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Remembering the Battle of Midway
June 7, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston hosted a commemoration June 3 to recognize the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, widely considered one of the most significant naval victories in United States history. Similar ceremonies were held throughout the Navy. Charleston's ceremony was conducted onboard the former USS Yorktown (CV 10) at Patriot's Point Naval... MORE

Capt. Ralph Ward delivers the keynote speech for the 69th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway Commemoration ceremony onboard the USS Yorktown (CV 10) located at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, June 3. Captain Ward provided a historical timeline of the events that took place at the Battle of Midway and discussed the significance of the victory in the Pacific. Captain Ward is the Joint Base Charleston deputy commander (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

Air Base News Briefs - June 10
June 7, 2011 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.Appointment of Summary Court Officer: It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of Senior Master Sgt. Paul R. Yecke, 437th Aerial... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs - June 10
June 7, 2011 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.TuesdayFind the Right Career: Come join us to determine career options and goals on your future career June 14, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the FFSC, Bldg... MORE

MRAP team takes first Przirembel Prize
June 7, 2011 — A Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic team came out on top of a field of 21 world class Southeastern U.S. collaborators producing high impact innovations to win the inaugural presentation of the Przirembel Prize May 10, at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research in Greenville, S.C. Space and Naval Warfare... MORE

Capt. Pride award cites SPAWAR’s green’ efforts
June 7, 2011 — Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic was presented the Captain Pride Award for its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint during the 44th Annual Community Pride Award Luncheon May 13. The award is given to only the top 10 individuals, businesses, governments or civic organizations in the county. "We are extremely pleased to be the... MORE

Steve Connor, chairman of the Charleston Pride Committee, left, presents the Captain Pride Award to Cindy McDonald of SSC Atlantic’s Safety and Environmental Engineering Branch and SSC Atlantic Executive Director Christopher Miller during a luncheon May 13 at the Park Circle’s Felix C Davis Community Center in North Charleston.

Man…it’s hot out there
June 7, 2011 — Summer is rapidly approaching here in the Lowcountry and the sun is causing the mercury in the thermometer to rise. In this case, proper precautions when dealing with the heat can truly be the difference between life and death. Consider the 1967 six-day war when more than 20,000 Egyptian soldiers died from heat stroke. The Egyptian troops were... MORE

Hospital Corpsman Third Class Kyle Hilden checks the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature at Naval Health Clinic Charleston hourly during the summer months to ensure the most accurate and current heat stress conditions are relayed to base personnel. HM3 Hilden is a Preventive Medicine Technician assigned to Naval Health Clinic Charleston. (U.S. Navy photo/Jeff Kelly)

This week in Navy History
June 7, 2011 — June 5, 1917 - The first military unit sent to France, the First Naval Aeronautical Detachment, reached France on board USS Jupiter.June 6, 1944 - As Operation Overlord began, the Allied invasion fleet (more than 2,700 ships and craft) landed troops on Normandy beaches, the largest amphibious landing in history.June 7, 1942 - The Battle of Midway... MORE

This week in Air Force History
June 7, 2011 — June 5, 1948 - The YB-49 Flying Wing crashed northwest of Muroc Air Force Base, Calif. Capt. Glenn Edwards, the copilot, died in the crash; a year and a half later the base was renamed Edwards AFB.June 6, 1970 - Lockheed delivered the first C-5 Galaxy to an operational wing. Gen. Jack Catton, Military Airlift Command commander, flew the aircraft... MORE

Hurricane Season is here ... prepare now
June 1, 2011 — Today begins what can be a very intense and unpredictable six-month-long hurricane season. It's important to know the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning. A hurricane watch is an announcement for specific coastal areas that a hurricane or a developing hurricane condition poses a possible threat within 48 hours. A hurricane... MORE

U.S.A.F Honor Guard visits Myrtle Beach
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Staff Sgt. Mark Freda and fellow members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team participate in Memorial Day commemorations in Myrtle Beach, S.C., May 28. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabitha N. Haynes)