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Hurricane Tip of the Week
July 26, 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: Be aware that the calm... 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)

Tennis camps in full swing at Youth Programs
July 26, 2010 — This photo slideshow highlights the latest weeklong tennis camp session hosted by the Joint Base Charleston Youth Programs Center. Throughout the week, children are taught the basic principles of tennis, such as ball control, consistency and swing depth with Debbie Greene, tennis coach with Youth Programs. Future iterations of the camp are... MORE

Marissa Sanders readies her tennis racket for a swing during a weeklong tennis camp hosted by the Youth Programs Center on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., July 23, 2010. Future iterations of the camp are scheduled to be held through the school year during the evening for children ages 6 and older. Marissa is the daughter of Lt. Col. Richard Sanders, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

AF scientists envision robotic aerial port at JB CHS
July 21, 2010 — Team Charleston's 437th Aerial Port Squadron might see the addition of robotics to their team of "Port Dawgs" in the not so distant future, according to Air Force scientists. Premier researchers from the Air Force Research Laboratory, accompanied by Air Mobility Command's chief scientist, visited Joint Base Charleston July 16 to explore the notion,... MORE

Senior Airman Jessica Stanley,left, and Bobby Robinson, right, give a tour of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron to scientists and engineers from the Air Force Research Laboratory July 16, 2010. The researchers came from Tyndall Air Force Base to tour the facility and see what changes could be made to improve efficiency and decrease work loads. Airman Stanley is a cargo journeyman and Mr. Robinson is an air freight supervisor, both with the 437 APS. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Airmen who raise the bar
July 21, 2010 — Airman 1st Class Michael Thorndike works for the 628th Communications Squadron on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. While working for the 628 CS his primary duty is to provide communications security support for all of Joint Base Charleston. He also manages and administrates a number of base programs including secure telephone networks and the... MORE

Purified petrol power
July 21, 2010 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Mark Heitkamp prepares a fuel sample form to annotate the days tests on July 20, 2010 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Information noted from the days tests will then be transferred to their database for storing and reference. The fuel being tested is JP-8, a colorless sustance composed of a large number of chemicals that smells of kerosene. Sergeant Heitkamp is the noncommisioned office in charge of the fuels laboratory with the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Warrior of the Week – Airman 1st Class Ronda Verback
July 21, 2010 — Airman 1st Class Ronda Verback is a member of the 628th Force Support Squadron and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston for nearly two years. Upon her arrival at Joint Base Charleston, Airman Verback had to wait three months for her husband to join her."I had a great sponsor who made sure in processing was a complete success and continues to... MORE

1 CTCS Airmen awarded medals for service
July 21, 2010 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Matt Pardini is presented the Bronze Star Medal by Col. Martha Meeker for his exceptionally meritorious achievement in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom July 16, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Colonel Meeker is the commander of Joint Base Charleston. Sergeant Pardini is a videographer with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Placie)

Exercise, Exercise, Exercise!!!
July 21, 2010 — MORE

$U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Pugh performs a search of a mock suspect during an exercise at the Dorchester Road gate July 20, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The mock suspect was apprehended for transporting a firearm onto base and refusing to report to the base armory for storage. Failure to obey security forces instructions is a serious infraction and can result in arrest. Airman Pugh is an entry controller with the 628th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)$

NWS exchange tops charts in quality, service, sales
July 21, 2010 — Naval Weapons Station Charleston's Navy Exchange management and employees were presented the prestigious Bingham Award at the NWS Charleston NEX July 15, highlighting the exchange as one of the Navy's best.Each year, the Bingham Award recognizes NEXs which have demonstrated excellence in customer service, operations and management. The NWS exchange... MORE

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 — The remains of seven Airmen missing in action from World War II were buried July 15 at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.The Airmen are Capt. Joseph Olbinski, Chicago; 1st Lt. Joseph Auld, Floral Park, N.Y.; 1st Lt. Robert Anderson, Millen, Ga.; Tech. Sgt. Clarence Frantz, Tyrone, Pa.; Pfc. Richard Dawson, Haynesville, Va.; Pvt... MORE

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)