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Happy 69th Birthday, Air Force!
September 14, 2016 — On September 18, 1947, President Truman signed the National Security Act creating a separate service and signifying the birth of the United States Air Force. Prior to this act, our organization’s origins could be traced back first, to the U.S .Army Signal Corps and then, the Air Corps.Even before we were recognized as a separate service, there were... MORE

FIRST Robotics Programs Challenge Local Students to Discover the Wild World of Animals
September 14, 2016 — Approximately 350 students attended the 2016 Charleston Area Regional “FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Kick-off” on September 6, at the South Carolina Aquarium. The event was presented by the South Carolina FLL, SPAWAR Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic and South Carolina Aquarium in collaboration with Boeing and Hanahan Recreation and Parks. The mission of... MORE

Approximately 350 students attended the 2016 Charleston Area Regional “FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Kick-off” on September 6, at the South Carolina Aquarium. The event was presented by the South Carolina FLL, SPAWAR Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic and South Carolina Aquarium in collaboration with Boeing and Hanahan Recreation and Parks. The mission of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) is to inspire young people to become science and technology leaders.

Making old new again
September 13, 2016 — The Air Force C-141B Starlifter aircraft performed both tactical and strategic airlift missions and flew out of Charleston Air Force Base from Aug. 14, 1965 to Sept. 7, 2000.During the time the C-141 was stationed at Charleston a member of the 437th Maintenance Squadron built a scale model of the plane which has remained on the base, in various... MORE

(From left to right) Airman 1st Class Drew Maifeaphomsamouth, 437th Maintenance Squadron corrosion control specialist, Tech. Sgt. Andrew Finley, 437th MXS corrosion control non-commissioned officer in charge, 437th MXS corrosion control specialists Airman 1st Class Michael Mooney, Airman 1st Class Shawn Casey, Airman Riley Carter and Senior Airman William Treiber gather around a C-141B Starlifter model on Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 7, 2016. They voluntarily renovated the model aircraft from June to August 2016 and dedicated it to the crew of a C-141 that crashed in 1982.

NHCC provides care on the move
September 13, 2016 — Naval Health Clinic Charleston’s staff consists of highly skilled military and civilian professionals dedicated to providing the gold standard of patient-centered, health care to service members, family members and veterans. One component of our beneficiaries is active duty service members. Whether we’re ensuring our active duty service members... MORE

Naval Health Clinic Charleston is made up of highly skilled military and civilian professionals dedicated to providing the gold standard of patient-centered, health care to service members, family members and veterans. NHCC health care workers provide a bridge to accessible and critical, but easy to understand medical care. (Courtesy Photo)

USCGC Eagle visits Charleston
September 13, 2016 — Coast Guard officer candidates steer the tall ship, USCGC Eagle, down the Cooper River in Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 9, 2016. The Eagle offers future Coast Guard officers the opportunity to practice navigation, engineering and leadership duties performed by junior officers. A permanent crew of eight officers and 50 enlisted personnel... MORE

Coast Guard officer candidates steer the tall ship, USCGC Eagle, down the Cooper River in Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 9, 2016. The Eagle offers future Coast Guard officers the opportunity to practice navigation, engineering and leadership duties performed by junior officers. A permanent crew of eight officers and 50 enlisted personnel maintain the ship throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Megan Munoz)

USNS Sacagawea offloads at Joint Base Charleston
September 12, 2016 — The U.S. Naval Ship Sacagawea docked at the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Sept. 4, 2016 to unload cargo before continuing to Jacksonville, Florida. Multiple units offloaded more than 2,000 pallets of ordnance from the ship and transferred them to a storage facility on the JB Charleston-WS.“There are a lot of entities at play,” said Navy Lt... MORE

Cargo is unloaded from the U.S. Naval Ship Sacagawea Sept. 7, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, South Carolina. Before arriving at the JB Charleston-WS, the Sacagawea was prepositioned with more than 2,000 pallets of ordnance. The ship’s mission is to sustain a Marine Corps expeditionary brigade for up to 30 days, enabling a quick response when needed. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Megan Munoz)

Avoiding Bloodsuckers
September 9, 2016 — The term “bloodsuckers” may evoke the mental image of vampires, but they are not the only creatures who need to suck blood in order to sustain life. Female mosquitoes survive by feeding predominantly on blood, while male mosquitoes survive by feeding on flower nectar and sweet juices. After a mosquito bite, most experience red bumps and itching,... MORE

This graphic displays how to avoid mosquitos. (Courtesy Graphic)

Team Charleston honors Women's Equality Day
September 1, 2016 — Team Charleston service members salute the American flag during a retreat ceremony recognizing Women's Equality Day at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 26, 2016. Women in America earned the right to vote 96 years ago and, since then, have continued fighting for equal rights in society, the community and the workplace. (U.S. Air Force... MORE

Team Charleston service members salute the American flag during a retreat ceremony recognizing Women’s Equality Day at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 26, 2016. Women in America earned the right to vote 96 years ago and, since then, have continued fighting for equal rights in society, the community and the workplace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrea Salazar/Released)

628 ABW Commander's Call
September 1, 2016 — 628th Airbase Wing commander Col. Robert Lyman speaks to Airmen during a commander's call at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 19, 2016. During the event, Airmen gave feedback and asked questions about current Air Force news. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrea Salazar/Released) MORE

628th Airbase Wing commander Col. Robert Lyman speaks to Airmen during a commander’s call at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 19, 2016. During the event, Airmen gave feedback and asked questions about current Air Force news. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrea Salazar/Released)

SNCO Induction held at JB Charleston
September 1, 2016 — Joint Base Charleston's newest Master Sergeant (select) Airmen review course material during a Senior Noncommissioned Officer Seminar at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 17, 2016. The seminar was held to help prepare the selects join the ranks of the top enlisted tier of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin... MORE

Joint Base Charleston’s newest Master Sergeant (select) Airmen review course material during a Senior Noncommissioned Officer Seminar at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 17, 2016. The seminar was held to help prepare the selects join the ranks of the top enlisted tier of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin West/Released)