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EFMP fair held at Marrington Plantation: a day of fun in the sun
October 5, 2011 — MORE

Kayla Helferich smiles at her kitty cat face at the Child Find/Exceptional Family Member Program Extravaganza ‘Special Needs Fair’ Oct. 1, at Marrington Plantation, Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station.The fair is designed to help families with children who have special needs by providing entertainment while keeping them aware of the resources available on and off base. The extravaganza featured fun, food, games, prizes and music provided by more than 20 local resources agencies. Kayla is the daughter of Michelle and Master Sgt. Joe Helferich assigned to the 628th Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt Chrissy Best)

Around the Base
July 27, 2011 — MORE

Senior Airman Ken Frati analyzes a wound culture for bacterial growth at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base medical laboratory July 22. Airman Frati is a medical laboratory technician with the 628th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

Base residents beat the heat at the Waterpark Wonderland
July 26, 2011 — MORE

Four year old Brianna Stockwell, daughter of Staff Sgt. Seth Stockwell, slides down an inflatable water slide during the Water Park Wonderland event hosted by Balfour Beatty at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, July 22. The event kicked off the annual Resident Satisfaction Survey in which residents of JB CHS-WS base housing offer feedback to Balfour Beatty about the services being provided in the community. (U.S. Navy photo/ Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

Summer reading for early readers
July 5, 2011 — During your children's school vacation, it is important for him or her to spend time reading and writing on a regular basis - whether they are beginning or a fluent reader. Luckily, summer's more flexible schedule and wide array of activities lend themselves to literacy opportunities. Try some of these suggestions for making your school-aged... MORE

Freedom Fest, July 4th fun
July 5, 2011 — MORE

Participants of a sac race hop their way to the finish line during Freedom Fest 2011 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station July 1. More than 300 service members and their families attended the festival which included games, prizes, food and fireworks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jared Trimarchi)

Practicing for perfection, readying for the Rodeo
June 15, 2011 — MORE

Senior Airman Darrik Ostrander pulls a power cart to a C-17 in order to apply power to the aircraft in preparation for Rodeo practice at Joint Base Charleston, June 10. The Rodeo team performs daily foreign object debris checks, inspections and maintenance on the C-17 specified as the command's Rodeo aircraft. Airman Ostrander is from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and is a member of the 437th Airlift Wing 2011 Air Mobility Command Rodeo team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

Memorial Day weekend at Short Stay
June 1, 2011 — MORE

Six year-old Daniel O'Connell, son of Army National Guard Capt. John O'Connell, digs in the sand at Short Stay Navy Outdoor Recreation Area on Lake Moultrie near Moncks Corner, S.C. May 28. Memorial Day weekend at Short Stay offered line dancing lessons, a street dance and a movie while traditional daily activities included a beach, boat rentals and picnic areas for all to enjoy. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

Keep up while laying back: keeping kids engaged during the summer
May 18, 2011 — In the south, just as the leaves begin turning red in the fall and yellow pollen signals the beginning of spring, pesky flying and stinging creatures tell us that summer is approaching. And with summer comes other little beings that also buzz and flutter around the house in search of a restful place to land ... children home on summer... MORE

Dog handler reunion on JB CHS
May 17, 2011 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Fazel Munshi maintains control over his dog Ardon before a working dog demonstration on Joint Base Charleston, May 14. Sergeant Munshi and other dog handlers held the demonstration and provided a tour of the JB CHS kennels to members of the 50th Air Police Squadron assigned to Hahn Air Base, Germany during the 1960s. The group was in Charleston celebrating their 50-year reunion. Sergeant Munshi is a dog handler with the 628th Security Forces Squadron.
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle (released)

Excellent Eggstravaganza
April 20, 2011 — MORE

An excited two-year-old Cshammar Reed, looks through his stash of collected eggs after completing an Easter egg hunt during the annual Eggstravaganza event held at Marrington Plantation on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station April, 16. The event was sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Recreation in conjunction with the Month of the Military child, and provided a fun-filled day for the whole family. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)