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This week in Air Force History
September 6, 2011 — Sept. 4, 1996 - A C-141 Starlifter from the 305th Air Mobility Wing at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., evacuated 30 passengers from Bujumbura, Burundi, to Nairobi, Kenya, to remove them from the danger of a civil war in Burundi.Sept. 5, 1986 - A U.S. Air Force C-141 Starlifter flew Americans injured during a hijacking at Karachi Airport, Pakistan, to... MORE

This week in Naval History
September 6, 2011 — Sept. 4, 1941 - The German submarine, U-652, attacked USS Greer, which was tracking the submarine southeast of Iceland. Greer was not damaged, but dropped depth charges, damaging U-652.Sept. 5, 1939 - President Franklin Roosevelt ordered the Navy to form a Neutrality Patrol to report the presence of foreign warships within 300 miles of the eastern... MORE

Diamond Sharp
September 6, 2011 — MORE

Senior Airman Shwanna Ferguson receives the Diamond Sharp award from Col. Erik Hansen and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene at Joint Base Charleston Sept. 6. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airmen chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance. Hansen is the 437th Airlift Wing commander, Greene is the 437 AW command chief and Ferguson is assigned to the 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron. Other Diamond Sharp winners not pictured include Airmen 1st Class Bianca Flores, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Daniel Jones, 437th Maintenance Squadron and Daniel Godfrey, 437th Operations Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)(RELEASED)

NHCC personnel return to Charleston following Operation Continuing Promise 2011
September 6, 2011 — The USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) stopped in Norfolk Va. Sept. 2, to disembark crew members after completing a five-month humanitarian deployment to the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility in support of Continuing Promise 2011. Among the hundreds of Sailors that took part in this mission were seven local Sailors from Naval Health Clinic... MORE

(From left) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Joseph Stocking, from Rochester, Ind., Lt. j.g. Robert Bailey, from Salt Lake City and Lt. j.g. Anthony Capuano, from Los Angeles, watch as USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) approaches the first lock during her transit through the Panama Canal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/RELEASED)

Justice Files: Order and discipline at Joint Base Charleston
September 6, 2011 — Air Force members of 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 July and August, 2011. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being offered the Article 15 and the rank of the officer... MORE

Learn what GI Bill education benefit is best for you
September 6, 2011 — From the Many veterans and active duty personnel can qualify for more than one education benefits program, including:- Post-9/11 GI Bill (chapter 33) - Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB, chapter 30 and chapter 1606) - Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP, chapter 1607) - Post Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance program (VEAP, chapter 32)... MORE

Commander's Challenge
September 6, 2011 — MORE

First Lieutenent Ryan Peake finishes first in the Commander's Fitness Challenge, Sept. 1, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Peake ran the challenge in 17:27 and is assigned to the 628th Family Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Deployed JB - CHS Airman named 376th AEW Warrior of the Week
September 6, 2011 — Every week, a member of the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing is selected as the Warrior of the Week. This individual is recognized based on outstanding performance, good conduct, work ethic and most importantly, for a job well done.Meet the Warrior of the Week - Tech. Sgt. Roy Lee is a 376th Expeditionary Mission Support Group crew chief deployed from... MORE

Meet the Warrior of the Week – Tech. Sgt. Roy Lee is a 376th Expeditionary Mission Support Group crew chief deployed from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. He hails from Severn, Md. (Courtesy photo)

Be prepared, be aware, and report: “YOU” may make the difference!
August 31, 2011 — Terrorist don't discriminate. If you're an American, you're a potential target in the eyes of terrorists groups around the world. With the "9/11 Anniversary" fast approaching, it is important to remember a few Antiterrorism procedures to ensure the safety of yourself and family. In direct action after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the... MORE

Movie Schedule - Family Matters
August 30, 2011 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Harry Potter: Goblet of Fire: Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13RIO: Sept. 3, 5 p.m., Rated PGScream 4: Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Harry Potter: Goblet of Fire: Sept. 4, 2 p.m., Rated PG-13Bridesmaids: Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m.,... MORE