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Marine Reservists Spread Holiday Spirit
December 19, 2018 — Since 1947, The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots organization, providing toys to children who otherwise may not have the opportunity to open a gift on Christmas. The nationally recognized organization makes its positive impact locally. For the Lowcountry families and children who receive the gifts, it could be the Christmas miracle they were looking for. This year, Team Charleston’s USMCR component is expected to collect and distribute around 25,000 of those Christmas miracles. ... MORE

SPAWAR’s New Professionals help build community
December 11, 2018 — Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic’s newest employees volunteered for Habitat for Humanity Nov. 10, 2018, in North Charleston, S.C. Approximately 20 New Professionals, recent graduates hired at SSC Atlantic, and other employees, attended the event to help local neighbors and establish cohesiveness within the NP community. “It’s the first community service-oriented event we’ve had,” said scientist Georgianna Campbell, events coordinator for the New Professional Council Atlantic. “People were really enthusiastic to get involved with their community and give back.”... MORE

Determination for innovation: How the 437th AW is innovating the Air Force
December 3, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston, S.C. -- Innovation can often be overlooked. There is a misconception around the idea of innovation that it has to be a total overhaul or somehow life-altering. To ensure future success, service members must innovate and modernize to prepare mobility forces for future operating environments. Safely and cost-effectively altering a process to make it more efficient even in the smallest ways can make a huge impact on not only your squadron, but the way a process is done all over the Department of Defense... MORE

Airman for a day, warrior for a lifetime
November 15, 2018 — On Dec. 4, 2013, Melanie Emery Dallis lived every parent’s worst nightmare – learning that she might outlive one of her children. A CT scan revealed that Melanie’s nine year-old daughter, Fallon, had a mass on her brain. She was rushed to the Medical University of South Carolina for emergency surgery, during which doctors discovered that Fallon had a glioblastoma multiforme – one of the deadliest forms of brain tumor. She was given 6-14 weeks to live. ... MORE

Fitness program helps Airmen lose weight, gain motivation
November 7, 2018 — The Centralized Fitness Improvement Program emphasizes the importance of exercise and nutrition and how the two complement each other to create a healthy lifestyle... MORE

Leadership is about caring; a new command chief’s perspective
November 6, 2018 — A successful leader inspires loyalty and hard work instead of demanding it. The ability to distinguish the difference between the two methods is what sets a mediocre manager apart from a truly effective leader. 437th Airlift Wing’s newest command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie J. Phillips, Jr., learned this lesson early in his career and has carried it forward to this day... MORE

Joint Base Charleston November 2018 Briefs and Events
October 30, 2018 — All classes/appointments are typically held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 500, Air Base (AB), or at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg. 755, Weapons Station (WS) unless otherwise specified. Dates/times are subject to change. For the most current program listings and to reserve your seat, please call (843) 963-8883 or log onto our website www.jbcharleston.com... MORE

Cybersecurity: Millions of rewarding careers but everyone's 'job'
October 29, 2018 — In today’s evolving and advancing world, there is one thing that is certain: Cybersecurity is increasingly important. In the past, cybersecurity was pushed off to the IT department and it wasn’t given a second thought. In today’s world, that is not an option. Things are becoming more interconnected every single day. Because of this, the available options for attackers is continuing to grow. With all this in mind, it’s no wonder more people are becoming involved in cybersecurity and even baseline users are encouraged to adhere to strict safety standards... MORE

Sailors and Airmen plunge into swim qualification test
October 29, 2018 — Patrolling the nearby waterways and performing perimeter security for ships at anchor are critical to the Joint Base Charleston mission. Navy and Air Force security personnel work together to ensure these tasks are accomplished and training together plays a key role in their inter-service partnership... MORE

628th Contracting Squadron modernizes units
October 18, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston relies on various military units as well as numerous civilian contractors and subcontractors to execute the base’s airlift, sea and rail missions. While the blending of military and civilian work can be complicated and involves a great deal of regulation, the 628th Contracting Squadron makes this process seamless... MORE