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SSC Atlantic takes part in Lego League state competition
March 9, 2011 — SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic sponsored six robotics teams while employees served as volunteers during the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology - Lego League South Carolina state competition, an all-day event held March 5 at the North Charleston Convention Center.The event marked the end of the FIRST Lego challenge for South...

National Nutrition Month - healthy recipes
March 9, 2011 — Blueberry Yogurt Belgian Waffles (Gluten Free)Why eat frozen waffles when you can so easily make your own? Every waffle maker is different, so be sure to follow the cooking instructions that came from the manufacturer.6 ServingsServing size: Two 4 x 4 inch wafflesIngredients3 eggs1 1/2 cups fat-free vanilla yogurt1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup...

Smart savings starts at your local Commissary
March 9, 2011 — We hear it all the time, 'take advantage of those military benefits', and for the most part many of us do. We use Tricare for medical coverage, Navy College and Community College of the Air Force for education and financial investments through the Thrift Savings Plan to help with retirements. However many military personnel and their families fail...

Honor Guard Spotlight
March 9, 2011 — Name: Staff Sgt. Nathon AndrewsHometown: Wilmington, N.C.Squadron and job title: 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron/ Maintenance Training Flight Airframe Power Plant General instructorTime in the Air Force: Seven years and three monthsTime in Honor Guard: Two monthsWhat inspired you to join honor guard? I have always had an interest to be part...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...