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Kids have fun learning about finance at FFSC
August 2, 2011 — A group of military children got a little taste of the world of personal finance thanks to two days of camp held July 27 and 28 at the Fleet and Family Support Center at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. The "Kids' FUNancial Camp" was held July 27 and taught the children about the basics of money: earning, spending and saving. The children... MORE

Kim Brown, a financial specialist for Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Fleet and Family Support Center, teaches a group of eight to 12 year-olds about federal income taxes during the FFSC Kids Financial Summer Camp at JB CHS - WS July 28. The camp was designed for children to explore the fields of entrepreneurship, finance, savings and being wise consumers. (U.S. Navy photo/ Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brannon Deugan

Fun in the sun can be painful
August 1, 2011 — The weather is hot, schools are out and people are spending more time outdoors enjoying the warmer weather. Always be aware of heat conditions. Extreme heat conditions allow for potential heat-related illnesses and injuries, such as dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The signs of heat exhaustion are heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness,... MORE

10 tips for college freshmen
August 1, 2011 — It's almost here. You have graduated high school and are ready for college. But before you head off to enjoy the rest of the summer, you might want to use the coming weeks to prepare yourself for the college experience, especially if you are making plans to attend college far from home. Here are just a few tips which might help you and your family:... MORE

Charleston Airman's deployment helps keep vehicles on track
August 1, 2011 — It takes the work of several career fields to meet the Transit Center's mission of providing onward movement; however, without a qualified crew of vehicle maintainers it would be impossible to move troops downrange or return them home. Vehicle maintainers at the Transit Center manage a fleet of more than 350 vehicles ranging from buses to refueling... MORE

Senior Airman Bruce Christensen checks the oil level of an M-series wrecker at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, July 26. Once this wrecker is operational, it will be used to dislodge stuck vehicles and haul disabled vehicles to the maintenance yard for repairs. Christensen is a 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron special purpose mechanic craftsman deployed here from the Utah Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Tammie Moore)

This week in Air Force History
August 1, 2011 — July 31, 1941 - The U.S. Army Air Force officially established Tuskegee Army Air Field.Aug. 1, 1958 - The U.S. detonated a missile-borne nuclear weapon at high altitude over Johnston Island in the Pacific as part of an anti-intercontinental ballistic missile defense program.Aug. 2, 1987 - The 552nd Airborne Warning and Control Wing from Tinker Air... MORE

This week in Navy History
August 1, 2011 — July 31, 1964 - An all-nuclear task force which included USS Long Beach, USS Enterprise and USS Bainbridge left Norfolk, Va., to begin voyage Operation Sea Orbit circling the globe without refueling. They returned on Oct. 3.Aug. 1, 1958 - USS Nautilus (SSN-571) submerged under the Arctic ice cap near Point Barrow.Aug. 2, 1943 - PT-109, under... MORE

Team Charleston wraps up Rodeo
August 1, 2011 — Team Charleston returned with two awards July 30, after competing in Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The 437th Airlift Wing was named Best C-17 Maintenance Skills team and Best C-17 Maintenance team. "We went to the Rodeo with a single mindset - do our very best," said Lt. Col. Brady Caldwell, 437th Airlift Wing Rodeo... MORE

The 437th Maintenance Rodeo team celebrates, July 29, 2011, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., after winning Best C-17 Maintenance Skills team and Best Overall C-17 Maintenance team. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Susan Carlson)

Air transportation Airmen compete for best joint inspection, in-transit visibility honors at Rodeo 2011
July 28, 2011 — In a deployed environment, preparing the "beans and bullets" before being transported to the warfighter on the ground is a top priority for mobility Airmen. Two Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 aerial port competitions tested aerial porters on just that capability.Twenty six air mobility crews from Rodeo competed in a two-part joint inspection, or JI, and... MORE

An Airman replaces a cap after checking the tire pressure of a Humvee, July 27, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during a joint inspection competition. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

Team Charleston competes in AMC Rodeo 2011
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Staff Sgt. Matt Lumm from Team Charleston's Rodeo team pushes a simulated cargo pallet from the K-loader onto the highline dock during the 25K loader obstacle course at the Air Mobility Command Rodeo 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Susan Carlson)

25K loader course builds teamwork, trust
July 27, 2011 — Five-man teams tested their ability to drive, unload, and inspect a 25K aircraft loader, here July 26, as part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011. Operators drove the loader, also known as a Halvorsen loader, around an obstacle course of approximately 150 cones, resembling a go-kart track.One Airman sat behind the wheel while four teammates on foot guided... MORE