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Using tobacco reduces stress? Not so, say researchers.
May 3, 2011 — Falls Church, Va - Most tobacco users believe that tobacco reduces their stress and helps them manage unpleasant moods. Many service members report that stress is a major reason they smoke or chew tobacco, since military life produces unique pressures and challenges. But a recent article published on the U.S. Department of Defense tobacco cessation...

Window safety tips
May 3, 2011 — When was the last time that you thought about your home windows? Most of us think about our windows if we feel a cold draft in the winter and when we try to capture a cool breeze during that period between turning off the heating unit and turning on the air conditioner. We may also pay attention to our windows if we notice they are seriously...

Nurses and Medical Technician Celebrating our Unique-ness – Nurses at Joint Base Charleston
May 3, 2011 — Almost three million registered nurses and more than 500,000 medical para-professionals are working to save lives and maintain the health of millions for a healthier tomorrow. "Nurses Trusted to Care" is the focus of this year's National Nurses' Week, May 6 through 12. From the air to the ground, the front lines to the front office and from sea to...

Laughter with a message – WS Sailors learn the dangers of alcohol
May 3, 2011 — Hundreds of Sailors doubled over in laughter in a packed room at the Red Bank Club as comedian Bernie McGrenahan provided service members an entertaining and informative stand-up comedy happy hour at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, April 27.By using laughter and personal experiences to shine light on the severity of alcohol, drug abuse and...

Deployed warrior lays ground work across Iraq
April 20, 2011 — When Senior Airman Michael Payne arrived in Iraq for his first deployment, he wasn't fazed. He had his mind set on doing his job to the best of his abilities. After all, this was why he joined the Air Force. Now he would be able to put his training to good use by helping others. The 20 year-old Airman stationed at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.,...

FTAC NCOIC, mentor to Airmen
April 20, 2011 — All first-term Airmen who have gone through the 628th Force Support Squadron's First Term Airmen Center have met a sergeant who is hard to forget. This sergeant is in charge of mentoring and grooming the newcomers by helping them assimilate into today's operational Air Force.Staff Sgt. Robert Alvarado, 628 FSS FTAC noncommissioned officer in...

Local teen declared Regional Youth of the Year
April 20, 2011 — Kai Holnes was recognized as the 2011 Boys and Girls Club South Carolina Youth of the Year at a competition held at the Embassy Suites in Columbia, S.C., April 15.Ms. Holnes is the daughter of Master Sgt. Pablo Holnes from the 437th Aviation Maintenance Support Squadron and his wife Maritza. Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a...

Warrior Aviation gives support, incentive rides to veterans
April 18, 2011 — It's not every day the average person gets the opportunity to fly in a historic World War II P-51 Mustang; however, the Warrior Aviation is making that happen for wounded veterans. During the April 8 Air Expo 2011 Family Day events, Bill Davenport, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran from Georgetown, S.C. took flight with pilot Dale "Snort" Snodgrass in...

SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic employees share musical gift
April 13, 2011 — From miles away, melodic drones can be heard coming closer, grabbing your attention and signifying an important event.That's the sound of the legendary bagpipes. These instruments are often paraded through the streets during New Year's celebrations and other grand affairs.Dating back to the 15th century, bagpipes were created as a war instrument to...

WWII vet relives Pearl Harbor
April 12, 2011 — Spending an entire day in the scorching sun is not the way most 89-year-olds spend their birthday; however, Buck Morris, a Lowcountry native, is not your typical 89-year-old. Attending this year's Charleston Air Expo 2011 meant more to Mr. Morris than just the aura and flare of modern air superiority; it was a time of reflection, remembrance and...