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Pallet build up contest introduced at Rodeo
July 27, 2011 — Aerial port crews competed in the first Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 pallet build-up contest, July 26, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., to simulate the high-stress environment of a deployed location. A total of 25 Rodeo teams are scheduled to compete. The cargo for the pallet built in the competition was made up of various pre-determined items by... MORE

Airmen secure a pallet during a pallet build-up competition, July 25, 2011, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. 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)

NWCA ready and able to lend a helping hand
July 26, 2011 — Donations of gently used uniforms, clothing, books, toys and household items can be found at the Castaways Thrift Shop on Fletcher Street at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. The shop is operated by the volunteers of the Navy Wives Clubs of America.The NWCA is the country's only national federation of sea service spouses and extends relief... MORE

The Charleston branch of the Navy Wives Clubs of America operates the Castaway Thrift Shop on Fletcher Street at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. The thrift shop is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for patrons to show while donations are always accepted in the large, white donation box located at the front of the building. The NWCA uses their proceeds to extend relief assistance to service members and their families in need. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

Base residents beat the heat at the Waterpark Wonderland
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Four year old Brianna Stockwell, daughter of Staff Sgt. Seth Stockwell, slides down an inflatable water slide during the Water Park Wonderland event hosted by Balfour Beatty at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, July 22. The event kicked off the annual Resident Satisfaction Survey in which residents of JB CHS-WS base housing offer feedback to Balfour Beatty about the services being provided in the community. (U.S. Navy photo/ Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

"Thank you Heroes Night" with the Charleston Battery
July 26, 2011 — The Charleston Battery professional soccer team is sponsoring a "Thank you Heroes Night" July 30 and Aug. 12 at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island. Tickets are free to all active-duty military, Reservists, retirees, dependents and Department of Defense employees. Tickets are available for pick up at the 628th and 315th Public Affairs offices and... MORE

Aerial porters participate in forklift driving course
July 26, 2011 — Mobility Airmen tested their speed, precision and teamwork skills while driving a forklift through an obstacle course, July 25 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The 10K forklift obstacle course was laid out with more than 20 three-foot orange cones and a pallet next to a pallet stacker."The 10K forklift driving course is designed to evaluate how... MORE

An Airman signals ?all clear? to an umpire during a forklift driving course, July, 25, 2011, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. 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 departs for Rodeo on a black letter aircraft
July 25, 2011 — When competing against the best, you want the best crew and the best equipment possible. As Team Charleston's Rodeo 2011 team gathered for a short departure ceremony in Nose Dock One at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, June 22, a C-17 Globemaster III sat on the flight line, waiting to fly the team to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., for the start... MORE

Airmen from the 437th Maintenance Group proudly display their "black letter initial" discrepency report July 22, shortly before the C-17 they worked on departed for Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wa., for the Air Mobility Command Rodeo 2011. U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Nicole)

Mowing safety
July 25, 2011 — Mowing the yard is a peaceful task for some and a necessary evil for others. Although infrequent, lawn mowing injuries are normally severe when they do occur. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are an average 70,000 lawn mower injuries treated at emergency rooms each year. Herb Willcutt, professor and agricultural... MORE

This week in Air Force history – July 30
July 25, 2011 — July 24, 1970 - The C-5A Galaxy flew its first flight from the U.S. to Europe, from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., to Dover AFB, Del. to Rhein-Main Air Base, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, and Torrejon AB, Spain.July 25, 1983 - Military Airlift Command operated 29 C-141 missions to move 397 tons of equipment from the U.S. and Europe to Chad... MORE

This week in Navy history – July 30
July 25, 2011 — July 24, 1944 - Following 43 days of naval gunfire and air bombardment, a Naval Task Force landed Marines on the island of Tinian.July 25, 1934 - The first President to visit Hawaii, Franklin D. Roosevelt, reached Hilo on board USS Houston.July 26, 1954 - Three aircraft from USS Philippine Sea (CVA-47) shot down two Chinese fighters that fired on... MORE

Opening ceremonies done, Team Charleston ready for Rodeo 2011
July 24, 2011 — More than 30 Airmen from Joint Base Charleston witness the opening ceremony of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, July 24, 2011, on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Approximately 150 teams and 3,000 people from across the Air Force, Air Force Reserve and allied nations are participating in a five-day air mobility competition focusing on improving our... MORE

Airmen from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., stand at ease during the Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 opening ceremony, July 24, 2011, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 is 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)