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Hurricane Tip of the Week
June 28, 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:Get important papers and... MORE

What's in your water?
June 28, 2010 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Leslie Montenegro, 379th Expeditionary Medical Group bio-environmental engineering technician, test a solid for chemical composition at a non-disclosed Southwest Asia location, June 22, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michelle Larche)

Charleston airlift support kicks off JFEX
June 28, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Army jumpmasters from the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., prepare for a nighttime aerial insertion from a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft based at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., during a joint forcible entry exercise June 22, 2010. JFEX is a week-long exercise conducted six times a year to enhance cohesion between the Army and Air Force through large-scale heavy equipment and troop movements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angelita M. Lawrence)

Pilot on loan returns home from Hungary for training
June 25, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Brian Nicosia discusses details on flight plans with Maj. Patrick Brady-Lee prior to flying 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. Major Brady-Lee is the assistant director of operations with the 16th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)(Released)

News briefs - June 25
June 23, 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.Specials:Joint Base Charleston Military Inaugural Ball: "Joint Traditions ... New Horizons" is the theme for the Joint Base Charleston Military... MORE

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

Need for shutter speed
June 23, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Harper Jr. takes a self-portrait along alongside an F-16 Aggressor aircraft from the 18th Aggressor Squadron out of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during a sortie at Eielson June 15, 2010, in support of training exercise Red Flag-Alaska 10-3. Sergeant Harper captures aerial photography as part of his career as a combat cameraman. He is assigned to the 1st Combat Camera Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. James Harper Jr./Released)

First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
June 23, 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 15 at 11 a.m. in the First Term Airmen Center classroom.The... MORE

Charleston airlift support kicks off JFEX
June 23, 2010 — MORE

The tail of a Charleston C-17 fills the sky as U.S. Soldiers wait to board on the flightline at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., during a joint forcible entry exercise June 21, 2010. More than 98 service members performed an airborne insertion from the C-17 during the JFEX. JFEX, which is a week-long exercise conducted six times a year by Soldiers from Fort Bragg and Airmen from Pope AFB and Joint Base Charleston, is designed to enhance cohesion between the Army and Air Force through large-scale heavy equipment and troop movements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angelita M. Lawrence/Released)

Freedom Fest 2010: NWS to host all-American celebration July 2
June 23, 2010 — Burgers, hot dogs, lemonade, homemade ice cream and a cool dip on a hot summer day, follow it up with juicy watermelon and a spectacular fireworks show, and you'll have the makings of an all-American Fourth of July weekend.As in years past, the annual Freedom Fest is scheduled to be held July 2 on Naval Weapons Station Charleston at Marrington... MORE

The 2010 Freedom Fest will include a fireworks display July 2 at Marrington Plantation on Naval Weapons Station Charleston, just off of Red Bank Road. The display is scheduled to begin at approximately 9 p.m. Free parking is available and the gates open at 5 p.m. For a map of the base, visit www.militarynewcomers.com. Select "Navy" under "Base Guides," then "NWS Charleston." (U.S. Navy photo)

JB CHS congratulates newest technical sergeant selects
June 23, 2010 — Ninety-two Charleston Airmen were selected for promotion to the rank of technical sergeant June 17.Air Force officials selected 7,752 of 37,185 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant. The selection rate was 20.85 percent.The average score for those selected was 317.63, with an average time in grade and an average time in... MORE

Air Force officials selected 7,752 of 37,185 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant. The selection rate was 20.85 percent. (U.S. Air Force graphic)