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Intramural flag football standings, scores and schedule
December 1, 2010
ASF stands up as first line of defense on JB CHS
December 1, 2010
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Nick Green, left, checks Auxiliary Security Force member Ship?s Serviceman 2nd Class James Ebron?s gear, ensuring all equipment is accounted for prior to standing post on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C., Nov. 29, 2010. U.S. Navy ASF members have been activated in order to provide assistance in force protection of Joint Base Charleston by manning entry control points and conducting vehicle inspections. MA2 Green works at the Security Department as the ASF coordinator at Naval Support Activity on JB CHS-WS. SH2 Ebron works at the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters at NSA on JB CHS-WS. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer R. Hudson)
Smokeout supports tobacco cessation for health, service and family
December 1, 2010
Tobacco use is taxing physically and financially, yet 27 percent of the Air Force still uses tobacco. However, classes at the Bolling Air Force Base Health and Wellness Center, rising tobacco prices and increased awareness about the negative effects of tobacco use have brought tobacco use on Bolling down to 11 percent. For more information about the HAWC's tobacco cessation classes or to make an appointment, call (202) 404-1563. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Alexandre Montes)
437 APS Airman awarded Bronze Star
December 1, 2010
Capt. Nicholas Lee, right, is awarded the Bronze Star by Col. James Clavenna at the 437th Aerial Port Squadron on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 22, 2010, for his meritorious service while deployed in a combat zone in support of Operation Enduring Freedom while assigned to the 1st Brigade, 201st Corps, in Afghanistan from May 7, 2009, to May 6, 2010. Captain Lee distinguished himself by serving in several key positions and personally commanding more than 70 mounted combat patrols covering 1,500 miles of contested Afghan terrain across nine provinces. His exploits included leading two Air Assault missions to set polling sites in a known Taliban safe haven, effectively securing more than 1,200 Afghan votes; planning and execution of three humanitarian aid missions, delivering 30,000 pounds of aid valued at $125,000; and command of a Mobile Response Force for three classified prisoner transfer missions. Colonel Clavenna is the 437th Maintenance Group commander, and Captain Lee is the 437th Aerial Port Squadron Cargo Flight commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)
Joint Base Charleston drops anchor
December 1, 2010
Members of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron and Logistics Readiness Squadron move an anchor into position in front of Building 16000 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 29, 2010. The anchor, along with the accompanying C-17 static display, symbolizes the creation of Joint Base Charleston. SABER, or Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements, executed the project, and Senior Airman Ryan Nolan, assigned to the 628 CES, was the project manager. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Suzanne Jumper)
Prepare for new traffic pattern: Dorchester gate closing Dec. 7
December 1, 2010
Thanksgiving at the Robert D. Gaylor Dining Facility
December 1, 2010
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
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
14 AS commander awarded Bronze Star
November 30, 2010
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.