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This week in Air Force history
October 6, 2010 — Oct. 3, 1957 - A Douglas C-124 made the first delivery for the Military Air Transport Service to McMurdo Sound, Antarctica, to support Operation Deep Freeze.Oct. 4, 1946 - Col. Clarence S. Irvine flew the B-29 "Pacusan Dreamboat" to a nonstop, unrefueled distance record of 9,500 miles by flying from Honolulu to Cairo, Egypt, in 39 hours, 36 minute,... MORE

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This week in Navy history
October 6, 2010 — Oct. 3, 1921 - USS Olympia sails for France to bring home the Unknown Soldier from World War I.Oct. 4, 1991 - USS Arkansas, USS Sioux, USS Aubrey Fitch and Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron SIX rescue personnel on merchant ships in three different rescue operations in the Arabian SeaOct. 5, 1863 - Confederate steamer David seriously damages USS New... MORE

Hurricane Tip of the Week
October 6, 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: Is your roof sheathing... 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)

Air Base News briefs - Oct. 8
October 6, 2010 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to patriot@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:Junior Intermezzo Club offered at Youth Programs: JB Charleston Youth Programs is partnering with the Charleston Concert... MORE

Read on to find out about upcoming events at Joint Base Charleston in this recent edition of News Briefs.

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

Airman 1st Class Tiphani Curry from the 628th Mission Support Group has been selected as the First 6's Third Quarter Spotlight winner. Airman Curry has shown outstanding leadership in taking the lead in organizing two base babysitting events. SHe arranged support for the 437th Combat Dining-Out, gathering six more volunteers to assist with 12 children and coordinated support for the Military and Family Readiness "Super Savers" seminar. There she oversawfive Airmen that volunteered to help oversee the children. Airman Curry also provided support to the Lowcountry Food Bank, assisting in the preparation of 20 pallets with more than 1000 boxes contributing to the aid of 190,000 families who are at risk of suffering of hunger every day. The First 6 officially thanks Airman Curry for all of her outstanding support to the First 6 Association. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Red Bank Road gets a much needed face lift
October 5, 2010 — If you're stationed in Charleston, there is a good chance that at some point during your tour you're going to drive down Red Bank Road in Goose Creek en-route to Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. Filled with pot holes, this two lane stretch of road has long been the nemesis of many a local Sailor and a boon to the pocket books of many auto... MORE

NNPTC takes first Commander's Cup trophy
October 5, 2010 — It was the first of its kind and it was a resounding success. The first ever Joint Base Charleston Commander's Cup was held Sept. 27 through Oct. 1. and 16 military teams from around the Lowcountry took part in the festivities.Marines, Soldiers, Airmen and Sailors represented their respective commands in eight different sporting events and the... MORE

Air Force Col. Martha Meeker presents the Commander's Cup to members of the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command at the Red Bank Club on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C., Oct. 1, 2010. The NNPTC athletes finished the Commander's Cup with the most points in a series of sporting events leading up the inauguration of Joint Base Charleston. The NNPTC won with a final score of 68, a slim lead over the second place team, the 14th Airlift Squadron, with their score of 66. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Stay fit to fight with the Health and Wellness Center
October 5, 2010 — Beginning Oct. 8, several wellness events hosted by the 628th Force Support Squadron's Health and Wellness Center are scheduled to take place on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base.Kicking off with the Commander's Fitness Challenge Oct. 8 at the Fitness and Sports Center, the HAWC will host an open house event. After the run, stop by the HAWC to meet... MORE

Stay fit to fight with the Health and Wellness Center (Courtesy graphic)

He smoked 'em
October 5, 2010 — When Machinist's Mate First Class Petty Officer Andrew Burness arrived at the inaugural Joint Base Charleston's Commander's Cup relay race, he was expecting a friendly, two and a half mile run, one leg of a three-man relay race scheduled for seven and a half miles. But, due to a mix-up, his other two teammates didn't show. So, in fine military... MORE

Machinist Mate 1st Class Andrew Burness crosses the finish line of the Commander?s Cup relay race Oct. 1, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base, S.C. Machinist Mate Burness finished the seven and a half mile race in less than 45 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

Air Force, Navy reach full operational capability on Joint Base Charleston Oct. 1
October 1, 2010 — Come hail or high water, there was no stopping this train. Amidst a week of preparation, perspiration and rain, Joint Base Charleston officially achieved its long-awaited full operational capability Oct. 1.At fourth and goal, the final week was a long way from initial operating capability, which began in January 2010 with stand up of the 628th Air... MORE

Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Allardice speaks about the future of joint basing Oct. 1, 2010, at the Joint Base Charleston inaugural ceremony on the JB CHS-Weapons Station in South Carolina. Other guest speakers and distinguished guests included Naval Region Southeast Commander Rear Adm. Tim Alexander, 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. General Allardice is the commander of the 18th Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)