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Safety ... do it for the family
September 8, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amy Beamesderfer greets motorists exiting the Rivers Avenue Gate on Joint Base Charleston, S.C, Sept. 2, 2010. The sendoff was conducted to remind Team Charleston members embarking on the Labor Day holiday weekend to remain safety-minded. Sergeant Beamesderfer volunteered to participate in the safety sendoff for a one-hour shift, handing out safety whistles painted with the message "Safety ... Do it for the family." Sergeant Beamesderfer is a chaplain's assistant with the 628th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Training for the Ironman
September 8, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jamie Turner rides her bike in preparation for the Ironman World Championship while at Wando, S.C., Sept. 5, 2010. During a peak training week Captain Turner bikes 12 hours, a total distance of 220 miles. She has been preparing for the Ironman for the last six months. During the competition Oct. 9, 2010, she will endure a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run at Kona, Hawaii. Captain Turner is a C-17 pilot with the 317th Air Force Reserve Command at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. (Photo by James Bowman)

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