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MXG welcomes new commander Aug. 12
August 17, 2010
Col. John Wood passes the 437th Maintenance Group guideon to Col. James Clavenna at Nose Dock 2 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., during the the 437 MXG change of command ceremony Aug. 12, 2010. Command of the group was relinquished from Col. Tammy Livingood, who took command in June 2007 and retired from active military service. Colonel Clavenna comes to Charleston after his previous assignment with the Air Force Fellows Program at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, Garmisch, Germany. Colonel Wood is the 437th Airlift Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicole Mickle)
Couple wins double-dose awards for Home of the Month
August 17, 2010
Tech. Sgt. J. Scott Wilcox and Gina Wilcox were recognized with the Home of the Month award for July on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The couple has had a streak of good luck for two consecutive years in their home. Last year, they received their first Home of the Month award in September, making them two for two after a second year stationed at Joint Base Charleston. Sergeant Wilcox is a broadcaster with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Senior Airman Nicole Mickle)
817 EAS provides humanitarian relief
August 17, 2010
Airman First Class Christian Ruhe and Staff Sgt. Manuel Chacon guide Javed Iqbal, a Peshawar International Airport ramp supervisor, as he backs a pallet of halal meals out of a C-17 Globemaster III Aug. 2, 2010, in Peshawar, Pakistan. Airman Ruhe and Sergeant Chacon are both loadmasters assigned to the 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Chris Sukach)
News briefs - Aug. 20
August 17, 2010
Read on to find out about upcoming events at Joint Base Charleston in this recent edition of News Briefs.
Air Force Civilian Service website reveals depth, innovation to federal employment
August 17, 2010
Hurricane Tip of the Week
August 17, 2010
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)
Naval Consolidated Brig adopts canines for veterans program
August 17, 2010
Commanding Officer Navy Cmdr. Ray Drake, left, along with Rick Hairston, president and CEO of Carolina Canines for Veterans, announced that the program expects to begin with seven canines arriving Aug. 31. Since the program's inception in 1996, 10 dogs valued at more than $400,000 have been placed with wounded warriors, allowing disabled veterans more independence. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)
Photos: Fun in the sun for exceptional families
August 17, 2010
Jack Kordenbrock braces himself to get his face painted at the Exceptional Family Members Fair Aug. 13, 2010. The EFM Fair was held at the base picnic grounds to help military families with special needs children network and talk about the struggles they face on a daily basis. Jack is the son of Tiffany Kordenbrock and Airman 1st Class Nicholas Kordenbrock. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)
ALS Class 10-F graduates; 15 AS claims Levitow award
August 17, 2010
Col. Martha Meeker, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Lance Gomes, right, present Staff Sgt. Wesley Spring with the John L. Levitow Award during the Airman Leadership School Class 10-F graduation at the Charleston Club here Aug. 12. The award is given for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence both as a leader and a scholar. Approximately 30 Airmen graduated from the class and will now embark on the next phase of their enlisted careers as supervisors. Colonel Meeker is the Joint Base Charleston commander, Chief Gomes is the 628th Force Support Squadron superintendent and Sergeant Spring is a loadmaster with the 15th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)
Charleston's got talent
August 13, 2010
Airman 1st Class Joy Clayton wins first place after singing Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin during Air Mobility Command ICON at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug.11, 2010. AMC Icon is based loosely around the TV show, American Idol. AMC Icon is designed to showcase the vocal talents of the AMC communities. The top rated AMC active duty Air Force participant from each base will be that installations representative in the command finals. Airman Clayton won $500 and also received a Millie Lewis Scholarship which is for an eight week Advanced Professional course designed for those who wish to continue their personal development, as well as becoming involved and skilled in the exciting world of commercial print and/or fashion modeling. Airman Clayton is a member of the 16th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)