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Photos: Patrolmen in pursuit take down gate runner during exercise
August 4, 2010
Senior Airman Nathaniel Williams, joined by Officer William Broach, right, shouts for Master Sgt. Sloan Kalina to back up to the sound of his voice during a quality control exercise on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., July 28, 2010. The role play scenario was used to qualify security forces Airmen for patrol. Sergeant Kalina, Airman Williams and Officer Broach are assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)
Current, former Airmen eligible for stop loss special pay
August 3, 2010
Current and former Airmen who were involuntarily held on active duty beyond an approved separation or retirement date as a result of stop-loss between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2009, may be eligible for a retroactive stop-loss special pay compensation of $500 for each whole or partial month they were affected. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration)
Photo: Dog days of summer
August 3, 2010
Staff Sgt. Fazel Munschi, right, releases his military working dog, Arton, in a show of force with Staff Sgt. Craig Martin July 26, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Military working dogs are exposed to training regimes which teach both the dog and handler how to deal with various situations such as drug and explosive detection. Sergeants Munschi and Martin are 628th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Shane Ellis)
News briefs - Aug. 6
August 3, 2010
Read on to find out about upcoming events at Joint Base Charleston in this recent edition of News Briefs.
Rewards issued for military pets in shopping sprees and prizes
August 3, 2010
Fifty-six Airmen to receive August promotions
August 3, 2010
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Hurricane Tip of the Week
August 3, 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)
One year later: JB CHS helps keep multinational wing operational
July 28, 2010
U.S. Air Force Maj. Brian Nicosia conducts training in the C-17 simulator on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 21, 2010. Major Nicosia is the chief of tactics with the Heavy Airlift Wing at Papa Air Base, Hungary, and is visiting JB CHS for quarterly pilot training. The Heavy Airlift Wing stood up approximately one year ago, and Major Nicosia fills a unique position as a U.S. C-17 pilot assigned to the unit. There are currently three C-17 aircraft assigned to the Heavy Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)(Released)
Photos: Charleston Airman is 'on fire,' selected for 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year award
July 28, 2010
Senior Airman Samuel Siewert receives a congratulatory phone call from Gen. Raymond Johns July 27, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., informing him he was selected from nominees across the entire Air Force as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. Airman Siewert was declared the number one life-saver out of 50 candidates and earned an advance Personal Protective Equipment Officer Designator and Breathing Apparatus Technician certification. Airman Siewert volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, the civil engineer haunted house, blood drive and provided briefings on fire education at Joint Base Charleston?s Child Development Center. General Johns is the commander of Air Mobility Command, and Airman Siewert is a 628th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection journeyman. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)
News briefs - July 30
July 27, 2010
Read on to find out about upcoming events at Joint Base Charleston in this recent edition of News Briefs.