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Get to Know a Civilian
October 21, 2010 — Get to know a Civilian offers the opportunity for Joint Base Charleston members to read the highlights of a civilian's professional and personal life, goals and aspirations. Get to know a Civilian is to be followed by Get to know a Sailor and then Get to know an Airman. This provides a way for our readers to gain insight on their fellow co-workers... MORE

Elizabeth ?Libby? Billham, 628th Contracting Squadron, Services Flight contracting officer

A piece of the puzzle
October 19, 2010 — On his normal workdays work, Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Sherman Whidbee patrols the streets of Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, watching out for the safety of military members and their families. He also is one of the few members onboard Naval Support Activity that has deployed overseas.Born and raised in Richmond, Va., MA2 Whidbee decided to... MORE

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Sherman Whidbee pulls out of the security department?s parking lot ready to start his day at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Warrior of the Week - Airman 1st Class Calli Marshall
October 6, 2010 — Airman 1st Class Calli Marshall is a member of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston since March 2009. She is currently serving in the Middle East with the 8th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron on her first deployment.In her deployed unit, Airman Marshall works as an electrical and... MORE

Airman 1st Class Calli Marshall, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems journeyman

Honor Guard Spotlight: Senior Airman Ryan Yeager
September 29, 2010 — Name: Senior Airman Ryan YeagerHometown: Hemet, Ca.Squadron and job title: 437th Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory journeymanTime in Air Force: two years, six monthsTime in Honor Guard: one year, six monthsWhat inspired you to join the Honor Guard? Watching the Air Force Honor Guard perform at base functions and seeing... MORE

Senior Airman Ryan Yeager, 437th Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory journeyman (U.S. Air Force photo)

Powering America: little changes, big savings
September 28, 2010 — As the largest consumer of energy in the federal government the Air Force will place special attention on energy conservation during October's Energy Awareness Month campaign. The Air Force theme this year is "A New Culture: Energy as an Operations Enabler." This theme is intended to highlight the importance of energy to our overall mission to fly,... MORE

The quick Q & A of the Combined Federal Campaign
September 28, 2010 — The Combined Federal Campaign has been in progress for a few weeks now. To ensure all of Team Charleston completely understands what CFC is, this informative question and answer synopsis will tell everything needed to know. Q: What is CFC?A: C, F and C are three letters from the standard English alphabet, the third, sixth and third letters to be... MORE

Reaching for the anchors
September 22, 2010 — Sailors assigned to Naval Weapons Station Charleston here had the opportunity to learn important strategies Sept. 21 that could help set them apart from their peers in next year's chief petty officer selection board.Looking to reach for their own set of anchors - the unmistakable insignia of a chief petty officer - the briefing was a first for... MORE

Master Chief Mineman Tim Hickman instructs Sailors assigned to Naval Weapons Station Charleston on his top tips for success in reaching for their anchors and making the rank of chief petty officer. In addition to information available on Navy Knowledge Online, Master Chief Hickman had many truths to share on general misconceptions about making the E-7 rank. Master Chief Hickman is assigned to Naval Munitions Command aboard NWS Charleston. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) Jennifer R. Hudson)

Warrior of the Week – Senior Airman Derek Fisher
September 22, 2010 — Senior Airman Derek Fisher is a member of the 437th Operations Support Squadron and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston since 2007. He is currently serving in the Middle East with the 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron on his second deployment.In his deployed unit, Airman Fisher works as a journeyman in the aircrew flight equipment career... MORE

Senior Airman Derek Fisher, 437th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman

Warrior of the Week
September 15, 2010 — Senior Airman Katie Gieratz is a member of the 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs office and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston for three years. She is currently serving in the Middle East with the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing on her first deployment.In her deployed unit, Airman Gieratz works as a photographer, who is responsible for... MORE

Senior Airman Katie Gieratz work as a photographer for the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in the Middle East. While deployed she has covered everything from alert jobs and coin presentations, to distinguished visitors and documenting the lives of Airmen in the area of responsibility. Airman Gieratz is deployed from Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

CFC kicks off Sept. 9
September 8, 2010 — On your mark, get set, give!The 2010 Combined Federal Campaign kicked off for Joint Base Charleston Sept. 9 with the start of the CFC Commander's Challenge Run at the fitness center Sept. 9.While Joint Base Charleston has not set a monetary goal, it's important to make sure everyone has the opportunity to give."We are pushing for new goals as this... MORE