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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

AF announces selections to lieutenant colonel
August 31, 2010 — Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following majors on their selection for promotion to lieutenant colonel.628th Air Base Wing: Christopher Callis, Tara White and Tyr Brenner437th Airlift Wing: Brady Caldwell, Jonathan Downing, Adam Tufts and Luther KingThe 2010A lieutenant colonel Line of the Air Force-Medical Service Corps central... MORE

Options in Guard and Reserve help Airmen continue to serve
August 31, 2010 — Making a decision to re-enlist or separate from military service can be stressful, to say the least. Often, Airmen are torn between continuing their service or starting anew and losing time they have invested toward personal retirement goals.Master Sgt. Kimberly Aaron, Air Guard in-service recruiter, and Master Sgt Robert Denehy, Air Force Reserve... MORE

Master Sgt Robert Denehy, Air Force Reserve in-service recruiter (Courtesy photo)

Cajun spice improves recipe for safety
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Comedian Steve Verret performs his stand-up routine for Airmen Aug. 26, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Mr. Verret's message is designed to promote safe driving and traffic safety awareness in an enthusiastic and relaxed setting with a twist from his Cajun comedy routine. Mr. Verret provided information ranging from types of car insurance to giving examples of how one mistake could affect the rest of an Airman's life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ian Hoachlander)

Base Exchange food court and mall to open Aug. 30
August 25, 2010 — After more than a year of renovations, a new food court and mini-mall at the Joint Base Charleston Base Exchange is scheduled to open Aug. 30.The renovation and construction project, currently in the process of adding 40,000 square feet to the BX, brings new store fronts for two pre-existing restaurants, the addition of a familiar third and ample... MORE

United Way 2010 National Day of Caring
August 25, 2010 — Joint Base Charleston's participation in The United Way's 2010 National Day of Caring will take place on 10 Sep. Volunteers will be conducting a neighborhood service project in the North Central neighborhood of downtown Charleston. More than 35 projects were requested within the neighborhood and volunteers can expect a myriad of volunteer projects... MORE