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Road repairs continue
July 6, 2011 — Road repair and paving on Davis Drive and extending from Stewart Avenue to Graves Avenue will begin July 11. As this project affects a significant portion of the base, it is split into five phases. Dates are subject to change due to weather and unforeseen issues. The first phase is from July 11 through July 29 and affects Stewart Avenue through... MORE

This Week in Navy History
July 6, 2011 — July 3, 1950 - USS Valley Forge and HMS Triumph participated in the first aircraft carrier action of the Korean Conflict. VF-51 aircraft from the Valley Forge shot down two North Korean aircraft. The action is the first combat test of the F9F Panther and AD Skyraider.July 4, 1777 - John Paul Jones hoisted the first Stars and Stripes flag on USS... MORE

This Week in Air Force History
July 6, 2011 — July 3, 1970 - Military Airlift Command's first C-5A Galaxy, assigned to the 437th Military Airlift Wing, left Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., on its first mission outside the continental United States. The Galaxy made a 10-day tour of Pacific Air Forces bases to provide a first-hand explanation of its unique capabilities to MAC officers and... MORE

Summer reading for early readers
July 5, 2011 — During your children's school vacation, it is important for him or her to spend time reading and writing on a regular basis - whether they are beginning or a fluent reader. Luckily, summer's more flexible schedule and wide array of activities lend themselves to literacy opportunities. Try some of these suggestions for making your school-aged... MORE

Park University announces Spring 2011 Dean's List students
July 5, 2011 — By , Park University recently announced the students named to the Spring 2011 Dean's List. Students from the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Campus Center are: Jason AdamsDale BaileyJames HarperTheresa HarrisJeffrey LitzJames ProuseRoger RandolphCourtney ReevesShawn WeismillerLyle WittenTo qualify for the Dean's List, students must be... MORE

JB CHS hosts California Superbike school
July 5, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston is hosting six California Superbike School courses between now and the end of August. The classes will be held at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center range located at JB CHS - Weapons Station, July 16 and 17 and August 6, 7, 20 and 21. The classes are open to all active duty, Reservists and retirees.The classes provide... MORE

Gen. Johns visits Joint Base Charleston
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Tech. Sgt. Michael Payne briefs Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr. on the 6S- Expediter Truck at Joint Base Charleston- Air Base, S.C. June 29. The general toured JB CHS- AB and Weapons Station during his two day visit. Johns is the Air Mobility Command commander and Payne is with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

What makes a mishap?
July 5, 2011 — Have you ever heard someone say that avoiding mishaps is just using common sense? How about accidents happen, nothing is 100 percent safe? And I'm sure you've heard of Darwin's Theory equating injuries and mishaps to weeding out the weak ones and survival of the fittest.Personally, I call these misconceptions.As an occupational health and safety... MORE

17 AS returns from 120-day deployment
July 5, 2011 — Numerous friends and family members gathered at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base July 1 to welcome home more than 120 Airmen from the 17th Airlift Squadron returning from overseas. The 17 AS completed a 120-day deployment in the Middle East, where they provided ongoing airlift downrange to support combat operations. While deployed, the Airmen of the... MORE

1st Lt. Grant Daniel Pool greets his daughter Nadia on the flightline July 1 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Lieutenant Pool was one of more than 120 Airmen from the 17th Airlift Squadron returning home after a four-month deployment to the Middle East. While deployed, the Airmen flew roughly 2, 850 sorties and airlifted more than 107 million pounds of cargo through out the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Diamond Sharp
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Col. Erik Hansen (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene (right) present Airman 1st Class Andrew Fox, Senior Airman Mitchell Parker and Staff Sgt. Kenneth Common the Diamond Sharp award during a ceremony at the Charleston Club July 5. Hansen is the 437th Airlift Wing commander, Greene is the 437 AW command chief, Fox is from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Parker is from the 437th Maintenance Squadron and Common is from the 16th Airlift Squadron. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airmen chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt Chrissy Best)