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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.

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...

Spouse jobs program to relaunch in October
July 26, 2010 — The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts program will resume Oct. 25, but with some significant changes to the popular spouse employment program, a defense official announced July 20.Changes include a reduction in the amount of financial aid, a change in the population eligible to receive that aid -- from all military spouses to just spouses...

Hurricane Tip of the Week
July 26, 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: Be aware that the calm...