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Joint Base Charleston moves toward privatized housing
August 31, 2010 — The Air Force announced Aug. 30 that Forest City Military Communities LLC was selected as the offeror to move the air base portion of Joint Base Charleston into the future with new base housing through privatization.After the initial development period, Airmen and their families who choose to live on base will occupy the new privatized units. Right... MORE

The range is hot
August 31, 2010 — The 628th Security Forces Squadron announced Aug. 31 the official re-opening of the small arms range at Combat Arms. This has been a long time coming.The range was officially shut down in February of 2009 when it was noticed that bullet fragments were leaving the small arms range and a considerable amount of smoke was being inhaled by students and... MORE

From left to right, 628th Mission Support Group Commander Col. Ben Wham; 628th Contracting Squadron Contract Administrator Monica Christie; 628th Civil Engineering Squadron Project Manager Joe Rackley; Chief Project Manager David Plains, a civilian contractor; acting 628th Security Forces Commander Capt. Matthew Foisy and 628th Civil Engineering Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Richard Sanders cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony for the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance range facility Aug. 31, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The range was repaired due to safety deficiencies and resumed training operations June 22 after a successful series of tests. The project started March 26 and was completed June 21 at a cost of nearly $500,000. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Forty-nine Airmen to receive September promotions
August 31, 2010 — Joint Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following 49 Airmen on their September promotions:To Airman:628th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Kassidi Laronga and William McQuillan II437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Donald Farris437th Maintenance Squadron: Daniel Orem and Arnold Stonepatterson Jr.437th Operations Group: William Jordan and... MORE

Family support remains priority as YoAFF initiative wraps up
August 31, 2010 — Members of Team Charleston gathered together for an afternoon of fun in the sun at the base pool here Aug. 28, celebrating the Year of the Air Force Family finale. The event was hosted by the 628th Force Support Squadron and provided free food, music, an exotic bird display, face painting, swimming and balloon art. After the three-hour celebration... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel Lewis takes a lunch break during the Year of the Air Force finale with his son Timothy at the base pool on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 28, 2010. During the finale, free food and drink was provided, keeping hungry mouths fed and bodies ready for fun. Airman Lewis is a crew chief with the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Airmen volunteers support Annual Cultural Festival
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Hurricane Tip of the Week
August 31, 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: South Carolina law... MORE

Enlisted force development initiatives approved
August 31, 2010 — The Force Management and Development Council members recently approved an initiative that will change the way the Air Force grows the next generation of senior enlisted leaders. The initiative originated with the Enlisted Force Development Panel and will enable the enlisted force to move forward in deliberately developing senior enlisted leaders... MORE

C-5M Super Galaxy delivers 7-ton particle detector
August 31, 2010 — A team of internationally renowned physicists led by Nobel laureate Dr. Sam Ting, specially requested the Air Force's largest, newly remodeled airlifter to transport the 7.5-ton Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer from the European Organization for Nuclear Research in Switzerland to Kennedy Space Center, Fla., Aug 26.A C-5M Super Galaxy crew flew the... MORE

Airmen, aircraft showcased in Times Square
August 31, 2010 — Air Force exhibits were spread over two blocks of Times Square to help educate citizens about Airmen and the Air Force mission Aug. 26 as part of Air Force Week New York.Thousands of passersby visited an F-16 Thunderbird and a Monster Truck display, while listening to the sounds of the Air Force Band of Liberty's Afterburner and taking part in... MORE

Countdown is on for new Naval Health Clinic Charleston
August 31, 2010 — The countdown is on as Naval Health Clinic Charleston draws near to the opening of their New Clinic. The new Naval Health Clinic will be a Joint Ambulatory Care Clinic and is scheduled to open Sept. 20. The Joint Clinic is an 188,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility serving active duty personnel and their family members, retirees and veterans,... MORE