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Little heroes receive recognition
September 15, 2010 — MORE

Trevor Ward receives a certificate from U.S. Navy Capt. Ralph Ward during the Little Heroes ceremony at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 14, 2010. The ceremony recognized the children of Team Charleston who have recently experienced a parent deploying or have a parent who is still deployed. Following the ceremony, the children took part in a reception which included socializing and snacks. Captain Ward is the Naval Weapons Station commander and Trevor is the son of Staff Sgt. Daniel Ward who is an aerospace ground equipment technician with the 437th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

News briefs - Sept. 10
September 15, 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.

Successful Onload of Prepositioning Ship USNS Soderman Aboard NWS Charleston
September 15, 2010 — Prepositioning ship United States Naval Ship Soderman received more than 2,000 pieces of equipment over a 10-day period at Naval Weapons Station Charleston Sept. 7 through Sept. 17.The on-load included HUMVEEs, armored vehicles, generators and ambulances that will be available for military uses. Prepositioning ships support all military branches as... MORE

Up-Armored HUMVEEs prepare to roll onto prepositioning ship United States Naval Ship Soderman while inport Naval Weapons Station Charleston. The ship received more than 2,000 pieces of equipment including HUMVEES, armored vehicles, generators and ambulances during the two-week onload. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer R. Hudson)

When do I PT Test?
September 14, 2010 — Clearly, there is a lot of focus on physical fitness right now. With all the changes in Air Force Instruction 36-2905, Air Force Fitness Program, the incidental regulation changes are sometimes overlooked. For example, there has been a significant change in the AFI 36-2301, which covers Professional Military Education. The item I want to highlight... MORE

Joint Base Charleston donates time to help city of Charleston
September 14, 2010 — MORE

2nd Lieutenant Melissa Allan collects glass at the base of an overpass column during the United Way's National Day of Caring Sept. 10, 2010 in the city of Charleston, S.C. Air Force volunteers spruced up a playground under an overpass, clearing it of glass, rubble and trash making it a safer and cleaner environment for children to play in. Lieutenant Allan is the acting photo flight commander at the 1st Combat Camera Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Tricare officials encourage military kids to "move" on childhood obesity
September 13, 2010 — During the month of September, Tricare officials continue their strong commitment to the battle against childhood obesity. By observing Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, Tricare representatives are active participants in the Let's Move! program for military kids. The national Let's Move! program works to combat the epidemic of childhood obesity... MORE

Airmen remember Sept. 11 events through Commander's Fitness Challenge
September 13, 2010 — MORE

Capt. Michaela Judge sprints towards the finish line and finishes first for the females during the Commander's Fitness Challenge held on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 9, 2010. This month’s fitness challenge was held in remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedies and was called "The Patriot Run". In addition, it also served as the Combined Federal Campaign kickoff. The CFC is the largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with more than 300 CFC campaigns held worldwide to help raise millions of dollars each year. Capt. Judge finished the two-and-a-half-mile course in 18 minutes and 38 seconds. Capt. Judge is the video flight commander with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Captain Ward assumes command of NWS Charleston
September 10, 2010 — Naval Weapons Station Charleston welcomed a new commander Sept. 9 during a change of command ceremony.Captain Ralph Ward assumed command of NWS from Cmdr. Gary Martin, who will be assuming command of Naval Magazine Indian Island in Washington.His tenure will be short-lived though, as he will become the Deputy Commander of Joint Base Charleston,... MORE

437 AMXS claims intramural volleyball championship title
September 9, 2010 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Sebastiana Solis Lopez leaps upward to serve during the Joint Base Charleston intramural volleyball championship game between the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron at the Fitness and Sports Center Sept. 8, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Eleven teams competed for the title of intramural volleyball champions, a total of 110 games were played, with only two teams left to compete for the trophy, 437th AMXS and 628th CES. Airman Solis Lopez is a crew chief with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Out with the bad, in with the good
September 8, 2010 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Montgomery connects the waste suction hose to the lavatory service outlet on the underbelly of a C-17 Globemaster III Sept. 7, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Airmen on lavatory service duty first pump water into the tank to break apart waste particles making the removal process smoother. Once the waste is removed, "Blue Juice" is pumped back into the system which is a cocktail comprised of water, anti-freeze and an anti-smell agent. Airmen service every C-17 upon landing and sometimes before take-off. Airman Montgomery is an air transportation technician with the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)