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Color your plate
March 2, 2011 — It's National Nutrition Month and the American Dietetic Association is encouraging everyone to "Eat Right with Color." Adding more color to a plate ensures a well balanced meal with a wide variety of nutrients to improve diet and lifestyle.Here are some helpful tips to make sure all the colors of the MyPyramid are part of your daily diet:Add some... MORE

A degree without an education is nonsense!
February 23, 2011 — How often have you heard this? "You need to get that degree!" The military continues to emphasize education; we all know Airmen need their CCAF degrees to get promoted. They also need a degree when they take off the uniform and put on a civilian suit to get a decent job. All over the country, people are going back to college and technical schools... MORE

Here’s proof: you can quit tobacco
February 23, 2011 — Name: Staff Sgt. Jeremiah JohnsonSquadron: 315th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronHow long did you smoke? 12 yearsWhat brand of cigarettes did you use? Marlboro LightsHow long have you been tobacco free? Eight months and goingWhat made you decide to quit using tobacco? I was tired of everything associatedwith the habit, as well as the smell and the... MORE

Save hundreds on your grocery bill
February 23, 2011 — Taking the time to go through ads and cut coupons is not necessarily at the top of the 'to do list' for many Americans, but spending the time to clip out a few of those .50 cent coupons can cut your monthly grocery bill in half.At a Shop to Impress course, held by the Fleet and Family Service Center at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station,... MORE

JB CHS eliminating bird strikes
February 16, 2011 — In October 2010, Joint Base Charleston became the first joint base to team-up with the United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services to help run the base's Bird Avoidance Strike Hazard program.BASH is an Air Force program that identifies and reduces threats or damages caused by wildlife strikes to the aircraft. The Hudson River landing... MORE

Brad Friebel, USDA Wildlife Services wildlife biologist.

Veterinary care provided on Joint Base Charleston
February 16, 2011 — Dental Health Month isn't just for humans. February is also National Pet Dental Health Month. Dental disease is one of the most frequent reasons for a visit to the veterinarian and an estimated 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats will be diagnosed with dental disease by three years of age. Pet dental care is more than just keeping Fido's... MORE

Army Spc. Depa Mead holds Guido, a golden retriever, while Capt. Andrew Schrader uses an ophthalmoscope to view the dog's retina. Using an opthalmoscope can help the veterinarian detect vision problems and various infections the animal may have. Captain Schrader and Specialist Mead are with the Tennessee Valley District Veterinary command, and work at the base veterinary clinic here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

Putting Sailors first
February 9, 2011 — The sun has barely begun to break the horizon and slivers of frost still shimmer upon windshields from the chilled night hours. Most people at this hour can be found in their beds, wrapped warmly in blankets waiting for the insistent calling of an alarm. However, one Sailor is already in his office. Naval Support Activity Command Master Chief Billy... MORE

JB CHS, proud to celebrate
February 9, 2011 — Every day at 4 p.m. Retreat sounds at Joint Base Charleston, signaling the end of the official duty day and serving as a ceremony for paying respect to the flag. Immediately after Retreat, the National Anthem is heard throughout the base.During the National Anthem, service members salute, reflect and celebrate. They reflect on what the flag means... MORE

What does it mean to celebrate? It means being thankful for the good things in your life. It means finding ways to appreciate the people around you.

Open wide Shipmates: NHCC strives for healthier smiles at Weapons Station
February 9, 2011 — Regular brushing and flossing is a great start on the path to overall good oral hygiene, however, having a healthy mouth means more than just showing off a nice set of pearly whites; it's a lifestyle that can help prevent more serious health issues. Naval Health Clinic Charleston Dental is raising the bar in educating Sailors and their families... MORE

Good daily oral hygiene is key to prevent the build-up of plaque. Plaque causes two of the most common diseases found in the mouth, dental decay and gum disease. Sailors at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station are seen annually for a routine examination and scheduled cleaning at Naval Health Clinic Charleston Dental. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Paving the path for others to follow
February 8, 2011 — Sailor of the Quarter, an honor that is traditionally bestowed upon a first class petty officer, was awarded to Naval Health Clinic Charleston's go-to Sailor, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Andrew Hammond for the fourth quarter, 2010. "HM2 Hammond was nominated and selected for Sailor of the Quarter because he is a prime example of what the Navy... MORE

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Andrew Hammond (left) instructs Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Ben Dossou on the procedures for filling a prescription at Naval Health Clinic Charleston pharmacy department at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Jan. 28. HM2 Hammond was selected as the Sailor of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)