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Dining facility undergoes changes for the better
October 29, 2014 — The Gaylor Dining Facility on Joint Base Charleston recently changed to a new operating system. It has moved to a new system called Corporate Automated Food Enterprise, or CAFÉ."The new CAFÉ program will eventually be implemented Air Force wide," said Tech. Sgt. Harvey Greenwood, 628th Force Support Squadron dining facility manager. "There is some... MORE

Choctaw County makes port call at JB Charleston
October 29, 2014 — MORE

It was a foggy morning as USNS Choctaw County prepares to moor at Wharf ALPHA, Oct. 29, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Choctaw County is a joint high speed vessel designed for rapid, intra-theater transport of troops and military equipment. The JHSV has a reconfigurable 20,000-square-foot mission bay area that can quickly adapt to support a number of different missions – anything from carrying containerized portable hospitals to support disaster relief to transporting tanks and troops. These ships are capable of transporting approximately 600 tons of military troops, vehicles, supplies and equipment 1,200 nautical miles at an average speed of 35 knots, and are designed to operate in austere ports and waterways, providing added flexibility to U.S. warfighters worldwide.

Naval Academy seeks Reserve instructors
October 28, 2014 — Attention Navy Reserve officers: Are you interested in an opportunity to teach, inspire and empower the next generation of American leaders to serve our nation?The U.S. Naval Academy needs qualified Navy Reserve officers, especially at the ranks of lieutenant, lieutenant commander and commander, with at least a master's degree in an appropriate... MORE

A League of Their Own
October 28, 2014 — Airmen assigned to the 437th Maintenance Squadron volunteered their time to be "buddies" during a Miracle League baseball game for special needs children, Oct. 25, 2014, in Summerville, S.C.According to the Miracle League website, "the goal of the Summerville Miracle League is to enhance the lives of people with special needs. This will be... MORE

Staff Sgt. Westmoreland, 437th Maintenance Squadron, identifies different positions in the outfield to Dalton, a Falcons team member, during a Miracle League baseball game on Oct. 25, 2014, in Summerville, S.C. Westmoreland volunteered with 12 others Airmen from the 437th MSX, to assist the children with a game of baseball. The Miracle League helps special needs children who play baseball with the assistance of volunteer buddies.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Renae Pittman)

Task Force evaluating Lambs and Hunley Park Elementary Schools
October 28, 2014 — The Community Task Force evaluating the future of Lambs and Hunley Park Elementary Schools, continues to explore configuration options. The task force team includes principals, teachers, parents and community partners for both schools. Dr. James Winbush, associate superintendent, is facilitating the process. The Task Force's mission is to... MORE

Intramural football season in full swing
October 27, 2014 — MORE

Referee Sam Mathis directs the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron intramural flag football team to take their positions during the Air Base intramural football season opener Oct. 21, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 437th AMXS lost to the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron 14 to 24. Each Air Base intramural team will play 13 games prior to the championship scheduled for early December. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Renae Pittman)

Prevention is the best medicine when facing Enterovirus D-68
October 24, 2014 — With cases of the respiratory illness Enterovirus D-68 being reported in South Carolina, it is important to make sure all members of the military community are informed and safe when confronting this illness.Enterovirus D-68 is spread like most common colds - through contact with surfaces or objects an infected person has coughed on, sneezed on or... MORE

Winter is coming
October 24, 2014 — It's almost that time of the year again. The time when leaves begin to fall, the daylight hours grow shorter and there's a chill in the air. With cold weather approaching, take these precautionary steps now to equip yourself with the correct gear and know the appropriate way to wear it. Air Force When wearing your Airman Battle Uniform,... MORE

ALS John L. Levitow award winner of Class 14-G
October 24, 2014 — MORE

Colonel Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander , and Chief Master Sgt. Robert Valenca, 628th Mission Support Group command chief, present the John L. Levitow award to Senior Airman Christopher Whidden, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron power production journeyman Oct . 23, 2014 at the Charleston Club on JB Charleston, S.C. The John L. Levitow award is given for a student’s exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and a scholar. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

A Cyber Security vignette: The unwitting victim
October 24, 2014 — You are concluding a busy day at work and you receive an auto-email reminder that your ancillary training is due. After a few minutes of negotiating the training module, you are congratulated on the completion of your annual Information Assurance training. What this means to most is that you are able to log back on to your government computer... MORE