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Pentagon officials change 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' enforcement
March 26, 2010 — The Defense secretary announced changes to the Pentagon's regulation on homosexuals serving in the military that he said make the Defense Department's enforcement of the so-called "Don't ask, don't tell" law "fairer and more appropriate" March 25 here. Secretary Robert M. Gates announced Feb. 2 he'd ordered a review to understand the implications... MORE

The Defense secretary announced changes to the Pentagon's regulation on homosexuals serving in the military that he said make the Defense Department's enforcement of the so-called "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law "fairer and more appropriate" March 25, 2010, in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Arrest with the best
March 26, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Albert Sonnenberg operates a rewind clutch to bring the nylon arrest tape back into the barrier maintenance pit at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., March 25, 2010. The tape is designed to help stop aircraft equipped with an arresting hook while landing. Sergeant Sonnenberg is a barrier maintenance technician with the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by James M. Bowman/released)

Base pavements maintainers a cut above the rest
March 26, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Hiener cuts defective pavement on the runway so it can be jack hammered and replaced with asphalt at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., March 25, 2010. Base civil engineers perform monthly runway closures to repair discrepancies as well as on an as-need basis. Sergeant Hiener is a pavements and equipment technician with the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by James M. Bowman/released)

Housing assistance: don’t make a move without it
March 24, 2010 — When making a military move, whether its five miles or 500, a trusted agent can help smooth the way.To sell a home, a realtor might be needed. If moving on orders before a lease is up, legal advice could be necessary, and finding a new home is its own battle in itself. Every house and apartment is different, but no matter the situation, the base... MORE

JB CHS reaches out to community professionals during annual tour
March 24, 2010 — Members of the Air Force and Navy at Joint Base Charleston hosted an annual tour March 18 for the Leadership Charleston 2010 class.Leadership Charleston is a year-long program for professionals offering an intensive and up-close look at various sectors of the community. Participants in Leadership Charleston have the opportunity to explore and... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Neal entertains nearly 50 Leadership Charleston 2010 class members during a base tour at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., March 18, 2010. Leadership Charleston is a year-long program for professionals offering an intensive look at various sectors of the community, which involves interaction with local military agencies. The tour gave the class a review of the base's capabilities and discussed Joint Base Charleston?s importance to the warfighter. Colonel Neal is the 437th Aerial Port Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Joint Base Charleston hosts 14th annual Earth Day celebration
March 24, 2010 — Joint Base Charleston hosted approximately 700 fifth-grade elementary students from Charleston area elementary schools for its annual Earth Day Celebration here March 24.Charleston AFB traditionally celebrates Arbor Day in conjunction with its annual Earth Day event held each spring. At Joint Base Charleston, a concerted effort is made to implement... MORE

Paulie, a bird from the Exotic Bird Society, shows off her feathers at a booth during the 14th annual Earth Day festival held on Joint Base Charleston S.C., March 24, 2010. The event celebrates Earth day in conjunction with Arbor Day. Arbor Day was originally founded by J. Sterling Morton in 1872. By the 1920s each state in the United States had passed public laws that stipulated a certain day to be Arbor Day or Arbor and Bird Day observance. Approximately 700 fifth graders from eight different elementary schools were in attendance. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Air Force flies to victory over Army
March 24, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Army Pfc. Antonio Epps breaks away with the ball after a pile up during an intramural basketball game held at the Fitness and Sports Center March 23, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 16th Airlift Squadron beat the 4th and 1/18th Infantry Division Army basketball team 47-37. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Fire Emergency Services Flight receives international accreditation
March 24, 2010 — Months of tedious preparation recently paid off for the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services Flight upon earning its accreditation with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.The unit is the 14th in the Department of Defense and sixth in the Air Force to receive CFAI accreditation, currently conferred to approximately... MORE

Master Sgt. Michael Patterson, left, and James Copeland, center, receive an official plaque from Ernst Piercy, displaying their recent accreditation by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International in Orlando, Fla. The CFAI operates to improve the quality of fire and emergency medical services and enhance the careers of public safety professionals. Sergeant Patterson is the assistant chief of training for the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services Flight, Mr. Copeland is flight's deputy fire chief and Mr. Piercy is the Air Force Academy fire chief and Department of Defense representative for the CFAI commission. (Courtesy photo)

Welding while you work
March 23, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Daniel Martin inspects the pop-up security barrier at the inbound Rivers Avenue gate entrance at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., March 23, 2010. Sergeant Martin was at the gate to weld more steel to the barrier for reinforcement. Sergeant Martin is the NCO in charge of the structure shop with 628th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman/released)

X-Ray vision
March 23, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Shaw operates the Z Portal system at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., March 23, 2010. The Z portal's capabilities are used to scan vehicles to identify drugs, bombs and human trafficking. Approximately 120 vehicles are scanned each day, which is just one measure to ensure security on the base. Airman Shaw is a security member for the 628th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman/released)