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Prepare for new traffic pattern: Dorchester gate closing Dec. 7
December 1, 2010 — The Dorchester Road main gate is scheduled to close after the morning rush hour Dec. 7 at approximately 10 a.m. to replace the existing vehicle barrier system. The project is expected to last 60 days.All Dorchester-side ID/Pass Holder traffic will enter through the Commissary gate after the closure. Non-ID/Pass Holder traffic will continue to use... MORE

Thanksgiving at the Robert D. Gaylor Dining Facility
December 1, 2010 — MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Gerard Komen serves Thanksgiving dinner at the Robert D. Gaylor Dining Facility on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 25, 2010. A traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, ham and all the fixings were served to active-duty military, retirees and their families. Sergeant Komen is with the 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt Chrissy Best)

Airman wins 6-day Football Frenzy to see Cowboys vs. Eagles
November 30, 2010 — MORE

Master Sgt. Gary Kleinfeldt is joined by Maj. Tara White at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 15, 2010, after she surprised him with the news he had won the drawing for the Air Force Services Agency's Football Frenzy promotion. He and a friend will receive a trip package for a six-day, five-night trip to Dallas, Texas, to watch the Dallas Cowboys play the Philadelphia Eagles, Dec. 12. The trip will include air fare, hotel accommodations, use of a rental car, a welcome breakfast Dec. 10, a tailgate lunch prior to the game in addition to two free tickets to the game. A farewell dinner will be held Dec. 13 before their trip home Dec. 14. The drawings for prizes will continue through Feb. 18 to select 10 Club members across the Air Force to receive $500 gift cards. The drawing for the ultimate prize package takes place Jan. 5. Four Club members will be selected to attend the Super Bowl in Dallas Feb. 6. Major White is the 628th Force Support Squadron commander and Sergeant Kleinfeldt is the operations superintendent for the 14th Airlift Squadron. (Courtesy photo)

Exchange and Commissary holiday hours
November 30, 2010 — Air Force Base Main Store MCSS Food Court Dec. 24 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Dec. 25 Closed ... MORE

14 AS commander awarded Bronze Star
November 30, 2010 — MORE

Lt. Col. Randall Huiss, right, is awarded the Bronze Star by Col. Robert Holba at the base theater on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 23, 2010, for his meritorious service while deployed as the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron commander, 385th Air Expeditionary Group, supporting ground and air operations against the enemy at an undisclosed location in the Middle East from Dec. 27, 2009, to May 3, 2010. Under his command the 816 EAS executed the largest C-17A combat airdrop effort to date, which included emergency resupply of ammunition and supplies to troop-in-contact with enemy forces. He also the led the unit for the first-ever C-17A global positioning system-guided combat airdrop with the ?Firefly? system and the first formation combat airdrop from the EAS construct. Colonel Huiss? leadership enabled the safe execution of more than 3,100 sorties, 8,000 flying hours and delivery of more than 148 million pounds of cargo and 37,000 passengers. Colonel Holba is the 437th Operations Group commander, and Colonel Huiss is the 14th Airlift Squadron commander.

November brings advancement notices: Bravo Zulu!
November 30, 2010 — The following Sailors were frocked or advanced to their new paygrade after the results of the September Navy-wide advancement exams were released last week. Frocking allows Sailors to assume the title and increased responsibilities of their new rank, but in many cases, they aren't actually paid for their promotion until they are actually advanced... MORE

USAFA LEAD program offers a path to commissioning
November 30, 2010 — The United States Air Force Academy is looking for interested Airmen to come out for an all expenses paid tour of the USAFA. Airmen will get to experience cadet life through attending classes, eating at Mitchell Hall, attending a sporting event and living the "dorm life." The LEAD Program is an on-going effort to give the best and brightest Airmen... MORE

This week in Air Force history
November 30, 2010 — Nov. 28, 1947 - The Air Force added strategic aerial mining to Strategic Air Command's list of mission responsibilities.Nov. 29, 1975 - The first annual Red Flag exercise occurred at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., to provide realistic training for combat aircrews.Nov. 30, 1951 - Maj. George A. Davis Jr. shot down his fourth and fifth enemy planes in... MORE

This week in Navy history
November 30, 2010 — Nov. 28, 1941 - USS Enterprise (CV-6) sailed from Pearl Harbor for Wake Island to ferry Marine aircraft to the island. Nov. 29, 1890 - The first Army vs. Navy football game was played with Navy winning 24 to 0.Nov. 30, 1942 - In the Battle of Tassafaronga, the last major naval action in the Solomons, U.S. forces prevented a Japanese attempt to... MORE

The HAWC, helping you stay healthy through the holidays
November 30, 2010 — Holiday stress can be brought on by many different events and can result in a variety of emotions, from sheer happiness and joy to loneliness or sadness. Some people begin to panic around the first of December when they realize the clock is ticking down to Christmas and they don't know when they will be able to decorate, shop, wrap, cook, and get... MORE

Stay fit to fight with the Health and Wellness Center (Courtesy graphic)