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Exercise, Exercise, Exercise!!!
July 21, 2010
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Pugh performs a search of a mock suspect during an exercise at the Dorchester Road gate July 20, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The mock suspect was apprehended for transporting a firearm onto base and refusing to report to the base armory for storage. Failure to obey security forces instructions is a serious infraction and can result in arrest. Airman Pugh is an entry controller with the 628th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)
NWS exchange tops charts in quality, service, sales
July 21, 2010
Naval Weapons Station Charleston's Navy Exchange management and employees join with distinguished guests following a ceremony awarding the Navy Exchange the Bingham Award July 15, 2010. Each year, the Bingham Award recognizes NEXs which have demonstrated excellence in customer service, operations and management. The NWS exchange placed first in the $20 to $40 million category with more than $24 million in sales for 2009. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson/released)
Seven WWII Airmen buried at Arlington National Cemetery
July 21, 2010
A casket containing the remains of six Airmen, who perished in 1944 in a C-47 aircraft crash in Burma, is removed from a horse-drawn caisson July 15, 2010 at Arlington National Cemetery, Va. The downed aircraft had a crew of seven - all of whom where interned here in two caskets following repatriation. (DOD photo/Michael Tolzmann)
Naval consolidated brig prisoners receive education upgrade
July 21, 2010
Naval Weapons Station Charleston Commanding Officer Cmdr. Gary Martin, left, Director of Military and Veteran Education Louis Martini, and Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston Commanding Officer Cmdr. Ray Drake officially open the first National Testing Center in a military prisoner correctional facility July 14, 2010, at Naval Weapons Station Charleston, S.C. The new and improved testing facility will allow military prisoners to complete accredited computer-based college level courses versus the normal paper based testing. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)
437th Maintenance Squadron welcomes new commander
July 20, 2010
Maj. Jeff Darden is the 437th Maintenance Squadron commander at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Major Darden enjoys spending time with his family and is usually seen chasing his curious and energetic 2-year-old daughter, Katie. He and his wife, Joyce, are expecting a baby boy in September, so his golf game will continue to be neglected. Otherwise, he enjoys sports and spending time outdoors.
First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
July 20, 2010
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Hurricane tip of the week
July 20, 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)
News briefs - July 23
July 20, 2010
Read on to find out about upcoming events at Joint Base Charleston in this recent edition of News Briefs.
'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' inbox continues to solicit feedback
July 20, 2010
A new online inbox that enables servicemembers and their families to comment anonymously about the impact of a possible repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law has gone live.
News briefs - July 16
July 14, 2010
Read on to find out about upcoming events at Joint Base Charleston in this recent edition of News Briefs.