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Get to know a civilian
January 11, 2011 — Our "Get to know" articles are designed to offer readers the opportunity to get to know a little more about the Airmen, Sailors and civilians who make Joint Base Charleston a great place to live and work. Name: Barbara LangJob: 628th Force Support Squadron, Community Readiness Consultant specializing in personal financial managementAge: 51Married?... MORE

Barbara Lang, 628th Force Support Squadron Community Readiness Consultant.

Spirituality in the military
January 5, 2011 — This is the fourth story of a nine-part series on Comprehensive Airman Fitness. With each new year resolutions are made and new habits are formed. For some, losing weight might be part of their goal to become physically fit. For others, learning to cope with stress and becoming mentally fit might be their resolution. Others vow to become more... MORE

Question of the month
January 5, 2011 — The question of the month is an opportunity for Joint Base Charleston members to have their opinions heard in a public forum. This month, service members were asked, "What is your New Year's resolution?" MORE

The question of the month is an opportunity for Joint Base Charleston members to have their opinions heard in a public forum about topics affecting the base. Each month a question will be asked on a new topic.

This month, service members were asked, "What is your New Year’s resolution?"

“My New Year’s resolution is to improve my skills at work and always do my best,” said Airman 1st Class William George, content manager assigned to the 628th Communication Squadron. “I want to take the next step in becoming a leader and hope to achieve senior airman below-the-zone. I’m going to be more engaged in the community. This year is going to be about volunteering and helping others.”

Honorary commanders host holiday party
January 4, 2011 — Although the lights have come down and the ornaments have been packed away for another year, a Christmas party held Dec. 18, 2010, has left visions of sugar plums dancing in the memories for children of deployed service members. Members of the Joint Base Charleston Advisory Council and employees of the Intercontinental Hotels Group, along with... MORE

Brayden Crerar plays with his toys as he awaits the arrival of Santa during the children of deployed members holiday party held at the chapel annex Dec. 18, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The holiday party was held by the Honorary Commanders Advisory Council with gifts and food supplied by local businesses. Brayden is the son of Tech. Sgt. Tony Crerar, assigned to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

Family Events
January 4, 2011 — Family matters is a new section of our paper dedicated to family activities. Joint Base Charleston - Weapons StationGo to the extreme with Xtreme bowling: Xtreme bowling at Marrington Lanes is held every Friday and Saturday from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The features include a fabulous light show with glow-in-the-dark bowling balls and pins, fog... MORE

Get to know a Sailor
December 7, 2010 — Name: Nicholas MillerRank: Machinist's Mate 2nd Class (E-5)Unit/Department: Naval Support Activity ChapelAge: 24Children: "Weren't any in my seabag!"Pets: Two black lab mixes. "I love my dogs but I wish they weren't so scared of everything and make a mess all over my stuff!"Favorite Activity: Hanging out with friends.Favorite Quote: "Any man who... MORE

Airman saves wingman from halfway around the world
December 7, 2010 — Police officials are crediting the quick actions of a security forces Airman here with saving the life of a former Airman living halfway around the world.Senior Airman Jordan Gunterman, a 379th Air Expeditionary Wing fly-away security team leader, led authorities to his former coworker's Florida home after he discovered his friend had overdosed on... MORE

Senior Airman Jordan Gunterman crouches on the ramp of a Kentucky Air National Guard C-130 Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Airman Gunterman is a 379th Air Expeditionary Wing fly-away security team leader. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Erick Saks)

Marrington Elementary School Virtue of the month
December 7, 2010 — The featured virtue for November was "Citizenship." Citizenship is a virtue that will serve children well throughout their lives. In school, a job or in life, good citizenship is a wonderful quality that will ultimately be recognized and rewarded. The Virtue of the Month winners for November were: Cale MooreAaron PrinceMadison WatsonCamron... MORE

Marrington Elementary School recently recognized 16 students for displaying the Virtue of the Month: Citizenship. The monthly program highlights a different virtue each month.

Weapons Station trail system at its best
November 30, 2010 — The bright fall weather is showcasing Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station's trail system at its best.Hikers, off-road bikers and nature lovers are enjoying the fall colors and cooler temperatures as they explore the base's woodlands and wilds. On weekends and holidays, parked cars overflow the existing parking lot onto adjacent road... MORE

Master Sgt. Colin Papke rides the Marrington Trails on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C. Located in the Marrington Plantation Outdoor Recreation area, the trail system is one of the premier hiking and off-road bicycling locations in South Carolina. (Courtesy photo)

Get to know a civilian
November 17, 2010 — Our "Get to know" articles are designed to offer readers the opportunity to get to know a little more about the Airmen, Sailors and civilians who make Joint Base Charleston a great place to live and work. Name: Keith ThompsonPay Grade: GS-11Unit/Job: 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, Natural and Cultural Resources Program managerAge: 47Married?... MORE

Keith Thompson, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, Natural and Cultural Resources Program manager