Commentaries

More than a photo-op: Participating in JB Charleston's mobility exercise
June 13, 2018 — Editorial note: This commentary was originally written by a Joint Base Charleston honorary commander for a civilian audience detailing his experience participating in this year's large formation exercise. Honorary commanders are key members of the community who help increase public awareness and understanding of the JB Charleston mission... MORE

Renters insurance: a tenant’s responsibility, a tenant’s peace of mind
June 11, 2018 — Renters insurance is a policy obtained primarily to insure the contents of a rental unit. In the event that something happens to a rented home, the tenant’s personal belongings in the home will be covered the way a homeowner’s policy would cover contents. Likewise, renters insurance typically has some level of liability insurance, protecting tenants from responsibility of accidents within their home... MORE

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

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

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

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