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  • BAH Marriages are Costly

    The possibility of collecting a base allowance for housing and being able to move out of the dorms might sound tempting, but getting married for these reasons can be costly.Marriage is a serious moral, financial, and emotional commitment; and the courts of South Carolina treat it as such. People

  • Miller takes AFRC helm July 15

    Maj. Gen. Maryann Miller will become the Chief of the Air Force Reserve and take command of Air Force Reserve Command during a change of command ceremony at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, July 15. Miller will become the first female in the history of the Air Force Reserve to be Chief of the Air

  • Mini C-17’s first trip abroad, big hit at European air show

    The 315th Airlift Wing’s mini C-17 made its first trip across the pond June 30 and was a huge hit at Yeovilton Air Day 2016.This is the 315th AWs second time visiting ROYAL Naval Air Station Yeovilton, England, and the mighty presence of the mini C-17 helped seal the deal for another “Best Static

  • 315th wins best in show at U.K. airshow

    As jets thundered overhead, nearly 40,000 people crowded into the small British Navy base in order to get peek at aircraft from all over the world, including a Charleston based C-17.Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing, participated in the annual Yeovilton Air Day on July 2, while also bringing

  • Reservists bring new shoes, smiles to Dominican Republic children

    Reservists at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina can rest assured that their participation in humanitarian efforts is truly appreciated and occasionally they get feedback from those on the receiving end.Most recently this feedback came from U.S. Southern Command after another Denton cargo

  • Playing it safe this Fourth of July

    According to the National Safety Council, the Fourth of July is considered the most dangerous holiday of the year for Americans. The National Fire Protection Agency reported an estimated 10,500 people were injured by fireworks in 2014. Below is a list of tips to prevent injuries while celebrating

  • Safety -- Make it a habit for life

    Summertime can be an enjoyable time to relax and recharge with family and friends. These enjoyable summertime activities do not come without hazards. Too often, what was thought to be risk-free fun turns into a not so enjoyable injury or accident. In fact, in recent years, exciting and fun

  • RED HORSE units team up for Charleston project

    A Charleston C-17 Globemaster III approaches to land June 27 while Staff Sgt. Martin Lilland, 556th RED HORSE Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida, and Senior Airman Darrien Anderson, 560th RED HORSE Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, position their lift to hang insulation and panels

  • Protect yourself and your families

    If you're an American, most assuredly you're a potential target in the eyes of terrorists groups around the world. The horrific violence of the Orlando shooting and its aftermath reinforces the knowledge that those in and out of uniform may be a target for the "bad guy." With the summer holidays