Commentaries

Mouth guards: Better to be safe than sorry
June 11, 2018 — As the weather warms during the summer months, many of us are increasing our outdoor sporting activities. But it’s easy to take things for granted until they are suddenly gone. So imagine what it would be like if you lost one or two of your front teeth while participating in your favorite sport. The right equipment, such as a properly fitted mouth guard, is important to protect you, your teeth and your smile... MORE

Coast Guard Base Charleston commended, honors partnership with JB Charleston
May 31, 2018 — The Coast Guard established a new unit, Base Charleston, in October 2015 to consolidate and enhance the delivery of modernized, quality mission support services to Coast Guard personnel and units in the Southeastern United States. I had the distinct honor of serving as the inaugural Commanding Officer and, upon the eve of my Change of Command on... MORE

Commander Michael Paradise, USCG Base Charleston commanding officer

Celebrating 30 years as a Reservist, Air Force Reserve’s 70th Anniversary
May 23, 2018 — The Air Force Reserve’s 70th anniversary coincided nicely with my own 30-year mark as a part-time GI... MORE

Chief celebrates 30 years as a Reservist, and Air Force Reserve’s 70th Anniversary

Navy Corrections - A History
May 16, 2018 — Over the last century, the U.S. Navy corrections system has evolved along the same lines of corrections practice and philosophy used by civilian institutions around the nation. By replacing the “Articles for the Government of the Navy (Rocks and Shoals)” with the Uniform Code of Military Justice in 1951, progressive improvements in the treatment of... MORE

Partners in Health
May 16, 2018 — One of the polarizing topics in recent years has been whether healthcare is a right or a privilege. Regardless of your stance on this issue, access to quality healthcare can mean the difference between life or death. In the military, every member is provided healthcare. However, it is up to the individual to take full advantage of this benefit. The... MORE

Moving the force
May 15, 2018 — The 841st Transportation Battalion, located in Charleston, S.C., is one of the few Army organizations that operate out of Joint Base Charleston. Its primary mission is to provide surface deployment, distribution and port clearance solutions in support of warfighter requirements and national objectives. As it stands, each of the 841st TB's four... MORE

841st TB’s Reception and Staging Operation at TC Dock, Charleston, S.C. (U.S. Army Courtesy Photo)

Summer Moving Tips
May 15, 2018 — With the busy summer moving season soon arriving, here are some moving tips for the community. The Defense Personal Property Program is a DOD program designed to improve quality of life for our service members, civilian employees and their families through improved household goods moves. DPS provides direct and empowered communications between... MORE

UEI Capstone: All in a Day’s Work
May 3, 2018 — A team of 170 combined higher headquarters inspectors will visit Joint Base Charleston for 10 days in mid-May to evaluate the performance of the 628th Air Base Wing, the 437th Airlift Wing and the 315th Airlift Wing. As part of this Unit Effectiveness Inspection Capstone event, they will focus on the four Major Graded Areas: 1) Managing Resources,... MORE

Communication -- An Essential Element of Success
April 27, 2018 — I consider myself an optimistic realist, or a realistic optimist, depending on the day of the week. By that I mean that given any set of circumstances, a great attitude, focus and hard work can produce a successful outcome. When the task at hand requires teamwork (like most situations do), “good communication” is an essential skill required to... MORE

Groom your replacement
April 18, 2018 — I firmly believe things happen for a reason. This month is my opportunity to provide a Commander’s Commentary and it also happens to be the same month I joined the Air Force 20 years ago. Which means I’m closer to the end of my career than the beginning and when the day comes for me to retire, someone will replace me. I first heard the phrase, “You... MORE