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SERE refresher course sharpens survival skills
April 28, 2010 — When you think of pilots and the aircrew that fly with them, crawling around in the dirt with camouflage and face paint is not what initially comes to mind. However, that is exactly what a number of Charleston pilots and aircrew members were doing April 22.This exercise was part of Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape refresher course taught... MORE

A U.S. Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist demonstrates the proper way to apply camouflage face paint during SERE refresh training for pilots and aircrew at the Naval Weapons Station’s Marrington Plantation April 22, 2010. This refresher course is a full day worth of instruction which begins in the classroom and ends with boots in the dirt. The aircrew and pilots were given a scenario in which they had to evade capture, navigate their way through the woods to specific rally points and eventually to a simulated rescue point. A SERE specialist said, “We will kick in doors and do what we have to do to make sure you come home; whatever it takes.” Due to the nature of SERE training, anonymity is important, therefore, the names of the SERE instructors have been withheld. The SERE specialist pictured is with the 437th Operations Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Engine swap, ready to rock: propulsion training with a lift
April 28, 2010 — Out of the approximately 40 courses instructed at the 373rd Training Squadron's Detachment 5 here, one has the distinction of teaching students a set of technical skills which mean the difference between engine start and engine stall.The course is taught to Airmen in the aerospace propulsion career field and is specifically for those who are... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Blackwell, right, gives instruction to Staff Sgt. Donald Coughenour, center, during an engine change class at the 373rd Training Squadron’s Detachment 5 here April 1, 2010. The class focused on training propulsion technicians with experience on other Air Force airframes how to perform maintenance on C-17 engines. Sergeant Blackwell is an instructor with the 373 TRS and Sergeant Coughenour is a student. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Daniel Hauprich
April 27, 2010 — Staff Sgt. Daniel Hauprich is a member of the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston for three years.He is currently deployed to the Middle East, where he is assigned to the 532nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron.In his deployed unit, Sergeant Hauprich is the assistant noncommissioned officer in... MORE

Staff Sgt. Daniel Hauprich, 532nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron assistant noncommissioned officer in charge of material handling maintenance (Courtesy photo)

AMC officials stress importance of cyber security
April 27, 2010 — This month, as the Air Force opens its network to Internet-based capabilities, including social networking services, Air Mobility Command leaders say it's important Airmen always keep operations security, network protection, and professionalism at the forefront.On March 30, the Air Force opened the network to Internet-based social networking sites... MORE

Charleston exceeds Red Cross expectations
April 26, 2010 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Joshua Cox prepares to donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive held at the Fitness and Sports Center on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 21, 2010. This is the third blood drive the Red Cross has held at Joint Base Charleston this year. The Red Cross estimated to have more than 100 donators by the end of the day. Sergeant Cox is a military training leader with the 373rd Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Justice Files
April 26, 2010 — The following nine members of Joint Base Charleston received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice from September 2009 through February 2010. An airman first class received an Article 15 for drunk and disorderly conduct and destruction of private property. The Airman received a reduction... MORE

Judge Advocate Badge, U.S. Air Force graphic. Image is 7x6 inches @ 300 ppi.

Fire fight by night
April 23, 2010 — This photo story highlights night firefighting training at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. MORE

U.S. Air Force and Navy firefighters use a P-23 fire truck to perform a fire suppression oscillation operation on a simulated aircraft at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 21, 2010. The simulation was part of a 24-hour, live-fire training session each base firefighter is required to complete annually. The P-23 has two tanks; one holds 3,300 gallons of water, and the other tank holds 500 gallons of fire-retardant foam. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman/released)

Spring housing information
April 22, 2010 — While supplies last, spring flowers, mulch, grass seed and weed block will be available for pickup by base housing residents at the Self Help Store. Military identification card and a base housing address are required. The Self Help Store is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The store is located in Building 627. For more... MORE

It pays to be ‘green’ at Joint Base Charleston
April 22, 2010 — The Joint Base Charleston Base Exchange is rewarding military shoppers who are doing their part for the environment through its new "Use a Bag, Save the Planet" initiative. Instead of using traditional plastic bags, retail facilities on base are encouraging shoppers to bring their own reusable bags. Beyond helping the environment, shoppers that... MORE

Airman distributes computers, supplies to front line
April 22, 2010 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Cassandra LaVoie fills out a temporary issue receipt for a computer at the Automatic Data Processing Equipment warehouse April 20, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The ADPE office is responsible for distributing new or refurbished computers and collecting out of date computers for all the Air Force Personnel. Airman LaVoie is an Information Technology Asset Manager for the 628th Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)