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Team Charleston Airman reaches new APEX milestone
October 11, 2011 — In August 2009, Staff Sgt. Nathan Dunn hit a major milestone as the first C-17 Globemaster III aerial port expeditor to reach 500 cargo loads. Dunn reached another landmark as he doubled that figure Oct. 3 with his 1,000th load under the APEX program."Today I loaded my 1,000th C-17 as an APEX director ... I wanted to get to 1,000; and I wanted to... MORE

Staff Sgt. Nathan Dunn, 728th Air Mobility Squadron, is soaked with water to celebrate his 1,000th load as an aerial port expeditor Oct. 3, 2011, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Dunn is the first APEX Airman to reach this milestone. The APEX program allows cargo to be loaded onto aircraft without a loadmaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clayton Lenhardt/Released)

437th Airlift Wing hosts 3rd Annual Run the Runway 5K
October 11, 2011 — The 437th Airlift Wing, along with 628th Air Base Wing, will host the 3rd Annual Run the Runway 5K here Nov. 11. The run will include portions of the flightline and is open to all military, Department of Defense civilians and the local community. Cost to run the certified 5K is seven dollars per person; this includes a race chip, bib number and a... MORE

Civic Leaders take to the skies
October 6, 2011 — MORE

More than 35 local community leaders and military personnel depart Joint Base Charleston on a C-17 Globemaster III to visit the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., and Holloman AFB, N.M. as part of a two day civic leader tour Sept. 26 and 27. Some of the tour highlights included an orientation to one of the Air Force’s commissioning sources and an introduction to military satellite systems and remotely piloted aircraft. Civic leader tours are designed to showcase some unique, yet important mission areas in order to provide the local community with a better understanding of Air Force operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Veronica Stamps)

Dental technicians create smiles
October 5, 2011 — MORE

Senior Airman Meghan Mayhew polishes a gold crown at the Dental Lab Sept. 22 at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. Dental Lab technicians fabricate all dental prosthesis, including making retainers, maxillary/mandible expanders, model work for pilots custom flight masks, sports guards, night guards, crowns, bridges and implants. Mayhew is a Dental Lab technician with the 628th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Diamond Sharp
October 4, 2011 — MORE

Colonel Richard McComb and Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago recognize Airman 1st Class Angela Setliff, Senior Airman Matthew Baxter and Airman 1st Class Alexander Ortiz as Diamond Sharp award winners during a ceremony at the Charleston Club Oct. 4. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airman chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance. McComb is the Joint Base Charleston commander, LugoSantiago is the 628th Air Base Wing command chief, Setliff is from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, Baxter is from the 628th Security Forces Squadron and Ortiz is from the 628th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Ombudsmen honored during 41st anniversary
October 4, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station celebrated the 41st anniversary of the Navy-wide Ombudsman program, recognizing each command's Ombudsman for their hard work and dedication during an appreciation luncheon held at the Red Bank Club, Sept. 28.Much like the Air Force's Key Spouse program, the Ombudsman program was established to improve mission... MORE

Local area Ombudsman pose for a group photo during the Ombudsman Appreciation Luncheon held Sept. 29 at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. The Ombudsmen were celebrating 41 years of the program which provides a vital link between a servicemember's family and their command. (U.S. Navy photo/Kim Brown)

Fire Prevention Week begins Sunday.
October 4, 2011 — National Fire Prevention Week 2011 is October 9 through 15 and the theme this year is "Protect your family from fire." Fire Prevention Week was established in 1925 by President Calvin Coolidge when he became aware that close to 15,000 people had been lost to fire the previous year. Fire Prevention Week is always observed from the Sunday through... MORE

437th AW explores Strategic Alignment and Deployment
October 4, 2011 — Senior 437th Airlift Wing leaders invested significant time this past September to develop a simple, long-term planning method called Strategic Alignment and Deployment.Strategic Alignment and Deployment presents a way to think, plan and assess the potential that lies ahead. It involves getting Airmen at every level to tackle everyday tasks driven... MORE

Colonel Erik Hansen discusses Strategic Alignment and Deployment with other senior 437th Airlift Wing leaders this past September. SA&D is a long-term planning method that enables Airmen at every level to tackle tasks driven by command objectives, measures and critical targets. Hansen is the 437th AW commander. (courtesy photo)

Reaching out through photography
October 4, 2011 — MORE

Technical Sgt. DeNoris Mickle looks through a yearbook with elementary school students Sept. 27 at Charles Towne Montessori School in Charleston. Two photographers from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron volunteered to teach a group of six upper elementary school students basic photography skills.The students' will be taking photos for their yearbook. Mickle is a photographer at the 1CTCS. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Annual fair prepares military families for emergencies
October 4, 2011 — The Joint Base Charleston Emergency Management team worked hand-in-hand with local community organizations to host the annual Emergency Preparedness Fair at JB Charleston - Weapons Station Sept. 29, teaching service members and their families how to prepare for a natural disaster.The fair is designed to provide educational tips and information for... MORE

Staff Sgt. Nicholas Altgilbers, Joint Base Charleston Emergency Management team member, teaches Navy spouse Katie Ayala about the basic necessities to consider when preparing for a natural disaster during the Emergency Preparedness Fair at JB Charleston - Weapons Station, Sept. 29. The fair provided advice and information on preparing an emergency supply kit, a family emergency plan and how to safely operate items such as generators and chainsaws. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Class Brannon Deugan)