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Fifty-six Airmen to receive August promotions
August 3, 2010 — Joint Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following 56 Airmen on their August promotions:To Airman:628th Civil Engineer Squadron: Steven Stanley437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Tyler Hutton437th Operations Support Squadron: Ramiro CarrenoTo Airman 1st Class:437 AMXS: Jordan SchultzTo Senior Airman:628th Air Base Wing: Andrew... MORE

Hurricane Tip of the Week
August 3, 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

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 — "I never thought I'd be sitting in the airplane and it'd be me and a Bulgarian or Norwegian copilot with loadmasters from Sweden or Romania," said Maj. Brian Nicosia just after his simulator training here at Joint Base Charleston. Major Nicosia, a United States pilot and chief of tactics for the Heavy Airlift Wing, is part of the first... MORE

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 received 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. MORE

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 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 628abw.dispatch@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.Special Announcements:Blue Star Museums free admission: The National Endowment for the Arts along with the non-profit Blue Star Families has... MORE

Read on to find out about upcoming events at Joint Base Charleston in this recent edition of News Briefs.

Going joint base with style Oct. 1
July 27, 2010 — Joint Base Charleston will officially become something new and completely different than it has ever been before Oct. 1 - a fully operational joint base. The day will mark the successful combination of two different entities into one military team. Since joint base preparations began, countless hours of hard work have gone into making the concept a... MORE

Photo: Fleet maintenance from afar
July 27, 2010 — Tech. Sgt. Allen Minner works to remove a protective covering during preventive maintenance on a Charleston C-17 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia July 11, 2010. MORE

Tech. Sgt. Allen Minner works to remove a protective covering during preventive maintenance on a Charleston C-17 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia July 11, 2010. Sergeant Minner is currently deployed with the 8th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. He is an electrical and environmental craftsman with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
July 27, 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 August 26 at 11 a.m. in the First Term Airmen Center... MORE

AMC in the fight: New C-5 'flexes muscles' supporting surge
July 26, 2010 — During a recent operation in support of the nation's 30,000 troop plus-up in Afghanistan, Air Mobility Command's newest C-5 airlifter got a chance to flex its M-model muscles.And according to those closest to the operation, the results were impressive.Dubbed the C-5M Super Galaxy, the newest C-5 to join the AMC fleet boasts upgraded engines and... MORE

Dubbed the C-5M Super Galaxy, the newest C-5 to join the Air Force fleet boasts upgraded engines and avionics, enhanced communications, navigation and safety systems, and improved reliability rates. (Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin)

Spouse jobs program to relaunch in October
July 26, 2010 — The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts program will resume Oct. 25, but with some significant changes to the popular spouse employment program, a defense official announced July 20.Changes include a reduction in the amount of financial aid, a change in the population eligible to receive that aid -- from all military spouses to just spouses... MORE