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Photos: Patrolmen in pursuit take down gate runner during exercise
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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)

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... MORE

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... 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)