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This week in Air Force history
March 30, 2011 — March 27, 1916 - 1st Aero Squadron aircraft started carrying mail and dispatches for the Mexican Punitive Expedition.March 28, 1973 - The last Pacific Air Force aircraft left South Vietnam. March 29, 1923 - Lt. Russell Maughan set a world speed record of 236.587 mph in a Curtiss R-6.March 30, 1963 - Strategic Air Command accepted its first Titan...

This week in Navy history
March 30, 2011 — March 27, 1794 - Congress authorized the construction of six frigates, including USS Constitution.March 28, 1800 - USS Essex became the first U.S. Navy vessel to pass the Cape of Good Hope. March 29, 1973 - The Naval Advisory Group and Naval Forces, Vietnam were disestablished and the last U.S. prisoners of war left Vietnam.March 30, 1944 - The...

Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation accepting scholarship applications for upcoming academic year
March 30, 2011 — Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation is accepting academic scholarship applications for the 2011-2012 academic year to reward high school and undergraduate students of military members who live in family housing and need financial assistance. The scholarship is designed to recognize these students' educational and leadership efforts.Undergraduate...

Social Security numbers on ID cards being replaced
March 29, 2011 — To protect privacy and personal identity information, Social Security numbers are being replaced with a Department of Defense Identification number on all military identification cards.Beginning in June, SSNs will no longer be printed on any new ID card. Current ID cards should not be replaced until the card is within 30 days of its expiration...

ALS announces award winners
March 29, 2011 —

Col. Hansen assumes command of the 437 AW
March 29, 2011 — Col. Erik Hansen took command of the Air Force's largest C-17 wing during a change of command ceremony March 29 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Colonel Hansen officially assumed command of the 437th Airlift Wing from the outgoing wing commander, Col. John Wood, who has commanded the wing since May 2009. Colonel Hansen is assuming command of the 437...

Commander recognizes excellence
March 23, 2011 —

Team Charleston bids farewell to Col. John Wood - 437 AW commander
March 23, 2011 — Col. John Wood will be turning over command of the 437th Airlift Wing to Colonel Erik Hansen, March 29. "I arrived in May 2009 to a great wing with great history. I've seen our Airmen and Civilians in action for the last two years, and I know why the 437th Airlift Wing has such a wonderful history: the people at Team Charleston are the best the Air...

Senior Master Sgt. selectees
March 23, 2011 —

Air Expo line up announced.
March 23, 2011 — The following events are scheduled for this year's Air Expo, April 9. U.S. Air Force ThunderbirdsThe Thunderbirds, separated only by inches, have flown in front of more than 427 million people in aerial demonstrations throughout the U.S. and around the world since their first demonstration in May 1953 when they were designated the 3600th Air...