesy photo)

Veterans Day holiday safety reminder
November 10, 2011 — Veterans Day is the designated national holiday to honor our Veterans for all that they have done and continue to do in the service of our country. This year's holiday falls on a Friday and extends the weekend for many of us. Any long weekend increases the possibility of driving long distances and participation in off-duty recreational activities... MORE

Keeping the spirit of the Tuskegee Airmen alive
November 8, 2011 — Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. is a non-profit organization with 55 Chapters nationwide and is a reminder of the history of the Tuskegee Airmen, the African-American aerial combat unit that overcame racism and segregation to fly missions throughout Europe and Northern Africa during World War II. According to the TAI website, the organization's mission is to... MORE

The Tuskegee Airmen monument located at the Walterboro Army Airfield in Walterboro, S.C., honors the pilots, instructors and ground training personnel who participated in combat training conducting at the Airfield.