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Joint Base Charleston stands up combined legal assistance department
November 16, 2010 — In the spirit of joint basing and in an effort to streamline and maximize services for all, Naval Legal Service Office Southeast has been combined with the U.S. Air Force to form a new legal assistance office that will better serve the greater Joint Base Charleston community. As a result, the NLSO SE Branch Office at the Weapons Station has been... MORE

First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
November 16, 2010 — The Joint Base Charleston First 6 is a professional organization which focuses on providing junior enlisted service members a forum for making the most of their military careers. The organization extends the invitation to all service members in pay grades from E-1 through E-6 to join.First 6 meetings, which include free food, are held the fourth... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Military Ball Committee gives back
November 16, 2010 — MORE

Col. Martha Meeker, left, joined by members of the Joint Base Charleston Military Ball Committee, presents a check from the committee to Eleanor Smythe and Alix Tea, while Rear Adm. (Ret.) Robert Besal, right, presents a check to D. Jermoine Husser at JB CHS-Air Base, S.C., Nov. 12, 2010. The funds were donated on behalf of the committee to the Lowcountry Food Bank and Camp Happy Days, a comprehensive, year-round support system for children diagnosed with cancer and their families. Colonel Meeker is the 628th Air Base Wing commander, Admiral Besal is with the Navy League Charleston, Ms. Smythe and Ms. Tea work with Camp Happy Days, and Mr. Husser is with the Lowcountry Food Bank. (U.S. Air Force Photo/James M. Bowman)

Hurricane Tip of the Week
November 16, 2010 — Hurricane season will continue through the end of November and as the hurricane season for 2010 comes to a close, service members are urged to stay vigilant. Due to a hurricane's capacity for damage, preparation and education is the key throughout the dormant season. Weekly hurricane tips provide need-to-know information for staying ahead of the... MORE

This week in Air Force history
November 16, 2010 — Nov. 14, 1938 - In a meeting with his military leaders, President Franklin D. Roosevelt called for an Air Corps with 20,000 airplanes.Nov. 15, 1961 - The U.S. Air Force activated the 2nd Advanced Echelon, 13th Air Force, in Saigon, Vietnam. This event signaled the official entry of the U.S. Air Force into the Vietnam War.Nov. 16, 2006 - Air Force... MORE

This week in Navy history
November 16, 2010 — Nov. 14, 1910 - Eugene Ely, a civilian, pilots the first aircraft to take-off from a ship, the USS Birmingham (CL-2) at Hampton Roads, Va. He landed safely on Willoughby Spit, Norfolk, VA.Nov. 15, 1942 - Although the U.S. lost several ships in the naval battle of Guadalcanal, naval forces under Rear Adm. Willis Lee, USS Washington (BB-56), turned... MORE

Finance to provide expanded customer service hours Nov. 29
November 15, 2010 — Since the summer and fall of 2007, base-level finance offices across the Air Force have lost 50 percent of their manning to establish the Air Force Financial Services Center, located at Ellsworth AFB, S.D.Since its inception, the goal was to consolidate financial services across the Air Force by opening a central processing center and a 24-hour... MORE

AF Virtual Finance Center (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Children's Deployment Line 2010: Operation Panda Drop
November 15, 2010 — MORE

Cate Jones gets a butterfly painted on her face during the Children's Deployment Line Nov. 13, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Children's Deployment Line is a program developed to help show children what their parents go through before they deploy downrange with a little bit of added fun. Cate is the 5-year-old daughter of Staff Sgt. Patti Jones. Sergeant Jones is the command chief executive assistant for the 437th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Wounded warriors take the lead for Run the Runway
November 10, 2010 — MORE

Carmen Mikolajcik, joined by Col. John Wood, gives her welcoming remarks prior to the start of the second annual Run the Runway 5K event honoring Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Thomas Mikolajcik Nov. 10, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Prior to the start of the run, a check was donated to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association. Mrs. Mikolajcik is the surviving spouse of the general, and Colonel Wood is the 437th Airlift Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Annual information fair keeps retiree community informed
November 10, 2010 — The Joint Base Charleston Retiree Activities Office held an information fair for Charleston area retirees and their spouses at the Charleston Club here Nov. 6.The fair is held annually to bring retirees and spouses in the area together for an informative morning of briefings on issues and current events affecting the retired military community,... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Anitra Towns discusses medication supply options with Jeffrey Waters, a local retiree, at a retiree information fair held Nov. 6, 2010, at the Charleston Club at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. An information booth for the 628th Medical Group pharmacy offered attendees at the fair the current formulary of prescription medications available at the 628 MDG pharmacy, options in the local community for receiving prescriptions, mail-order pharmacies and medication disposal. Sergeant Towns is the NCO in charge of the 628th Medical Group pharmacy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)