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Hurricane season heats up ... remain vigiliant
June 27, 2011 — Hurricane season, which began June 1 and lasts through Nov. 30, is the time when Mother Nature produces one of the most dangerous weather phenomena. These storms form in the warm, tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico and can produce winds up to 170 miles per hour. Hurricane Katrina, which struck the Louisiana and... MORE

New course for dorm residents moving out
June 27, 2011 — Dormitory residents living on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base will soon be taking a class to gain the skills they will need for living off base. Beginning August 1, residents within six months of moving out of the dorms will receive pertinent life skills information to help prepare them for the financial responsibilities of living on the economy... MORE

110 Airmen selected to Tech Sgt.
June 24, 2011 — Congratulations to the following staff sergeants on their selection to technical sergeant.437th Aerial Port SquadronRobert Charest Frank DouglassWanita HallOlatunji OdutolaLuke NovakJoseph TrombleyLara WingDarrell Wood437th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronJames CaparasoThomas CourtneyLebruceso CurrieJoesph CzarnikMichael ExleyRyan FrancoisFrank... MORE

Naval Nuclear Power Training Command graduates Class 1102
June 24, 2011 — Naval Nuclear Power Training Command's Nuclear Power School Class 1102 celebrated their graduation in a ceremony at Rickover Circle at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station June 17.The guest speaker, Capt. David Kirk, USS Florida (SSGN 728) (Gold) commanding officer, recognized the tremendous contributions of the families of Class 1102 students... MORE

ALS presents John Levitow award
June 24, 2011 — MORE

Col. Consuella Pocket and Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Burroughs present Senior Airman Terry Coates the John Levitow award during the Airman Leadership School graduation June 23 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. The John Levitow award is presented to the Airman that displays the best overall performance evaluation, peer to staff rating and academic ranking while attending ALS, a six-week course designed to develop Airman into effective leaders and supervisors. Colonel Pockett is the 628th Medical Group Commander, Chief Burroughs is the 628th Medical Group superintendent and Airman Coates is with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Lt. Col. Punches assumes command of 628 LRS
June 24, 2011 — MORE

Lt. Col. Craig Punches accepts the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron guidon from Col. Benjamin Wham during the 628 LRS Change of Command June 23 at Joint Base Charleston. Colonel Punches is the new 628 LRS commander and Colonel Wham is the 628th Mission Support Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Robert Gibson)

Submariners celebrate 111 years of service
June 23, 2011 — MORE

Charleston area submariners recently celebrated 111 years of service at the Submarine Ball June 18 at Trident Technical College's banquet facility. Cutting the ceremonial cake (left to right) are Capt. Tom Bailey, Capt. Ralph Ward, Cmdr. Mark Schmitt, World War II veteran William Jones, Yeoman Second Class Flores and WOrld War II veteran Stacy Powers. Captain Bailey is the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commanding officer, Captain Ward is the Joint Base Charleston deputy commander and Commander Schmitt is the director of Nuclear Field "A" school. YN2 Flores was the youngest submarine qualified member in attendance.

C-17 crew meets S.C. governor in Paris
June 22, 2011 — MORE

South Carolina Gov.Nikki Haley was recently in Paris on state business
and had the opportunity to meet with members of the 437th Maintenance and
Operations Groups that flew a Joint Base Charleston C-17 to France to
participate in the world-renowned Paris Air Show. Pictured with the
governor, June 20, is Lt. Col. Chad Rauls, 15th Airlift Squadron director of
operations.

628 SFS welcomes new commander
June 22, 2011 — Lt. Col. Frances Dorish assumed command of the 628th Security Forces Squadron from Lt. Col. Christopher Callis during a routine change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base June 22. Colonel Dorish was previously the Chief, Integrated Defense Branch at Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.Colonel Callis' new assignment... MORE

Lt. Col. Frances Dorish accepts the 628th Security Forces Squadron guidon from Col. Benjamin Wham at the 628 SFS Change of Command June 22 at Joint Base Charleston. Colonel Dorish is the new 628 SFS commander and Colonel Wham is the 628 Mission Support Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

Maj. White assumes command of 437 AMXS
June 22, 2011 — Maj. Ryan White assumed command of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Lt. Col. Jonathan Downing during a routine change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base June 21. Major White was previously assigned to the Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Major White was also previously assigned to the... MORE

Maj. Ryan White accepts the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron guidon from Col. James Clavenna at the 437 AMXS Change of Command June 21 at Joint Base Charleston. Major White is the new 437 AMXS commander and Col. Clavenna is the 437th Maintenance Group Commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)