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AFRC vice commander delivers new C-17 to Joint Base Charleston
October 27, 2010 — The vice commander of Air Force Reserve Command hand delivered the Air Force's newest C-17 to the 315th Airlift Wing here Oct. 23.The aircraft is the 57th Globemaster III to be based at Joint Base Charleston. Flown from Boeing Aircraft in Long Beach, Calif., the aircraft is the 204th to be manufactured at the Long Beach plant.Symbolic keys to the...

Quarterly birthday meal makes for meaningful evening
October 20, 2010 — Clustered together at the doorway of the Palmetto Room of Joint Base Charleston-Air Base's Dining Facility, senior leaders gathered and cleared their windpipes.Above were shiny banners and below that colorful ballons, with cake ready to be cut and ice cream for all. Only thing missing was a celebratory chorus.Lined up neatly in a row, the audience...

Volunteers unveil new headquarters foyer at ribbon cutting
October 20, 2010 —

Last call for Military Ball
October 20, 2010 — It still isn't too late to get your tickets to the Joint Base Charleston Military Ball. In fact, tickets will be on sale through the end of the day Oct. 22.This year's ball is being held at the North Charleston Convention Center, Saturday, Oct. 23, with cocktails beginning at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. The ceremony for this year's celebration will...

Give your immune system the edge during flu season
October 19, 2010 — With peak season for influenza just around the corner, local vaccinations have begun. In an effort to keep Team Charleston on task and healthy, medical clinics on Joint Base Charleston have started administering the vaccine - both in mist and shot form.Influenza - better known as the flu - is an invisible enemy that strikes without warning, taking...

TRICARE promotes mail-order pharmacy option
October 19, 2010 — As TRICARE officials explore ways to control costs while continuing to provide the best health care possible, they're encouraging beneficiaries, especially those taking long-term medications, to get their prescriptions delivered to their doorsteps. Navy Rear Adm. Christine S. Hunter, deputy director for the TRICARE Management Activity, cited...

Youth Programs reaps benefits from command-sponsored training
October 13, 2010 — Thirty-one youth coordinators from across all Air Mobility Command bases were part of a week-long Boys and Girls Clubs of America advanced leadership training recently at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.The training, sponsored by Headquarters AMC, was led by Ed Brown, director of military outreach for BGCA. The purpose was simple - to move youth programs...

Aircraft Maintenance Squadron soars high with quality
October 13, 2010 — Under dark skies the fall weather nips at bare noses with a chilling 55 degrees, and while most people are snuggled warmly in a deep sleep, it becomes hustle-hustle mode for the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.Even as most service members at Joint Base Charleston finish up their work day, this team continues to stand post under a blistering hot...

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...

Making a list, checking it twice
October 13, 2010 —