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JB CHS Airmen participate in world-renowned air show
June 28, 2011 — Airmen from Joint Base Charleston returned June 28 after representing their airlift wing and the U.S. Air Force during the world-renowned Paris Air Show held June 20 - 26. The crew of 12 Airmen from both the 437th Operations and Maintenance Groups were selected several months ago by their commanders to attend this year's air show held at the Le... MORE

Capt. Brandon Brown, 15th Airlift Squadron from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., conducts a pre-flight check on the C-17 Globemaster III at the 49th International Paris Air Show. Captain Brown was the aircraft commander for a media flight during the show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Francesca Popp)

Getting in shape for AMC Rodeo
June 27, 2011 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jason Gates does pullups June 22 at Joint Base Charleston as he prepares for the upcoming Air Mobility Command Rodeo. Sergeant Gates and other Rodeo-team members from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron and the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron meet every Wednesday to prepare for the 2011 Air Mobility Command Rodeo. The competition will take place July 23-29 at Joint Base Lewis-McCord, Wash. Sergeant Gates is from the 437 APS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Freedom Fest 2011
June 27, 2011 — If you're looking for a fun way to start your Independence Day celebration - look no further! Come enjoy a day of fun and festivities for the whole family at the annual Freedom Fest Independence Day Celebration at Marrington Plantation at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station July 1. There will be carnival games, jousting tournaments and sumo... MORE

MSG changes command
June 27, 2011 — MORE

Col.Justin Davey accepts the 628th Mission Support Group guidon from Col. Martha Meeker during the 628th MSG Change of Command June 27 at Joint Base Charleston. Colonel Davey is the new 628 MSG commander and Colonel Meeker is the 628th Air Base Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

14 AS 'Pelicans' deploy, soar the skies
June 27, 2011 — Airmen assigned to the14th Airlift Squadron, known as the 'Pelicans,' said goodbye to friends and family June 22 and 24 as they boarded C-17s at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, bound for two undisclosed locations in Southwest Asia.More than 120 Airmen from the 14 AS deployed last week for approximately 120 days and will replace the 10th Airlift... MORE

Family Matters
June 27, 2011 — Family matters is dedicated to family activities. Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Battle: Los Angeles: June 30, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Battle: Los Angeles: July 1, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Gnomeo and Juliet: July 2, 5 p.m., Rated GBattle: Los Angeles: July 2,... MORE

Hurricane season heats up ... remain vigiliant
June 27, 2011 — Hurricane season, which began June 1 and lasts through Nov. 30, is the time when Mother Nature produces one of the most dangerous weather phenomena. These storms form in the warm, tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico and can produce winds up to 170 miles per hour. Hurricane Katrina, which struck the Louisiana and... MORE

New course for dorm residents moving out
June 27, 2011 — Dormitory residents living on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base will soon be taking a class to gain the skills they will need for living off base. Beginning August 1, residents within six months of moving out of the dorms will receive pertinent life skills information to help prepare them for the financial responsibilities of living on the economy... MORE

This Week in Air Force History
June 27, 2011 — June 26, 1957 - Tactical Air Command's first WB-66 weather reconnaissance aircraft arrived for duty with the 9th Reconnaissance Squadron, 363rd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.June 27, 1996 - The remains of 19 Airmen killed in the June 25 terrorist attack on the Khobar Towers housing area in Saudi Arabia were flown to Dover... MORE

This Week in Naval History
June 27, 2011 — June 26, 1884 - Congress authorized the commissioning of Naval Academy graduates as Ensigns.June 27, 1950 - To support the United Nations' call to assist South Korea, President Harry Truman authorized U.S. naval and air operations south of the 38th parallel in Korea.June 28, 1794 - Joshua Humphreys was appointed as master builder to build Navy... MORE