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This week in Navy History
September 19, 2011 — Sept. 18, 1936 - Squadron 40-T, based in the Mediterranean, was established to protect U.S. interests and citizens around the Iberian Peninsula throughout the Spanish Civil War.Sept. 19, 1957 - Bathyscaph Trieste, in a dive sponsored by the Office of Naval Research in the Mediterranean, reached the record depth of two miles.Sept. 20, 1981 - USS... MORE

437 AW celebrates Air Force birthday
September 19, 2011 — MORE

(Left to right) Robert Dunbar, Airman 1st Class Michael Jefferies, Airman 1st Class Don Howerton and Charles Jackson prepare to cut a birthday cake in honor of the Air Force's 64th birthday at the Charleston Club Sept. 16. Jefferies and Howerton were chosen to cut the cake because they are the youngest Airmen assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing. Howerton is assigned to the 437th Maintenance Squadron and Jefferies is assigned to the 437th Operation Support Squadron. Jackson and Dunbar were both prisoners of war and were also attending the POW/MIA luncheon held at the Charleston Club. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Are You “All In”?
September 19, 2011 — In 2009, a joint Secretary of the Air Force and Chief Sergeant Major of the Air Force letter to all Airmen addressed their deep concern about Airmen who commit suicide. The letter emphasized an "all in" approach for us to support each other in getting the necessary help to prevent suicide. Their stand of 'one suicide is too many' is meant to convey... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Airmen participate in JOAX
September 16, 2011 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Keith Grawert, a pilot from the 15th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, gives a crew brief in preparation for Joint Operation Access Exercise (JOAX), Sept 7 2011. JOAX is a one-week exercise to prepare the Air Force and the Army to respond to worldwide crises and contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicholas Pilch) (RELEASED)

Texting and driving ... the text can wait
September 12, 2011 — According to the Wireless Association, text messaging has experienced a tenfold increase in the past three years. It is becoming the way many people communicate today, which means some people may be doing it at the worst possible time - while driving.For many, the allure to quickly read and respond - even from behind the wheel of a moving vehicle -... MORE

President Barack Obama recently issued a texting while driving ban for federal employees while behind the wheel on government business. Additionally, Air Force Instruction 91-207 Traffic Safety Program does state drivers are not allowed to use cell phones without a hands-free device on or off base, including texting. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Amanda Dick)

Local CPOs conduct Heritage Run
September 12, 2011 — MORE

More than 200 chief, senior chief and master chief petty officers and chief selectees from Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station made their way through the streets of Patriot’s Point during the 10th annual Heritage run, Sept. 10. The Heritage Run is designed to instill comraderie, patriotism and unit cohesiveness as well the Navy core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson/released

Sailors and Airmen participate in Day of Caring
September 12, 2011 — MORE

Master Chief Petty Officer Terry Anthony and Chief Petty Officer Chiara White fill up a wheelbarrow with weeds during the Trident United Way Day of Caring event, Sept. 9. More than 20 chiefs and chief selects spent the day restoring a baseball field at Baptist Hill Middle/High School. Anthony is the Naval Health Clinic Charleston command master chief and Chiara is from the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Swipe and go - a new payment method at Weapons Station Galley
September 12, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston-Weapon Station's five-star award winning base galley is now accepting all major credit and debit cards to pay for meals. This service provides today's on-the-go Sailor less time waiting in line and more time enjoying a hot meal.Under the new guidance provided by Commander Navy Installations Command, credit card usage will not... MORE

The Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Galley now accepts credit and debit cards to make it easier for Sailors to pay for their meals. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communications Specialist Jennifer Hudson)

This Year’s seasonal flu vaccine has arrived
September 12, 2011 — Influenza is a highly infectious illness that spreads rapidly through coughs and sneezes of people who are carrying the virus. In addition to hand washing and covering one's mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when sneezing or coughing, getting your annual flu vaccine is a great preventive measure. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease... MORE

Joint Base Charleston remembers 9/11
September 12, 2011 — MORE

Col. Richard McComb and Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago salute after laying a wreath at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, Sept. 9, during a Retreat ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. During the ceremony, a 9/11 monument was unveiled, a C-17 formation conducted a flyby and a 21-gun salute honored the lives lost during the attack and the ensuing War on Terrorism. McComb is the Joint Base Charleston commander and LugoSantiago is the 628th ABW command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jodi Martinez)