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JB CHS hosting two-day event to honor POW/MIAs
September 8, 2010 — Team Charleston will honor all former "Prisoners of War" and those "Missing in Action" during a series of events scheduled to begin Sept. 16 at 3:30 p.m. and concluding, Sept. 17 at 4:30 p.m. on the base.The series of events include:A 24-hour vigil run: More than 100 service members, Department of Defense employees, family members and local Junior... MORE

Safety ... do it for the family
September 8, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amy Beamesderfer greets motorists exiting the Rivers Avenue Gate on Joint Base Charleston, S.C, Sept. 2, 2010. The sendoff was conducted to remind Team Charleston members embarking on the Labor Day holiday weekend to remain safety-minded. Sergeant Beamesderfer volunteered to participate in the safety sendoff for a one-hour shift, handing out safety whistles painted with the message "Safety ... Do it for the family." Sergeant Beamesderfer is a chaplain's assistant with the 628th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Base Exchange food court and mall to open Aug. 30
August 25, 2010 — After more than a year of renovations, a new food court and mini-mall at the Joint Base Charleston Base Exchange is scheduled to open Aug. 30.The renovation and construction project, currently in the process of adding 40,000 square feet to the BX, brings new store fronts for two pre-existing restaurants, the addition of a familiar third and ample... MORE

New Beginnings
August 25, 2010 — "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end."This quote from the popular rock band Semisonic, embodies the changes occurring here in Charleston. With the beginning of the 628th Air Base Wing, we have seen the creation of a new entity. What does that mean for the logistics readiness squadron?The retiring our beloved mascot - the three... MORE

Commissary eggs unaffected by recall
August 25, 2010 — As of Aug. 19, military commissaries are not affected by the massive Wright County Egg voluntary recall, Defense Commissary Agency food safety officials reported. Although the commissaries may carry some of the brands mentioned in the Aug. 13 recall action, the eggs sold in military stores are not part of those linked to salmonella contamination,... MORE

Servicemembers, families honored at RiverDogs military appreciation night
August 23, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Williams runs next to Deangelo Mack of the Charleston RiverDogs before the opening ceremonies for military appreciation night Aug. 19, 2010, at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park in Charleston, S.C. Sergeant Williams took to the field along with 13 other Air Force, Coast Guard and Navy servicemembers to be recognized with their families. Sergeant Williams is an air transportation craftsman with the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Photos: AMC Airmen partner with U.S. Marines to bring aid to Pakistan
August 23, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., along with U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 14th Air Lift Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, S.C. move a CH-53E Super Stallion onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., on August 20, 2010. The helicopter is one of four that will be used to supplement U.S. military rescue and relief efforts in the flood affected areas of Pakistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kamaile O. Long)

Charleston aerial port bridges gap to Afghanistan
August 19, 2010 — Early August, rolling down miles of interstate highway from Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., shipments of uniquely buoyant military cargo are due for a pit stop in Charleston, S.C.The destination is the 437th Aerial Port Squadron - a transfer point between land and air-based travel. Trucks arrive, the port conducts a handoff and preparations begin like... MORE

Senior Airman Marvin Richardson, left, and Staff Sgt. Pablo Valdivieso, right, assist in the loading of a Ribbon Bridge onto a C-17 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 18, 2010. The Ribbon Bridge is a modular, aluminum-alloy and continuous floating bridge system consisting of interior and ramp bays that are transported, launched and retrieved by a transporter or launcher vehicle. The bridges are destined for various locations in Afghanistan. Airman Richardson and Sergeant Valdivieso are assigned to the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Air Force Civilian Service website reveals depth, innovation to federal employment
August 17, 2010 — Jobseekers unfamiliar with civilian employment opportunities within the Air Force now have a new online resource that defines the numerous career fields and outlines many of the benefits of being a federal employee.The site, www.afciviliancareers.com, was designed for those interested in applying for a federal job within the Air Force Civilian... MORE

Hurricane Tip of the Week
August 17, 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: In the event of... MORE

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Since the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially opens June 1, Team Eglin members should gear up now for what is expected to be an above average hurricane season, according to a recent advisory issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Hurricane Center. The NHC is predicting the Atlantic hurricane season to have a 75 percent chance of being an "above average" season. (Courtesy graphic)