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437th OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment keeps aircrew safe
August 8, 2012 — MORE

Senior Airman Daniel Godfrey, 437th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, performs a post-flight inspection on a pair of night-vision goggles Aug. 6, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Members of AFE are essential to aircrews by making sure all flight equipment is in working order, including emergency safety equipment such as parachutes and survival equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

1st CTCS tests strength
August 8, 2012 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Nicholas Byers, 1st Combat Camera Squadron photographer, performs a squat during a weightlifting test Aug. 3, 2012, at the fitness center at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The weightlifting test included bench press, squats, dead lifts and pull-ups. The total amount each Airman lifted was divided by their body weight to give a pound-for-pound strength score in both the male and female categories. The voluntary program was the first weight lifting test held by the 1st CTCS. It was started by the unit’s fitness monitors to motivate Airmen to diversify their workouts and show them the importance of incorporating strength training. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Chief Petty Officer Indoctrination Course
August 8, 2012 — MORE

Aviation Ordnanceman Chief Petty Officer David Matlack, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston, provides feedback to Interior Communications Electrician chief select Christopher Cawthon, NAVCONBRIG, during the Chief Petty Officer Indoctrination course Aug. 6, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. The CPOIC training is designed to prepare newly selected CPO's for their transition from petty officer 1st class to CPO. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Town Hall Meetings scheduled...submit your questions
August 7, 2012 — Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, will host a series of Town Hall meetings on the Air Base and Weapons Station, Aug. 13 - 15.The meetings are open to the base populace, to include military members and their dependents, retirees and Department of Defense civilians.The meetings will address the following topics including: -Changes... MORE

Beat the summer heat
August 7, 2012 — As the hot summer continues, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services wants to remind everyone to beware of heat-related illnesses and to take the simple precautions necessary to preventing them. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive heat exposure caused 8,015 deaths in the United States between 1979 and 1999... MORE

CSAF Guidance on Political Activities
August 7, 2012 — The 2012 Presidential election cycle is well underway. All military members should review and become familiar with the rules on permissible political activities contained in DoD Directive 1344.10, Political Activities by Members of The Armed Forces on Active Duty, and the Jan. 28, 2008 SECDEF message, DoD Public Affairs Policy Guidance Concerning... MORE

The miracle of the Myokinesthetic System
August 7, 2012 — Some may mistake the Myokinesthetic System for a typical massage, but it is actually much more. The Myokinesthetic treatment is performed by a highly trained massage therapist or physiologist, often done in conjunction with a massage therapy session, to provide relief from muscle pain and restore movement. The results have been astounding; nerve... MORE

201 Team Charleston Airmen selected for promotion
August 6, 2012 — The following 201 senior airmen from Team Charleston were selected for promotion to staff sergeant:628th Air Base WingMelissa ChornIan HoachlanderAnthony Hyatt628th Civil Engineer SquadronMathew BlackwellJason BravardJohn HedgesIssac HolleyRoss KreikemeierColleen McDevitt Kenneth Morgan Elijah RawlsLeatrice RobinsonHolly Whatley 628th... MORE

CHIEF!
August 1, 2012 — The Navy's Bureau of Personnel recently released the names of the Sailors selected for promotion to chief petty officer. Bravo Zulu to all the new chiefs at Joint Base Charleston on your selection! Navy Power Training UnitElectrician's Mate 1st Class George Argiro IIIElectronic's Technician 1st Class Herbert BaltripMachinist's Mate 1st Class Glenn... MORE

628th ABW announces quarterly award winners
August 1, 2012 — MORE

Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander (left), and Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon, JB Charleston command chief (right), congratulate the 628th Air Base Wing Second Quarter Award Winners after a ceremony at the Charleston Club at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base July 31, 2012 at JB Charleston, S.C. (Left to right) Paul Harrison, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Civilian of the Quarter Category I; 2nd Lt. Merry Miller, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Junior Company Grade Officer of the Quarter; Senior Airman Felicia May, 628th Communications Squadron, Volunteer of the Quarter; Airman 1st Class Robert Wessinger, 628th CS, Honor Guard Member of the Quarter; Senior Airman Reco Webb, 628th Medical Operations Squadron, Airman of the Quarter; Michael Heckendorn, 628th CS, Civilian Category II of the Quarter and Master Sgt. Ricky Smith, 628th Force Support Squadron, Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter. Not pictured is Staff Sgt. Jessica McFelia, 628th Aeromedical Squadron, Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter. The winners were nominated by their supervisors for superior performance and hard work. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)