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Hurricane Tip of the Week
July 14, 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: Plan your evacuation... MORE

Air Force assets play vital role in Iraq drawdown
July 14, 2010 — MORE

Senior Airman Jerry Daniels, 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, connects supplemental restraints to palletized baggage on a C-17 Globemaster III July 10, 2010, at Sather Air Base, Iraq. Air Force assets are playing a vital role in the Iraq drawdown to 50,000 troops by August 31, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Perry Aston) (Released)

Honorary Commanders briefed about EOD mission
July 14, 2010 — MORE

Capt. Sylvester D'Agrella briefs the Joint Base Charleston Honorary Commanders after demonstrating the Percussion Actuated Neutralizer outside the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal building July 14, 2010 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The PAN is a high-velocity, precision tool used to disrupt IEDs with water, air, or steel shots. This is the tool of choice as it allows flexible, surgical shots to be taken to prevent a detonation and preserve evidence for law enforcement officers. The honorary commanders toured EOD as part of a base orientation tour to learn more about the missions performed by different units on Joint Base Charleston. Captain D'Agrella is the commander of the 628 CES explosive ordnance disposal team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Airmen keep AMC mobile
July 14, 2010 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Jonathan Buncak secures an emergency brake assembly on a flightline tow truck at the vehicle maintenance shop July 14, 2010 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The vehicle maintenance shop processes and completes more than 1,500 repair jobs every month while performing repairs on location like the flightline and tire service center. Airman Buncak is a vehicle maintenance technician with the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

No more C-17s, DOD officials tell Congress
July 14, 2010 — The military has more than enough large transport planes, and the appropriation of any more in the next budget year will force some into premature retirement, Defense Department officials told a congressional panel July 13. "We have enough C-17s," said Mike McCord, the principal deputy undersecretary of defense (comptroller). "Money spent on things... MORE

A C-17 Globemaster III from the 14th Airlift Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., banks over the Arthur J. Ravenel Bridge in Charleston, S.C., during a training mission on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Russell E. Cooley IV)

Search is on for ‘fittest, strongest unit’ on JB Charleston
July 14, 2010 — How would you like to be recognized as a member of the most physically fit unit on Joint Base Charleston?"The search has begun," said Steve Parrish, Fitness Center director.Two new fitness initiatives started this month - The Fittest Unit and the Strongest Squadron programs.Mr. Parrish stated, "Both of these are quarterly fitness awards." For the... MORE

First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
July 14, 2010 — The Joint Base Charleston First 6 is a professional organization which focuses on providing junior enlisted service members a forum for making the most of their military careers. The organization is open to all pay grades from E-1 through E-6. The next First 6 meeting is scheduled for July 22 at 11 a.m. in the First Term Airmen Center classroom.The... MORE

Warrior of the Week – Master Sgt. Scott Palfreyman
July 14, 2010 — Master Sgt. Scott Palfreyman is a member of the 628th Force Support Squadron and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston for one year. He arrived to Joint Base Charleston with his wife of 22 years, Tammy, and their two children Aly and Cody.Sergeant Palfreyman is currently deployed to the Middle East with the 732nd Expeditionary Intelligence... MORE

Master Sgt. Scott Palfreyman, back, is the first sergeant for the 732nd Expeditionary Intelligence Squadron and travels around Iraq visiting his Airmen to ensure they are taken care of. His Airmen are filling Joint Expeditionary Taskings, which require Sergeant Palfreyman to travel throughout more than 30 locations in Iraq. At home station Sergeant Palfreyman is the first sergeant for the 628th Force Support Squadron.

NSPS positions assigned GS pay grades
July 13, 2010 — With only weeks remaining to classify Air Force civilian jobs into the General Schedule personnel system, Air Force classifiers are ensuring National Security Personnel System positions have a current GS title, series and grade before the NSPS conversion out date.With the fiscal 2010 National Defense Authorization Act officials, repealed the NSPS,... MORE

Commander's Fitness Challenge celebrates Year of the Air Force Family
July 7, 2010 — MORE

Airmen dash off as the horn sounds at the beginning of the Commander's Fitness Challenge on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., July 1, 2010. This month's fitness challenge consisted of a two-and-a-half mile run as well as a one-mile family and pet fun run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)