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First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
September 8, 2010 — The Joint Base Charleston First 6 is a professional organization which focuses on providing junior enlisted service members a forum for making the most of their military careers. The organization is open to all pay grades from E-1 through E-6. The next First 6 meeting is scheduled for Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. in the First Term Airmen Center... MORE

News briefs – Sept. 10
September 7, 2010 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 628abw.dispatch@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.Special Announcements:Charleston Concert Association: The CCA is offering active-duty military and their families 50 percent discount on... MORE

Read on to find out about upcoming events at Joint Base Charleston in this recent edition of News Briefs.

Warrior of the Week – Airman 1st Class Matthew Baxter
September 7, 2010 — Airman 1st Class Matthew Baxter is a member of the 628th Security Forces Squadron and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston for one year. He is currently serving in the Middle East with the 405th Security Forces Squadron on his first deployment.In his deployed unit, Airman Baxter works as a security forces armorer, who is responsible for the... MORE

Airman 1st Class Matthew Baxters inspects a M-4 Assault Rifle in the 405th Security Forces Squadron armory Aug. 6. Airman Baxter works as a security forces armorer, who is responsible for the accountability of more than 300 weapons, more than 23,000 rounds and $640,000 in Air Force assets. (Courtesy Photo)

AGE works to keep aircraft moving on the ground
September 7, 2010 — MORE

Senior Airman Alexander Ewing and Staff Sgt. Matthew Adelman inspect an universal aircraft tow bar for elongation and metal distortion during a bi-annual inspection on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 2, 2010. The tow bar is used to tow almost all different types of transient aircraft that land at JB CHS around the flight line. Airman Ewing and Sergeant Adelman are aerospace ground equipment journeyman with the 437 AGE. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Aircrew Flight Equipment: Inspect, Correct, Protect
September 7, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Clarke places an aircrew member's chemical warfare flight suit into his respective locker after inspection Sept. 1, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The aircrew flight equipment shop houses more than 1,400 individual lockers for aircrew members from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron to the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron. Aircrew chemical gear is inspected every 18 months to ensure materials and devices still maintain safe functionality. Airman Clarke is an aircrew flight equipment technician with the 437th Operations Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

437 AMXS, 628 CS kick off intramural volleyball championship playoffs
September 1, 2010 — MORE

Barry Farese blocks a serve return from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during the first round of the intramural volleyball championship playoffs at the Fitness and Sports Center on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 31, 2010. The 437 AMXS and 628th Communications Squadron were the first two teams pitted against each other, to kick off the playoffs. The 628 CS lost to the 437 AMXS in the second of a three game series, 25-17. Farese is with the 628 CS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Completion of federal cards provide school funding
August 31, 2010 — Each year Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley County School Districts conduct a pupil survey to count how many students are federally connected.The school system is paid by the federal government in lieu of property taxes based on the number of federally connected students. Since Federal properties are exempt from local taxation, the assistance... MORE

News briefs - Sept. 2
August 31, 2010 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 628abw.dispatch@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.Special Announcements:Fitness kicks off Combined Federal Campaign: The Commander's Fitness Challenge scheduled for Sept. 9 is planned to kick... MORE

Joint Base Charleston moves toward privatized housing
August 31, 2010 — The Air Force announced Aug. 30 that Forest City Military Communities LLC was selected as the offeror to move the air base portion of Joint Base Charleston into the future with new base housing through privatization.After the initial development period, Airmen and their families who choose to live on base will occupy the new privatized units. Right... MORE

The range is hot
August 31, 2010 — The 628th Security Forces Squadron announced Aug. 31 the official re-opening of the small arms range at Combat Arms. This has been a long time coming.The range was officially shut down in February of 2009 when it was noticed that bullet fragments were leaving the small arms range and a considerable amount of smoke was being inhaled by students and... MORE

From left to right, 628th Mission Support Group Commander Col. Ben Wham; 628th Contracting Squadron Contract Administrator Monica Christie; 628th Civil Engineering Squadron Project Manager Joe Rackley; Chief Project Manager David Plains, a civilian contractor; acting 628th Security Forces Commander Capt. Matthew Foisy and 628th Civil Engineering Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Richard Sanders cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony for the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance range facility Aug. 31, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The range was repaired due to safety deficiencies and resumed training operations June 22 after a successful series of tests. The project started March 26 and was completed June 21 at a cost of nearly $500,000. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)