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Naval Consolidated Brig adopts canines for veterans program
August 17, 2010 — Prisoners at the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston will soon be part of a new program, training rescued dogs to aid disabled veterans as part of the Carolina Canines for Veterans Program, base officials announced Aug. 11."This program will be a triple win for all involved," said NAVCONBRIG Charleston Commanding Officer Navy Cmdr. Ray Drake. "The... MORE

Commanding Officer Navy Cmdr. Ray Drake, left, along with Rick Hairston, president and CEO of Carolina Canines for Veterans, announced that the program expects to begin with seven canines arriving Aug. 31. Since the program's inception in 1996, 10 dogs valued at more than $400,000 have been placed with wounded warriors, allowing disabled veterans more independence. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

AAFES officials working double time to correct inadvertent charges
August 13, 2010 — A processing error resulted in duplicate charges on credit and debit card transactions for some customers at Army Air Force Exchange Service stores."Shoppers who swiped their cards anytime between Aug. 7 and Aug. 9 at an AAFES facility are strongly encouraged to review their statements to see if they are impacted by this issue," said AAFES' Chief... MORE

Bowling day and night for Guinness record
August 12, 2010 — MORE

Bowlers at Joint Base Charleston hurl balls down the alley Aug. 7 at Starlifter Lanes on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Members of Joint Base Charleston who bowled at the lanes Aug. 7 received their first game on the house. The lanes held the promotion to gain support for the worldwide one-day record for the most games bowled in a single day. The lanes totaled approximately 450 games for the day and their scores were submitted to be tallied with scores from around the world to beat the current record. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Photo: Topping off the tanks
August 12, 2010 — MORE

A C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston closes in on the refueling boom of a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 434th Air Refueling Wing, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., during an aerial refueling mission Aug. 4, 2010. The C-17 Globemaster III is the newest, most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. Teamed with the KC-135 Stratotanker, the aircraft are able to deploy Air Mobility Command?s three core competencies of strategic airlift, air refueling and aeromedical evacuation worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)

DOD announces school year 2010/2011 child care fee policy
August 10, 2010 — The Department of Defense announced July 30 the school year 2010/2011 child care fee policy.The policy will adjust fee ranges in child care programs at Joint Base Charleston as well as installations across the services. Changes are expected to be implemented no later than Sept. 30. Changes will impact families who have children enrolled in the... MORE

Photos: Patrolmen in pursuit take down gate runner during exercise
August 4, 2010 — MORE

Senior Airman Nathaniel Williams, joined by Officer William Broach, right, shouts for Master Sgt. Sloan Kalina to back up to the sound of his voice during a quality control exercise on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., July 28, 2010. The role play scenario was used to qualify security forces Airmen for patrol. Sergeant Kalina, Airman Williams and Officer Broach are assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Current, former Airmen eligible for stop loss special pay
August 3, 2010 — Thousands of current and former Airmen remain eligible to receive $500 in retroactive special pay for each month they were affected by stop loss. Airmen have until Oct. 21 to apply through the Air Force Personnel Center.Air Force people eligible include active, retired and former members as well as Reserve component members who served on active... MORE

Current and former Airmen who were involuntarily held on active duty beyond an approved separation or retirement date as a result of stop-loss between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2009, may be eligible for a retroactive stop-loss special pay compensation of $500 for each whole or partial month they were affected. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration)

Fifty-six Airmen to receive August promotions
August 3, 2010 — Joint Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following 56 Airmen on their August promotions:To Airman:628th Civil Engineer Squadron: Steven Stanley437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Tyler Hutton437th Operations Support Squadron: Ramiro CarrenoTo Airman 1st Class:437 AMXS: Jordan SchultzTo Senior Airman:628th Air Base Wing: Andrew... MORE

Photos: Charleston Airman is 'on fire,' selected for 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year award
July 28, 2010 — Senior Airman Samuel Siewert received a congratulatory phone call from Gen. Raymond Johns July 27, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., informing him he was selected from nominees across the entire Air Force as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. MORE

Senior Airman Samuel Siewert receives a congratulatory phone call from Gen. Raymond Johns July 27, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., informing him he was selected from nominees across the entire Air Force as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. Airman Siewert was declared the number one life-saver out of 50 candidates and earned an advance Personal Protective Equipment Officer Designator and Breathing Apparatus Technician certification. Airman Siewert volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, the civil engineer haunted house, blood drive and provided briefings on fire education at Joint Base Charleston?s Child Development Center. General Johns is the commander of Air Mobility Command, and Airman Siewert is a 628th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection journeyman. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

AMC in the fight: New C-5 'flexes muscles' supporting surge
July 26, 2010 — During a recent operation in support of the nation's 30,000 troop plus-up in Afghanistan, Air Mobility Command's newest C-5 airlifter got a chance to flex its M-model muscles.And according to those closest to the operation, the results were impressive.Dubbed the C-5M Super Galaxy, the newest C-5 to join the AMC fleet boasts upgraded engines and... MORE

Dubbed the C-5M Super Galaxy, the newest C-5 to join the Air Force fleet boasts upgraded engines and avionics, enhanced communications, navigation and safety systems, and improved reliability rates. (Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin)