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Joint Base Charleston Airmen dies in vehicle accident
August 10, 2010 — An Airman assigned to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base Charleston died this evening in a single car accident in Ladson, S.C."We send our sincerest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of the Airman who died in today's car crash," said Col. John Wood, 437th Airlift Wing commander. "Any time Team Charleston loses... MORE

Hurricane Tip of the Week
August 10, 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: Ensure you are protected... MORE

CES takes dodgeball challenge title
August 10, 2010 — MORE

Dodge ball teams for the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron and 628th Medical Group face off during the Commander?s Fitness Challenge dodgeball game on Aug. 6, 2010, at the Fitness and Sports Center on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The tournament winner was the 628 CES. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicole Mickle)

Defense Department officials launch 'Lessons Learned' blog
August 10, 2010 — For anyone who has served in the military, whether in uniform or as a family member, the concept of sharing lessons learned is a familiar one. A new Defense Department blog that launched Aug. 2 seeks to bring those lessons to an accessible online platform.Titled "In Their Own Words: Lessons Learned in Today's Military," the blog aims to provide a... MORE

Airman missing in action from WWII identified
August 10, 2010 — Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office officials announced Aug. 6 that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors. U.S. Army Air Forces Sgt. John P. Bonnassiolle of Oakland, Calif., will be buried Aug. 10 in San... MORE

Air Force primed to adopt official motto
August 10, 2010 — Seeking an enduring and distinctive way to reflect the Air Force's cultural identity and adapt to changing missions, senior leaders have solicited feedback from Airmen to help develop potential mottos, officials said Aug. 2."The intent is to create a phrase that captures the spirit of the Air Force, is inspirational and serves as an enduring... MORE

JB CHS welcomes newest senior leadership
August 6, 2010 — MORE

Thirty-five technical sergeants were welcomed by friends and family into the senior noncommissioned officer tier during the Senior NCO Induction Ceremony Aug. 5 at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Within this corps, Airmen transfer from craftsmen and supervisors to senior leadership and managerial positions. This ceremony is held annually to commemorate this milestone in an Airman's career. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Photo: Deployed JB CHS Airman supports Pakistan relief effort
August 5, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Manuel Chacon pushes a pallet of halal meals off a C-17 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 2 during a humanitarian relief mission. The meals are some of the 345,000 that have been delivered to Pakistani flood victims since July 31 to the area that?s been hard-hit by monsoon rains in recent days. Sergeant Chacon is a loadmaster from Sun Valley, Calif., and is assigned to the 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at the transit center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. He is currently deployed from the 15th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Chris Sukach, Regional Command-East Public Affairs)

Total Force puts water on tap for troops in Middle East
August 4, 2010 — MORE

Airmen with the West Virginia Air National Guard and 437th Aerial Port Squadron stand ready to load a C-5 Galaxy as a vehicle operator starts up a V-2000NG well drilling truck July 30, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The V-2000NG is manufactured by Laibe Corp who was contracted by the Army. The water drilling system is designed to drill wells as deep as 5,000 feet and will provide U.S. forces clean water at the source rather than trucking water to the base of operations. By creating a local water source, the need for water transportation by convoy is reduced. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Base recycling expanded to nearly all varieties
August 4, 2010 — Due to changes in Military Family Housing's recycling service, nearly all varieties of recyclables are now permitted at curbside for recycling pickup on base.Added to the list of recyclables are: glass bottles or jars, aluminum or steel cans, aerosols, plastics numbered one through seven, as well as all paper, paperboard and cardboard. Plastic... MORE