Features - Page 35

From Air Force to Navy: Chaplain Quay, an asset to Joint Base Charleston
January 19, 2011 — At first glance, Navy Chaplain Lt. j.g. John Quay may seem young and inexperienced, but don't be fooled by his youthful looks. This 48-year-old, 12-year military veteran from Myerstown, Pa. brings loads of experience and tons of wisdom to the table for many Sailors and Airmen throughout Joint Base Charleston.After serving with the United States Air...

Get to know a Sailor
January 19, 2011 — Name: Jinnett SantosRank: Culinary Specialist 1st Class (E-6)Unit/Department: Naval Support Activity GalleyAge: 41Married? NoChildren: "Nope, I don't need the added stress."Pets: "Three-and-a-half-pound Yorki named Lanikai. She's so cute. She is my pride and joy until she starts barking."Favorite Activity: "Hiking, I don't get to do it much, but I...

Comprehensive Airman Fitness - AADD Caring for Charleston
January 13, 2011 — The moon glows high in the sky, the alarm reads 1 a.m., and the covers on the bed have never felt so warm, when all of a sudden the phone begins to ring and silence is broken. The voice on the line is slurred and that can only mean one thing. A wingman is in need, and his situation is more important than staying in bed. Someone must drive to town...

Meet the new 628th ABW command chief
January 12, 2011 — In a rectangular office nearly as immaculate as the oval office sits the desk of the 628th Air Base Wing command chief. On the wall opposite of the door, an American flag is proudly displayed. To the left of the door, an all black high-definition flat screen TV hangs on the wall, but is seldom used because the occupant is too busy. To the right,...

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?...

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...

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?"

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...

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...

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...