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Daylight Savings Time ends Nov. 7 at 2 a.m.
November 2, 2010 — MORE

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 7, at 2 a.m., so be sure to set all clocks one hour earlier before going to bed Saturday night. The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron reminds everyone that it is a perfect time to also replace the batteries in their smoke alarms. Additionally, as Team Charleston falls back into shorter days for the winter season they will gain an extra hour of sleep, but with darkness arriving sooner each day into the winter, reduced visibility can pose a risk. Motorists are urged to keep alert during after-work commutes to stay safe throughout the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Perry)

Rules change for fluorescent bulbs, batteries at Weapons Station
November 2, 2010 — Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station is making changes for a healthier environment by implementing a new policy regarding the disposal of fluorescent light bulbs and batteries. The changes are already in effect at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. The Environmental Protection Agency classifies these used items as universal waste and therefore must... MORE

New rules in effect on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station now mandate that used fluorescent bulbs and all batteries must be stored properly before disposal, have a universal waste label in the storage container with the drum number, contact person and the accumulation start date filled in. The container must not be stored longer than six months from the start date. (Courtesy photo)

First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
November 1, 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.The next First 6 meeting, which include free food, will be... MORE

Frying up a good time
November 1, 2010 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. (Ret.) James Newberry fries fresh jalapeno poppers at the Chiefs Fish Fry Oct. 29, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The fish fry began as a barbeque in 1987 as a way to unite the Reserve and active-duty members on the Air Base. This year, the chiefs cooked food to serve more than 500 people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

This week in Navy history
November 1, 2010 — Oct. 31, 1941 - German submarine U-552 sunk USS Reuben James (DD- 245), which was escorting Convoy HX 156, with the loss of 115 lives, becoming the first U.S. ship lost to enemy action in World War II.Nov. 1, 1841 - "Mosquito Fleet" commanded by Lt. Cmdr. J. T. McLaughlin, carried 750 Sailors and Marines into the Everglades to fight the Seminole... MORE

This week in Air Force history
November 1, 2010 — Oct. 31, 1976 - The first U.S. Air Force E-3A airborne warning and control system aircraft, with its full complement of surveillance and command and control avionics, made its first test flight.Nov. 1, 1954 - The U.S. Air Force retired the B-29 Superfortress from service. The aircraft had less than 12 years in the active inventory.Nov. 2, 1962 -... MORE

Charleston airlift squadron deploys to support combat operations in Middle East
November 1, 2010 — MORE

Airmen from the 16th Airlift Squadron wait in line to check their bags at the passenger terminal on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., as they prepare to deploy Oct. 28, 2010. The squadron will be deployed to the Middle East for four months. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

AFNet migration begins
October 28, 2010 — As the Air Force continues transforming its cyber operations, the Air Force Network Integration Center and 24th Air Force will change this environment and establish a centralized user directory and e-mail service for all Air Force network users. The goal of this Air Force network migration project is to collapse all existing stand-alone... MORE

Parent Advisory Board holds quarterly meeting
October 27, 2010 — Parents and staff from the Child Development Center, the Youth Center and Family Child Care gathered at the Charleston Club for a Parent Advisory Board meeting Oct. 21. The quarterly meetings allow parents to give their input and provide feedback on how these programs and activities are planned and to communicate information about current events... MORE

Toddlers at the Child Development Center play together on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base, S.C., Oct. 27, 2010. Parents of children enrolled in the CDC, Youth Center and Family Child Care are welcome to attend quarterly Parent Advisory Board meetings to provide feedback on how programs and activities are planned. The most recent meeting was held Oct. 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Team Charleston Spouses' Club meets for book exchange
October 27, 2010 — MORE

Teresa Givens, a member of the Team Charleston Spouses' Club, outlines the activities and topics that will be covered during the monthly gathering at the Charleston Club Oct. 26, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base, S.C. The spouses' club offers many different clubs within itself from bunco, golf, movie nights, arts and crafts and creative cooking. One big project the club is working on is the annual cookie drop. The cookie drop allows spouses to cook batches of cookies to be given to Airmen throughout Joint Base Charleston and flown downrange during the holidays. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)