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Fifty-three Airmen to receive October promotions
September 29, 2010 — Joint Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following 53 Airmen on their October promotions:To Airman:437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Devin Lorenzi, Brady Novian and Maxwell St. GermainTo Airman 1st Class:628th Communications Squadron: Cody Edwards437 AMXS: Mark Ciccotto437th Maintenance Squadron: Timothy HetheringtonTo Senior... MORE

Navy uniform guidance shift to winter uniform
September 29, 2010 — A uniform instruction was recently released as a change from the Commander, Navy Region Southeast. The instruction detailed a shift to winter uniform of the day for all stations and ships present within the COMNAVREG SE's area of responsibility, which will take effect as follows:In the states of Georgia and South Carolina beginning Nov. 1 and for... MORE

Voting Assistance Program launches online tools for absentee voters
September 29, 2010 — With all U.S. House of Representatives and some U.S. Senate seats at stake during the mid-term elections Nov. 2, the department's Federal Voting Assistance Program has launched a new set of tools to quickly and easily connect voters with their state election processes.These new tools are presented at critical time for military voters. The... MORE

History in hand
September 28, 2010 — MORE

Electrician's Mate 3rd Class John Asija from Monroe, Conn., polishes an antique Engine Order Telegraph, or EOT, Sept. 27, 2010, that will be presented to the 628th Air Base Wing upon completion of standing up Joint Base Charleston. The EOT was used in earlier vessels from the 1800s to the mid-1900s. This device was used to power a vessel at a certain desired speed. The EOT used electronic light and sound signals, so when an order was made, the dial would be put in position and then ring in the engine room for acknowledgment. Electrician's Mate Asija is attached to Department of Transient Personnel, Naval Support Activity Charleston. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer R. Hudson/released)

Duke-bound student named Air Force Services Youth of the Year
September 22, 2010 — MORE

Aepril Smith receives the Air Force Services Youth of the Year award for 2010 from 628th Mission Support Group Commander Col. Ben Wham at the Youth Programs Center Sept. 17, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Youth of the Year program recognizes young people for their contribution to their families, youth programs, schools and communities. Aepril is a high school senior at Wando High School and plans to attend Duke University upon graduation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Air Force network migration is on the way to Charleston
September 21, 2010 — To the vast majority of users, a computer on the desk and the ability to log on to a network are taken for granted. While a lot goes on behind the scenes to ensure e-mails get delivered to the right place, the part users don't see is the daily battle against viruses and malicious attempts to disrupt or access Air Force networks.Over the years,... MORE

Officials unveil Pentagon POW/MIA exhibit
September 21, 2010 — Defense Department officials recently dedicated a portion of the Pentagon to military prisoners of war and troops missing in action, honoring one of the military's guiding principles: never leave a comrade behind.The dedicated area is lined with information, artifacts and photographs underscoring the service and sacrifice of more than 80,000 MIAs... MORE

Charleston's 'Outstanding Airman' takes to the road again for top honors
September 21, 2010 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy, left, congratulates Joint Base Charleston's Senior Airman Samuel Siewert, one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year, Sept. 11, 2010, at Airey House on Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Chief Roy hosted a social in honor of the 12 Airmen. This awards program began in 1956 amd each year the program recognizes 12 enlisted Airmen for their superior leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements. Airman Siewert is a driver operator with the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Varhegyi)

Hurricane Tip of the Week
September 15, 2010 — Hurricane season will continue through November, with the highest probability of a major hurricane occurring between mid-August and October. Due to a hurricane's capacity for damage, preparation is the key. Weekly hurricane tips provide need-to-know information for staying ahead of the weather.This week's hurricane tip is: Many hazards remain after... MORE

C-17 conducts flight test with biofuel
September 8, 2010 — The Air Force's ongoing alternative fuels certification efforts reached a new milestone Aug. 27 when a C-17 Globemaster III from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., flew on all engines using jet fuel blended with a combination of traditional petroleum-based fuel, or JP-8, biofuel derived in part from animal fat, and synthetic fuel derived from coal.The... MORE

A C-17 Globemaster III takes off April 15, 2010, from Fort Pickett Maneuver Training Center, Va. The aircraft, carrying a group of Navy SEALs, was part of a joint training exercise with members of the 517th Airlift Squadron from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska and SEAL Team 10. (U. S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson)