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NHCC kicks off SAAPM
April 5, 2017
Naval Health Clinic Charleston Sexual Assault Prevention and Response representatives, NHCC command leadership and supporting staff members, tie a teal ribbon to a tree in front of NHCC, March 28, 2017, to kick off Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. This month offers an opportunity to build on existing momentum to eliminate sexual assault and ensure all servicemembers are in a work environment where they are treated with dignity and respect.

437th AMXS NCOA graduate expands goals
April 5, 2017
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Paul Woody, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, right, receives the John L. Levitow award for the McGhee Tyson NCO Academy class 17-2 from Col. Kevin Donovan, commander, left, at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center in Louisville, Tennessee, Feb. 8, 2017. The John L. Levitow Award, the highest award for enlisted professional military education in the Air Force, is presented to the student who demonstrates the most outstanding leadership and scholastic achievement in Airman Leadership School, the NCOA and the Senior NCOA.

New Initiative streamlines base, county emergency response times
April 3, 2017
Col. Rob Lyman, right, Joint Base Charleston commander, meets with J. Al Cannon, left, Charleston County sheriff, during a tour of the Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center, March 30, 2017. The Enhanced 911 initiative combines the call centers for the 628th Security Forces Squadron and fire department with the Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center, ultimately shortening response times, saving money and saving lives.

New DBIDS 5.0 adds security to JB Charleston
March 23, 2017

C-17 aircrew members conquer in-flight AERPS training
March 17, 2017
Capt. Jason Carroll, 15th Airlift Squadron airdrop instructor pilot, flies to North Auxiliary Airfield in North, South Carolina, March 15, 2017 to execute in-flight training with aircrew eye and respiratory protection system (AERPS) equipment. The flight marked the first time in more than 10 years where aircrews wore AERPS equipment. AERPS equipment consists of a rubber mask, multiple layers of boots and gloves, fan filter system and an audio and speaker system.

PAX Terminal to undergo renovations
February 23, 2017
Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, swings a sledgehammer to start construction of the new 437th Aerial Port Squadron Passenger Terminal here, Feb. 23, 2017. The passenger terminal is being renovated to improve the facility by adding a new fire suppression system, roof, utility systems, restrooms inside the gated area and a redesigned family room. The passenger terminal will operate out of a temporary facility until construction is complete. Signage is in place to direct passengers and base personnel from the old terminal to the temporary location.

Charleston Enforcers face off against Charleston Patriots
February 22, 2017
Members of the Charleston Patriots, the Charleston Enforcers and Col. Robert Lyman, center, Joint Base Charleston commander, poses for a photo with the Matuskovic family after dropping the puck during the 3rd Annual Matuskovic Charity Hockey Game at the North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, Feb. 18, 2017. The game is played in memory of Joe Matuskovic, Charleston County Sherriff’s deputy and other service members and first responders killed in the line of duty. Members of the Charleston Patriots are from Joint Base Charleston while members of the Charleston Enforcers are from the Charleston County Sheriff’s office and fire department.

Gun locks provide additional safety
February 15, 2017

JB Charleston participates in National Children’s Dental Health Month
February 14, 2017
Lt. Col. Nathan Schwamburger, 628th Medical Group Dental Clinic chief of dental services, left, sits with Francisco Bartolome, Marrington Elementary School student body president, during a National Children’s Dental Health Month outreach event at Marrington Elementary School, Feb. 10, 2017. Establishing a good dental routine and going to the dentist regularly at an early age can help children develop life-long habits for healthy teeth and gums. The dental clinic will reach out to the Child Development Center, youth center and other schools throughout the month of February to educate children on dental health.

628th MDG goes to nuclear power school
February 1, 2017
U.S. Air Force Capt. Chuck Hutchings, 628th Medical Group (MDG) pediatrician, shares learning experiences from training with the Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) during a capstone training event at the Storm Pointe Conference Center on the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Jan. 27, 2017. During the event members of the 628th MDG demonstrated what they learned by sharing challenges which could have been avoided by following the principles NPTU currently uses.