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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)

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