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D-Day invasion remembered by local Veteran
June 9, 2010 — This is the first of a three-part series highlighting Charleston Veterans and their contributions on D-Day which will run through the month of June.Sixty-six years ago, Joint Base Charleston's 437th Airlift Wing began their first combat flight to the beaches of Normandy, France. The 437th Troop Carrier Group, as it was known then, was composed of... MORE

Chief Petty Officer (Ret.) George Drury, pictured right as a Seaman Apprentice in 1945, served as a gunner?s mate aboard Navy Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel during the D-Day invasion. Mr. Drury is now 84 years old and is a retired Navy chief storekeeper who volunteers his time at the Naval Weapons Station.

Painting a green field red
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Airmen take cover from flying paintballs during a tournament at the base picnic grounds on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 4, 2010. The tournament was held as this month's Commander's Fitness Challenge and included eight different teams. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Benefits of separation
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Senior Airman Jessica Campbell checks blood vials before inserting them into the centrifuge for separation at the 628th Medical Group laboratory June 8, 2010 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The centrifuge spins at high rounds per minute separating the red and white blood cells from the serum for testing. Airman Campbell is a lab technician with the 628 MDG. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Aerial delivery facility improvements roll out 3,400 strong
June 9, 2010 — After an arduous 5-year face lift, the roughly 50-year-old Aerial Delivery Facility here was recently released from reconstructive surgery.Placing heavy loads on the backs of nearly 3,400 ball-bearing rollers, multifaceted improvements have brought an efficient process to workers and a safer, faster facility to the 437th Aerial Port... MORE

This mural, proudly displayed in the Aerial Delivery Facility of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, was produced to exemplify the spirit of aerial delivery to highlight the newest improvements recently completed. It was produced by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Sansone, an air transportation craftsman with the 437 APS. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Final stage of M-ATV delivery
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Contractors with Atlas Air secure mine-resistant, ambush-protected all-terrain vehicles onto a Boeing 747-400 on the flightline June 6, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Boeing 747-400 carried the last of the 2,500 M-ATVs being shipped from Charleston to the Middle East to aid troops. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Hurricane readiness: simple steps to a safe season
June 9, 2010 — June 1 kicked off what could be a very intense and unpredictable six-month-long hurricane season.Members of Joint Base Charleston should educate themselves on what items they will need and what resources are available to prepare themselves, their family members and their pets.It's important to know the difference between a hurricane watch and a... MORE

OVER NEW ORLEANS -- Tech. Sgt. Keith Berry looks down into flooded streets searching for survivors. He is part of an Air Force Reserve team credited with saving more than 1,040 people in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. He is a pararescueman with the 304th Rescue Squadron from Portland, Ore. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bill Huntington)

Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Jennifer Lopez
June 9, 2010 — Senior Airman Jennifer Lopez is a member of the 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston for four years.At Joint Base Charleston, Airman Lopez is a controller for the Maintenance Operations Center, which coordinates maintenance and logistics support activities on all assigned C-17's and transient... MORE

Senior Airman Jennifer Lopez coordinates maintenance and logistics support activities on all assigned C-17's and transient aircraft on mobility related missions for the Maintenance Operations Center on Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

SPAWAR reaches milestones: 25,000 vehicles, 5,000 M-ATVs integrated
June 9, 2010 — Underscoring two milestones, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen recognized Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic employees during a ceremony at Naval Weapons Station Charleston for their recent achievements June 3.Significant accomplishments commended by the chairman included the electronic systems vehicle... MORE

Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses audience members at a ceremony celebrating the completion of 25,000 electronic systems vehicle integrations at Naval Weapons Station Charleston, S.C., June 3, 2010. (DoD photo/Mass Communication Specialist Chad J. McNeeley)

‘Critical Days’ safety message turns personal for Airman
June 9, 2010 — The military services have geared up their summer safety campaigns, encouraging troops and their families to enjoy the season without becoming statistics during a period historically marred by a spike in off-duty accidents.Ninety-five service members died last year during the "101 Critical Days of Summer" season that kicks off Memorial Day weekend... MORE

Mourning at the grave of Air Force Tech. Sgt. Audra Britt are, from left, her sister, Anika Lee; her son, Nathaniel Alexander Britt; her brother, Air Force Staff Sgt. Aron Lee; and his daughter, Kennedy Misarah Amaya Lee. Sergeant Britt and her husband, Tech. Sgt. Maurice Britt, died at the hands of a drunk driver in 2009. (Courtesy photo)

First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
June 9, 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 First 6 will hold their next meeting June 17 at 11 a.m. in the First Term Airman Center classroom. For those who attend, there will be sandwiches available for the... MORE