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Hurricane tip of the week
October 19, 2009 — 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 key for everyone's safety. Weekly hurricane tips provide need-to-know information for staying ahead of the weather and staying safe. This week's... MORE

Everyday water conservation made easy
October 19, 2009 — The drought which gripped the South last year is a good example of why everyone needs to conserve water. Even when it seems to be everywhere, water is vital to life and needs to be shared among neighbors, communities, states and the environment. Saving water also saves another key resource - money. There are many opportunities for households to... MORE

Facing the facts of teen dating violence
October 19, 2009 — According to the National Teen Dating Violence Prevention Initiative, teens are more likely to be victims of intimate abuse than adults. With a rate of abuse nearly triple that of any other age group, females ages 16 to 24 are the most vulnerable. This abuse also increases the risk for substance abuse issues, weight control issues, risky sexual... MORE

DOD announces $555 million housing assistance expansion
October 19, 2009 — The Department of Defense announced recently new details for the temporary expansion of the Homeowners Assistance Program. Using $555 million in funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the expansion is designed to partially reimburse eligible military personnel, surviving spouses and federal civilian employees whose service to the... MORE

Vice President Joe Biden May 14 announced the Defense Department's plan to expand its housing assistance program with $555 million devoted to servicemembers forced to sell their homes at a loss due to the country's struggling housing market. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Don’t be a victim of identity theft
October 19, 2009 — In the course of a busy day, you may write a check at the grocery store, charge tickets to a ball game, rent a car, mail tax returns, change cell phone service providers or apply for a credit card. Chances are these everyday transactions are done without a second's thought, but an identity thief is always planning and always looking for an easy... MORE

Charleston Airman honored for heroic actions
October 16, 2009 — A Charleston AFB Airman was honored Oct. 15 for his heroism and bravery while suffering from injuries sustained during a patrol on his seventh deployment to the Middle East. Tech. Sgt. Michael Williams, an explosives ordnance disposal technician with the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor, the Purple Heart, the... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Michael Williams speaks during his medal presentation ceremony at the Charleston AFB theater Oct. 15. Sergeant Williams received the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal and the Air Force Combat Action Medal for his heroic acts while deployed to Afghanistan. Sergeant Williams is an explosive ordnance technician with the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

Charleston Airman receives Bronze Star with Valor
October 16, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Michael Williams is awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor by Col. John Wood at the Charleston AFB theater Oct. 15. The Bronze Star is awarded to service members for bravery, acts of merit or meritorious service and may be awarded with valor for courage under fire. Sergeant Williams is an explosive ordnance technician with the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron and Colonel Wood is the 437th Airlift Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

Starlifter band to perform at command 'ICON' final competition
October 15, 2009 — This year's contestants for the AMC Icon finals will sing along with a live band - AMC's own Starlifter from the Air Force Band of Mid America. For the upcoming finals at the Scott Club, 6:30-9 p.m. CST, Thursday, Oct. 22, the prospect of live accompaniment promises to energize both the audience and contestants alike. Starlifter also will play 2-3... MORE

Charleston Airmen fly aid to American Samoa
October 14, 2009 — While many could only watch and wait, two Charleston alert aircrews were poised for action as flashes of damage scrolled across televisions and computer screens after a recent disaster in American Samoa. A tsunami caused by an 8.0 magnitude earthquake Sept. 29 devastated the South Pacific U.S. territory located approximately halfway between Hawaii... MORE

A portable Logistics Incident Command Base is loaded aboard a Charleston AFB C-17 at Dobbins AFB, Ga., Oct. 2. Two vehicles were transported to set up logistical assistance in response to the recent tsunami in American Samoa. The aircrew of the C-17 assisted FEMA in rapid deployment on short notice to respond to the disaster. (George Armstrong/FEMA)

437th Airlift Wing Golf Tournament
October 14, 2009 — MORE

Col. Don Shaffer hits a golf ball down the fairway at the start of the 437th Airlift Wing Golf Tournament at Wrenwoods Golf Course Oct. 9. Colonel Shaffer is the 437 AW vice commander and his teammates were Col. John Wood, 437 AW commander, and civic leaders Jim Geffert and Dewitt Zemp. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)