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This week in Air Force history
January 4, 2011 — Jan. 2, 1942 - Gen. H.H. Arnold directed the establishment of a new numbered air force, later designated the 8th Air Force.Jan. 3, 1968 - Col. Henry Brown and Lt. Col. Joe Jordan became the first U.S. Air Force pilots to use an F-111A's emergency escape module when their plane crashed near Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.Jan. 4, 1985 - Maj. Patricia... MORE

Fighting fire with fire
January 4, 2011 — Be prepared to smell some wood smoke around Joint Base Charleston this winter. Wood smoke usually indicates that a prescribed fire is being conducted by the Station's Natural Resources personnel somewhere on the Station's 11,000 acres of managed timberlands. And while the smoke from a prescribed fire can be annoying these fires are used to prevent... MORE

Controlled burns reduce the accumulation of leaf litter, pine needles and dead sticks, reducing the danger of catastrophic wildfires

Abbott glucose test strips recall at Naval Health Clinic Charleston
January 4, 2011 — Based on recommendations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued on Dec. 22, 2010, Naval Health Clinic Charleston is recalling different lots of Abbot Diabetes Care glucose test strips. According to the FDA, the test strips being recalled may give falsely low blood glucose results. False results may lead patients to try to raise their... MORE

VITA office needs volunteers
January 4, 2011 — With tax season quickly approaching, the Joint Base Charleston Legal Office is looking for committed volunteers to assist preparing individuals' tax returns at the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance office, Jan. 24 through Apr. 15. All tax preparations will take place at the Tax Center, Bldg. 246.In order to prepare as many returns as possible, six to... MORE

Airmen receive December promotions
January 4, 2011 — Joint Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following Airmen on their December promotions:To Airman 1st Class:628th Civil Engineer Squadron: Ian Barone628th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Sarah Hahn437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Richard La Forge, Nestor Gutierrez1st Combat Camera Squadron: John YurcabaTo Senior Airman:628 LRS: J... MORE

Col. Martha Meeker, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago, right, present a certificate to Tech. Sgt. Justin Steidler, joined by his wife Aimee and son Gavin, during the December monthly promotion ceremony at the Charleston Club Dec. 30, 2010. Sergeant Steidler received his promotion through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program. Colonel Meeker is the 628th Air Base Wing commander, Chief LugoSantiago is the 628 ABW command chief and Sergeant Steidler is assigned to the 628th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

Joint Base Charleston-Air Base Tobacco Cessation Program
January 4, 2011 — If one of your new year's resolutions includes quitting tobacco, Joint Base Charleston-Air Base has a very specific plan in place to help you become tobacco free for life. The first step is to call the American Lung Association Quitline at 877-695-7848 to enroll in the program. Then, schedule an appointment with the Health and Wellness Clinic staff... MORE

Third annual Total Health Fair
January 4, 2011 — It's time for a new year and a healthier you. Charleston's premier healthcare providers and wellness based businesses have joined forces to create the 3rd Annual Total Health Fair, a health and wellness expo for the Charleston area Jan. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Jan. 16 from noon to 4 p.m., at the Omar Shrine Convention Center in Mt. Pleasant... MORE

General Order prohibits use of intoxicating substances
January 4, 2011 — Gen. Raymond Johns, Jr., Air Mobility Command commander has signed a new general order regarding the use of intoxicating substances. According to the new order, AMC military members are not allowed to: a. Possess, distribute, inhale, smoke, chew, consume or otherwise ingest any type of Salvia Divinorum, Salvinorin A, or any botanical incense or... MORE

Setting realistic goals for the new year
December 30, 2010 — The primary activity for the new year after the parties are over is to make a list of New Year's resolutions. Often times, these resolutions do not always have realistic goals, such as losing 50 pounds in six weeks. The Wellness Clinic at Naval Health Clinic Charleston has many new programs planned for the new year to help you live a healthier... MORE

Train smarter
December 30, 2010 — Starting and continuing a reasonable fitness program may be one of the best things you can do for your health and well-being. With your health care professional's approval to exercise, physical activity can reduce your risk of life-threatening ailments such as coronary heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer. A consistent exercise program... MORE