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This week in Navy history
October 13, 2010 — Oct. 10, 1845 - Naval School, later the Naval Academy, opened in Annapolis, Md., with 50 midshipmen and seven faculty.Oct. 11, 1968 - Launch of Apollo 7, the first U.S. three-man space mission, commanded by Navy Cmdr. Walter Schirra Jr. Marine Corps Maj. Ronnie Cunningham served as Lunar Module pilot. The mission lasted 10 days and 20 hours... MORE

This week in Air Force history
October 13, 2010 — Oct. 10, 1928 - Capts. St. Clair Street, pilot, and Albert W. Stevens, observer and photographer, set an unofficial world altitude record of 37,854 feet for planes carrying more than one person in flight from Wright Field, Ohio.Oct. 11, 1910 - Former President Theodore Roosevelt became the first president to fly in an aircraft when he flew as a... MORE

Hurricane Tip of the Week
October 13, 2010 — Hurricane season will continue through November, with the highest probability of a major hurricane occurring between mid-August and October. Due to a hurricane's capacity for damage, preparation is the key. Weekly hurricane tips provide need-to-know information for staying ahead of the weather.This week's hurricane tip is: Plan your evacuation... MORE

First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
October 13, 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

628 LRS provides base shuttle for trial period
October 6, 2010 — The 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron began operating an installation shuttle Oct. 4 to move personnel between Joint Base Charleston - Air Base and Weapons Station. Currently the shuttle service is operating a 15 passenger van for a 30-day trial run to measure the actual need of added transportation between the bases.The shuttle will complete... MORE

The 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron is operating a 15 passenger van to provide a shuttle service for a 30-day trial run to measure the actual need of added transportation between Joint Base Charleston-Air Base and Weapons Station. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Weapons Station News briefs - Oct. 8
October 6, 2010 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 628abw.dispatch@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.Special Announcements:Developing Your Spending Plan: Would you like to increase your cash surplus? Do you have any extra money at the end of... MORE

Photo: Around the Base
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Airman 1st Class Valentino Coward, from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance section, searches for a part number on a engine wiring harness for a parts replacement on a government vehicle. The 628 LRS vehicle maintenance section maintains and repairs government-owned equipment and vehicles for Joint Base Charleston. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson.)

Full-court press is on as CFC cutoff nears Oct. 15
October 6, 2010 — It's not too late to donate to the Combined Federal Campaign - but after Oct. 15 it will be.For members of Joint Base Charleston who haven't stepped up to the plate yet, the time to contribute is now, said Maj. Bill Skinner, base CFC project officer.The major oversees progress for both the Air Base and Weapons Station and said no matter who needs... MORE

Kristen Bruce and Lillie Ross play with a rowdy puppy at the Combined Federal Campaign tent on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C., Oct. 1, 2010, during the open house event in commemoration of JB CHS's full operational capability. The event was open to the entire base and local community. Four puppies from the Animal Society of Charleston were the highlight of the CFC tent. The Animal Society is one of the many organizations that the CFC sponsors. Ms. Bruce is a dental assistant with the 628th Medical Group and Lillie is the daughter of Gatlin Ross, a nuclear operations student at the Weapons Station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Energy security… what is it?
October 6, 2010 — Access to cheap energy has become essential to the functioning of modern economies. However, the uneven distribution of energy supplies among countries has led to significant vulnerabilities. Threats to energy security include the political instability of several energy producing countries, the manipulation of energy supplies, the competition over... MORE

Air Force, Navy officials commemorate, celebrate JB CHS inauguration
October 6, 2010 — Two historic Lowcountry military installations merged and were officially inaugurated as the Department of Defense military installation Joint Base Charleston, Oct. 1.The inauguration of the joint base marks its full operational capability and is the final step in the stand-up of JB CHS. The two bases achieved Initial Operating Capability Jan. 31,... MORE

Navy Rear Adm. Tim Alexander talks about the history of Naval Weapons Station Charleston at the Joint Base Charleston inaugural ceremony Oct. 1, 2010, on the JB CHS-Weapons Station in South Carolina. Other guest speakers and distinguished guests included 18th Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Robert Allardice, 628th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Martha Meeker, 628 ABW Deputy Commander Navy Capt. Ralph Ward, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham and South Carolina Congressman Henry Brown. Admiral Alexander is the Naval Region Southeast Commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)