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Military Ball tickets going fast
October 13, 2010 — If you've never been to a military ball, then Saturday, Oct. 23 is a night you want to mark on your calendar. That evening, Charleston will see its first ever, joint service military ball in the Charleston area.On bases around the world, each branch of the military usually holds an evening of ceremony, fine dining and dancing to honor the birthday... MORE

Interservice rivalry: Air Force athletes claim Ironman military division
October 13, 2010 — A pair of Airmen pushed the envelope of mental and physical toughness to claim the 2010 Ironman World Championships Kona Military Division on a 140.6-mile grueling course.Maj. Scott Poteet and Capt. Jamie Turner combined for a 20:27:36 time to claim this year's top honors for the Armed Forces. Major Poteet, assigned to the U.S. Air Force Academy,... MORE

The Air Force Ironman team of Capt. Jaime Turner and Maj. Scott Poteet are at Kona, Hawaii, Oct. 7, 2010, for the 2010 Ironman World Championships. The Airmen were representing their service in the military division of the grueling race that is both mentally and physically challenging. Major Poteet is assigned to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Captain Turner is a C-17 Globemaster III pilot at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Cohen A. Young)

This week in Navy history
October 13, 2010 — Oct. 10, 1845 - Naval School, later the Naval Academy, opened in Annapolis, Md., with 50 midshipmen and seven faculty.Oct. 11, 1968 - Launch of Apollo 7, the first U.S. three-man space mission, commanded by Navy Cmdr. Walter Schirra Jr. Marine Corps Maj. Ronnie Cunningham served as Lunar Module pilot. The mission lasted 10 days and 20 hours... MORE

This week in Air Force history
October 13, 2010 — Oct. 10, 1928 - Capts. St. Clair Street, pilot, and Albert W. Stevens, observer and photographer, set an unofficial world altitude record of 37,854 feet for planes carrying more than one person in flight from Wright Field, Ohio.Oct. 11, 1910 - Former President Theodore Roosevelt became the first president to fly in an aircraft when he flew as a... MORE

First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
October 13, 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 organization extends the invitation to all service members in pay grades from E-1 through E-6 to join.First 6 meetings, which include free food, are held the fourth... MORE

Air Force, Navy officials commemorate, celebrate JB CHS inauguration
October 6, 2010 — Two historic Lowcountry military installations merged and were officially inaugurated as the Department of Defense military installation Joint Base Charleston, Oct. 1.The inauguration of the joint base marks its full operational capability and is the final step in the stand-up of JB CHS. The two bases achieved Initial Operating Capability Jan. 31,... MORE

Navy Rear Adm. Tim Alexander talks about the history of Naval Weapons Station Charleston at the Joint Base Charleston inaugural ceremony Oct. 1, 2010, on the JB CHS-Weapons Station in South Carolina. Other guest speakers and distinguished guests included 18th Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Robert Allardice, 628th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Martha Meeker, 628 ABW Deputy Commander Navy Capt. Ralph Ward, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham and South Carolina Congressman Henry Brown. Admiral Alexander is the Naval Region Southeast Commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

This week in Air Force history
October 6, 2010 — Oct. 3, 1957 - A Douglas C-124 made the first delivery for the Military Air Transport Service to McMurdo Sound, Antarctica, to support Operation Deep Freeze.Oct. 4, 1946 - Col. Clarence S. Irvine flew the B-29 "Pacusan Dreamboat" to a nonstop, unrefueled distance record of 9,500 miles by flying from Honolulu to Cairo, Egypt, in 39 hours, 36 minute,... MORE

The Department of the Air Force Seal is for official use only. Even when the seal is used for official purposes, it can only be used on: printing issued at departmental-level for general Air Force use; in official Air Force films, videotapes, or television programs; on ceremony programs, certificates, diplomas, invitations, and greetings of an official nature; on memorials or monuments erected or approved by the Department of the Air Force; with any official Air Force exhibit; and on wall plaques at Air Force facilities with the approval of the appropriate commander or agency chief. Uses not specified above are not authorized.

This week in Navy history
October 6, 2010 — Oct. 3, 1921 - USS Olympia sails for France to bring home the Unknown Soldier from World War I.Oct. 4, 1991 - USS Arkansas, USS Sioux, USS Aubrey Fitch and Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron SIX rescue personnel on merchant ships in three different rescue operations in the Arabian SeaOct. 5, 1863 - Confederate steamer David seriously damages USS New... MORE

First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
October 6, 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 organization extends the invitation to all service members in pay grades from E-1 through E-6 to join.First 6 meetings, which include free food, are held the fourth... MORE

Airman 1st Class Tiphani Curry from the 628th Mission Support Group has been selected as the First 6's Third Quarter Spotlight winner. Airman Curry has shown outstanding leadership in taking the lead in organizing two base babysitting events. SHe arranged support for the 437th Combat Dining-Out, gathering six more volunteers to assist with 12 children and coordinated support for the Military and Family Readiness "Super Savers" seminar. There she oversawfive Airmen that volunteered to help oversee the children. Airman Curry also provided support to the Lowcountry Food Bank, assisting in the preparation of 20 pallets with more than 1000 boxes contributing to the aid of 190,000 families who are at risk of suffering of hunger every day. The First 6 officially thanks Airman Curry for all of her outstanding support to the First 6 Association. (U.S. Air Force photo)

First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
September 29, 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 organization extends the invitation to all service members in pay grades from E-1 through E-6 to join.First 6 meetings, which include free food, are held the fourth... MORE