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December 13, 2011 — Jan. 9Tax Preparation Information: This class, Jan. 9 from 9 to 10:30 a.m., will provide information about the latest tax changes and every facet of individual income tax preparation. No prior tax experience is necessary to enroll. For more information call the Fleet and Family Support Center at 764-7480. Jan. 10Interviewing and Job Search... MORE

Prepare a holiday spending plan and stick to it
November 29, 2011 — Brightly strung lights hang off branches and an endless supply of presents bulge from beneath the holiday evergreen. To hear a child's joyful screeches or to see a person's eyes light-up will surely leave a giving person satisfied - but at what cost? How long will those precious moments take to pay-off - months? Years? Often times, after the... MORE

FSS Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
November 17, 2011 — FSS Holiday Hours for ThanksgivingAB = Air Base WS = Weapons StationAero Club Admin Office - AB24-27 Nov 11 CLOSEDAirman & Family Readiness Center - AB24 & 25 Nov 11 CLOSEDArts & Crafts Center - AB24 & 25 Nov 11 CLOSEDAuto Hobby - AB24 - 27 Nov 11 CLOSEDAuto Skills Center - WS24 Nov 11 CLOSED25 Nov 11 0900-1700Base Library - AB23 Nov 11 Close at... MORE

ASLAC - prepositioning equipment for war fighters
November 8, 2011 — The Army Strategic Logistics Activity - Charleston located at Joint Base Charleston-Naval Weapons Station prepositions U.S. Army equipment to provide rapid response for U.S. war fighters."ASLAC is capable of storing everything needed to supply a brigade-sized combat team in their warehouse," said Paul Turner, ASLAC operations director. "We store... MORE

Flying Crew Chiefs – One stop shop
November 8, 2011 — The 437th Airlift Wing flies one of the largest fleets of C-17s in the Air Force. To ensure these aircraft are ready to leave the ground, the wing needs expert maintainers led by crew chiefs. But, to ensure proper in-flight maintenance and continual support, Joint Base Charleston relies on special-duty Airmen known as flying crew chiefs.The Flying... MORE

Staff Sgt. Kevin Sumlin attends a crew brief before a mission at Joint Base Charleston, Nov. 2. The Flying Crew Chiefs Office is a special duty assignment designed to provide a flying mission with a single-person maintenance package. Sumlin is a flying crew chief with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

TMO offers money and time saving tips
November 8, 2011 — Given today's increased operations tempo, you may find yourself spending more and more time on the road, whether for relocation, training or in support of overseas contingency operations. With that in mind the Department of Defense has provided a solution to give you a convenient means of funding official travel through the Government Travel Charge... MORE

New FOD policies implemented at JB Charleston
November 8, 2011 — InN order to avoid aircraft damage at all costs, Airmen at Joint Base Charleston continuously focus on ensuring our fleet of C-17 aircraft is ready to perform our mission every day. Recently, JB Charleston removed the requirement to perform roll over Foreign Object Damage checks on vehicles entering the flight line at Entry Control Points. Foreign... MORE

Good Order and Discipline at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base
November 4, 2011 — Air Force members on Joint Base Charleston received the following punishment at courts-martial and Non-Judicial Punishments under Article 15 of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice during September through October 2011. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being offered the Article 15 and the rank of the... MORE

Air Force announces civilian workforce restructuring
November 3, 2011 — Air Force officials announced several adjustments to the civilian workforce Nov 2. In response to direction from the Secretary of Defense for the Department of Defense to stop civilian growth above fiscal year 2010 levels and the need to add 5900 positions against the Air Force's top priorities, the Air Force eliminated approximately 9000... MORE

This week in Navy History
October 31, 2011 — Oct. 30, 1775 - Congress authorized four vessels for the defense of the United Colonies.Oct. 31, 1961 - The end came to Lighter than Air ships in the U.S. Navy with the disestablishment of Fleet Airship Wing One and ZP-1 and ZP-3, the last operating units in the LTA branch of Naval Aviation, at Lakehurst, N.J.Nov. 1, 1941 - President Franklin... MORE