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Charleston scholar wins $1,000 award from Air Force Clubs
September 29, 2010 — MORE

Navy Capt. Ralph Ward presents Brandon Jones with a scholarship check for $1,000 toward his college education during the Wing Stand-Up meeting on Joint Base Charleston, Sept. 27, 2010. Brandon graduated in the top 10 percent of his class from Fort Dorchester High School and recently began higher education at the College of Charleston. The scholarship was sponsored by the Air Force Clubs. This is the 14th year in a row that the Club has awarded scholarships totaling $25,000. Brandon won his scholarship with an essay titled, ?What the Air Force family means to me.? Twenty-five winners were selected from 130 entries submitted by numerous installations. Brandon hails from a family that is rich with Air Force heritage. Brandon's parents, Brian and Lisa Jones are both civilian employees on JB CHS and his brother, Airman 1st Class Brian Jones Jr.is a loadmaster with the 315th Airlift Squadron. Captain Ward is the Joint Base Charleston deputy commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Joint Base Charleston bowlers compete for Commanders Cup
September 29, 2010 — MORE

Master Sgt. Pete Scheidt takes careful aim as he throws his bowling ball down his lane during a competition for the Commanders Cup at Marrington Lanes located on the Naval Weapons Station Sept. 28, 2010. The competition began Sept. 17 and is open to all Department of Defense employees and Joint Base Charleston members. Those who are participating were broken down into five teams who must partake in numerous sporting events including golf, basketball, and a combined relay. Whichever team has accrued the most points throughout the events will be awarded the Commanders Cup on Oct. 1. Sergeant Scheidt is a loadmaster with the 14th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Fifty-three Airmen to receive October promotions
September 29, 2010 — Joint Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following 53 Airmen on their October promotions:To Airman:437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Devin Lorenzi, Brady Novian and Maxwell St. GermainTo Airman 1st Class:628th Communications Squadron: Cody Edwards437 AMXS: Mark Ciccotto437th Maintenance Squadron: Timothy HetheringtonTo Senior... MORE

Navy uniform guidance shift to winter uniform
September 29, 2010 — A uniform instruction was recently released as a change from the Commander, Navy Region Southeast. The instruction detailed a shift to winter uniform of the day for all stations and ships present within the COMNAVREG SE's area of responsibility, which will take effect as follows:In the states of Georgia and South Carolina beginning Nov. 1 and for... MORE

Voting Assistance Program launches online tools for absentee voters
September 29, 2010 — With all U.S. House of Representatives and some U.S. Senate seats at stake during the mid-term elections Nov. 2, the department's Federal Voting Assistance Program has launched a new set of tools to quickly and easily connect voters with their state election processes.These new tools are presented at critical time for military voters. The... MORE

Air Force Aid provides free phlebotomy training for active-duty spouses
September 29, 2010 — Recent funding from the Air Force Aid Society in collaboration with Trident Technical College's Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development provided an opportunity for Joint Base Charleston active-duty spouses to learn vocational skills in phlebotomy.Along with support from the Air Force base chapel staff who provided space in their... MORE

Ten spouses of Joint Base Charleston active-duty members recently completed a free phlebotomy course funded by the Air Force Aid Society in collaboration with Trident Technical College's Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development. The investment has provided the spouses a skill which can provide an earning potential of approximately $23,000 annually. (Courtesy photo)

History in hand
September 28, 2010 — MORE

Electrician's Mate 3rd Class John Asija from Monroe, Conn., polishes an antique Engine Order Telegraph, or EOT, Sept. 27, 2010, that will be presented to the 628th Air Base Wing upon completion of standing up Joint Base Charleston. The EOT was used in earlier vessels from the 1800s to the mid-1900s. This device was used to power a vessel at a certain desired speed. The EOT used electronic light and sound signals, so when an order was made, the dial would be put in position and then ring in the engine room for acknowledgment. Electrician's Mate Asija is attached to Department of Transient Personnel, Naval Support Activity Charleston. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer R. Hudson/released)

NPC keeps Sailors moving with additional funding: 10,000 orders to release by Sept. 30
September 28, 2010 — After congressional approval for a Department of the Navy re-programming request, Navy Personnel Command received additional permanent change of station funding the week of Sept. 27.The approval is important news for many Sailors detaching as far out as March 2011, according to NPC leaders."We received additional PCS funding, which will... MORE

Joint Base Charleston stands up combined legal assistance department
September 28, 2010 — In the spirit of joint basing and in an effort to streamline and maximize services for all, Naval Legal Service Office Southeast is being combined with the U.S. Air Force to form a new legal assistance office that will better serve the greater Joint Base Charleston community. The NLSO SE Branch Office at the Naval Weapons Station is being closed... MORE

Hurricane Tip of the Week
September 28, 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: The Air Force currently... MORE

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Since the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially opens June 1, Team Eglin members should gear up now for what is expected to be an above average hurricane season, according to a recent advisory issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Hurricane Center. The NHC is predicting the Atlantic hurricane season to have a 75 percent chance of being an "above average" season. (Courtesy graphic)