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CES sweats to keep you cool
August 24, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman Codye Miller dismantles the electrical panel on an air conditioning unit to gain access to its compressor Aug. 18, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Air conditioning units require periodic maintenance to replace old parts or fix damaged ones. Airman Miller is a heating, ventilation and air condition technician with the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

What’s new at your dining facility?
August 24, 2010 — Have you noticed several changes have taken place at the Gaylor Dining Facility? Well, for those who have missed it, here are some of the changes we've made for Joint Base Charleston Airmen and retirees.The DFAC now offers some new menu items, to include turkey bacon and three types of french fry options: curly fries, steak fries and sweet potato... MORE

The Gaylor Dining Facility is now serving turkey bacon for its breakfast customers, offering a savory, yet more healthy, breakfast meat option. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

News briefs – Aug. 27
August 24, 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:Blue Star Museums free admission: The National Endowment for the Arts along with the non-profit Blue Star Families has... MORE

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

Top-performing Airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant
August 24, 2010 — One-hundred and ninety-five Charleston Airmen were selected for promotion to the rank of staff sergeant Aug. 19.This year, 28,510 Airmen were eligible for promotion and 13,518 were selected - an Air Force-wide selection percentage rate of 47.41 percent.Joint Base Charleston senior airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant are:628th Aerospace... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Karen Cruz is congratulated by Joint Base Charleston leadership during a promotion selection party Aug. 20, 2010. There were nearly 200 senior airmen selected for promotion base-wide. Airman Cruz was presented her certificate by 437th Airlift Wing Commander Col. John Wood, center right, 628th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Martha Meeker, center left, 437th Airlift Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, right, and Naval Weapons Station Charleston Command Master Chief Bill Cady. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

Hurricane Tip of the Week
August 24, 2010 — Hurricane season will continue through November, with the highest probability of a major hurricane occurring between mid-August and October. Due to a hurricane's capacity for damage, preparation is the key. Weekly hurricane tips provide need-to-know information for staying ahead of the weather.This week's hurricane tip is: To prepare against... MORE

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Since the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially opens June 1, Team Eglin members should gear up now for what is expected to be an above average hurricane season, according to a recent advisory issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Hurricane Center. The NHC is predicting the Atlantic hurricane season to have a 75 percent chance of being an "above average" season. (Courtesy graphic)

JB CHS holds memorial service for beloved Airman
August 23, 2010 — MORE

Members of Joint Base Charleston, along with family and friends, gather for a memorial service at the base Chapel on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 19, 2010. They gathered together to celebrate the life of Staff Sgt. Joseph Villasenor and cherish the spot he filled while in their lives. Sergeant Villasenor passed away after a motor vehicle accident Aug. 9. Sergeant Villasenor was with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ian Hoachlander)

Servicemembers, families honored at RiverDogs military appreciation night
August 23, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Williams runs next to Deangelo Mack of the Charleston RiverDogs before the opening ceremonies for military appreciation night Aug. 19, 2010, at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park in Charleston, S.C. Sergeant Williams took to the field along with 13 other Air Force, Coast Guard and Navy servicemembers to be recognized with their families. Sergeant Williams is an air transportation craftsman with the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Photos: AMC Airmen partner with U.S. Marines to bring aid to Pakistan
August 23, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., along with U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 14th Air Lift Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, S.C. move a CH-53E Super Stallion onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., on August 20, 2010. The helicopter is one of four that will be used to supplement U.S. military rescue and relief efforts in the flood affected areas of Pakistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kamaile O. Long)

628 ABW command chief retires from service
August 20, 2010 — MORE

Command Chief Master Sgt. Mike Ivey holds the American Flag close, following the flag presentation by Command Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene during Chief Ivey's official retirement ceremondy which was presided over by Col. John Wood at the Charleston Club Aug. 20, 2010. Chief Ivey will retire in November after 23 years of service to the United States Air Force. Chief Ivey began his career as an Airman Basic on April 22, 1987 and proceeded to go above and beyond the call of duty, achieving the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force. Col. Wood is the commander of the 437th Airlift Wing, Chief Greene is the command chief of the 437 AW and Chief Ivey will retire as the command chief of the 628th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Charleston airlift capabilities bring humanitarian aid to Pakistan
August 20, 2010 — U.S. Forces have diligently responded to the call for aid from the Government of Pakistan in light of the tragic and devastating floods resulting from the country's overwhelming monsoon season. Team Charleston Airmen currently deployed to the 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, have already had a hand in the... MORE

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is loaded onto an Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 20. The C-17, from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., will carry the CH-53E, one of four for the 26th MEU, to Pakistan to aid in the MEU’s relief operations in the flood-ravaged region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/Lance Cpl. Brian Jones)