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Thousands of families across Air Force sign up for FitFamily
February 11, 2010 — Within the first week of the launch of FitFamily, more than 2,000 families have signed up for the program at http://www.usafFitFamily.com.FitFamily empowers families to take charge of their lifestyles and make healthier choices. The program offers innovative ideas, resources and activities for Air Force families to improve their family's healthy... MORE

USAFFitFamily.com is a goal incentive Web site as part of the Year of the Air Force Family to promote healthy lifestyle choices and encourage Air Force families to be active together.

Air Force fiscal 2011 budget balances for today's fight, postures for future challenges
February 11, 2010 — Air Force officials here reinforced their commitment to fund and support today's operations while posturing for future challenges through the service's portion of the president's fiscal year 2011 budget announced Feb. 1. "The $119.6 billion budget proposal supports the Air Force core functions and our Airmen at home and abroad, balancing current... MORE

The Air Force FY 2011 budget request supports a balanced approach in today's operations while ensuring new capabilities, force structure, skills and technologies to meet tomorrow's challenges. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Base construction update
February 10, 2010 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron's Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements, or SABER, element is currently responsible for managing 37 construction projects with a combined value of more than $7 million.The projects range from improving the base picnic grounds to replacing the air conditioning at multiple facilities. During the past... MORE

Read on to catch up on Joint Base Charleston's recently completed construction projects as well as projects currently underway to keep base grounds and facilities in top shape.

Day 1 of '30 Days Through Afghanistan'
February 10, 2010 — The Web-based project, "30 Days Through Afghanistan," kicked off Feb. 8 and aims to bring the people, the mission and the experiences of the International Security Assistance Force to a worldwide audience through the eyes of Tech. Sgts. Nathan Gallahan and Kenneth Raimondi.Sergeant Raimondi, a broadcaster, and Sergeant Gallahan, a print journalist,... MORE

Two Air Force journalists will spend 30 days traveling throughout Afghanistan, starting Feb. 8, and document their daily travels through blogs and video blogs to showcase the troops in an interactive manner. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Base library hosts Valentine's story hour Feb. 9 for families
February 10, 2010 — MORE

Sarah Sherrill leads a group of children in singing "The Itsy, Bitsy Spider" during the Valentine's Day Story Hour at the base library here Feb. 9. Following the story hour, the children made valentines and ate cupcakes. Story hour is held once a week on Tuesdays for spouses and their children. Mrs. Sherrill is a library technician with the Joint Base Charleston Library. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Gates: 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repeal demands study
February 10, 2010 — The Defense Department's review of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law, which bans gays from serving openly in the military, will help to ensure readiness and unit cohesion remain intact if Congress repeals it, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said in an interview aired Feb. 9. Secretary Gates also discussed the close cooperation he and Secretary of... MORE

Charleston chiefs recognized at annual ceremony Feb. 6
February 10, 2010 — More than 350 people came to the Charleston Club Feb. 6 to congratulate and celebrate Joint Team Charleston's newest chief master sergeants. The new chiefs are Chief Master Sergeants Jose Tamayo, 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron; Edwin Felix and Kenneth Battle, 315th Maintenance Squadron; Ray Eanes, 560th RED HORSE Squadron; Mark Bridgeman,... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Battle lights the senior master sergeant candle at the Annual Charleston Chief's Recognition Ceremony held at the Charleston Club Feb. 6. Chief Battle was one of six Airmen selected for promotion at Joint Base Charleston to the rank of chief master sergeant. Chief Battle is with the 315th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Spin cycle!
February 10, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Louis Gosseck gives it his all during the last minutes of a 45-minute spin class at the Fitness and Sports Center here Feb. 5, 2010. Spin classes are held at the fitness center Mondays through Fridays. Sergeant Gosseck is an electrical environmental specialist with 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

JBC receives a sobering reminder
February 10, 2010 — MORE

Sarah Panzau speaks to Joint Team Charleston members about the consequences of drinking and driving at the base theater here Feb. 9. Ms. Panzau was involved in a drunk driving related traffic accident and now tours the country speaking against drunk driving. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)(RELEASED)

Loadmaster's landscape
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Tech. Sgt. Kevin Owens sits on the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft while flying over the mountains of Afghanistan after an air delivery mission Feb. 2. Sergeant Owens and the crew delivered 34 container delivery system bundles to an undisclosed base in Afghanistan as part of a combat resupply mission. Sergeant Owens is a loadmaster with the 14th Airlift Squadron and is currently deployed to the Middle East with the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angelita Lawrence/Released)