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Avionics Shop works around clock to repair vital aircraft parts for C-17s worldwide
May 25, 2010 — While many of us are heading to bed at the end of a long day, Airmen from the 437th Maintenance Squadron Avionics Flight work through the night in order to ensure vital repairs are made on parts necessary for C-17s to conduct day-to-day operations.The Avionics Intermediate Systems Shop, working 24 hours a day, five days a week, houses only 20... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Keiron Legg sets up a Display Unit Test Set used to run an operations test on a C-17 Heads-Up Display Unit May 25, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 437th Maintenance Squadron repairs more than 2,000 avionics units per year and this is accomplished by a total of only 23 personnel - 11 active duty, three air reserve technicians and nine civilians. Airman Legg is a test station and components journeyman with the 437th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

FSC helps Airmen maintain fitness level
May 25, 2010 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Alexander Oritz checks the wires on a remote for the cardio theater on an elliptical at the Fitness and Sports Center on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 24, 2010. Recent complaints revealed the screen was not working properly. Sergeant Oritz provides routine maintenance to the machines on a daily basis based on complaints or problems that he spots himself. Sergeant Oritz is a fitness specialist from the 482nd Force Support Squadron at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

News briefs
May 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.Events:FridayLatin Night at the Club: Be at the Charleston Club May 28 at 9 p.m. for Latin Night and get back into the swing of couples... MORE

138 Airmen earn CCAF degrees
May 24, 2010 — Joint Base Charleston held its annual Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony May 25 at 2 p.m. in the Base Theater. One hundred thirty-eight graduates were honored. The graduation was highlighted by Senior Master Sgt. Gerard Komen, who was the guest speaker. The purpose of education in any society is to maintain the cultural heritage... MORE

Fifty-six Airmen to receive June promotions
May 24, 2010 — Joint Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following 56 Airmen on their June promotions: To Airman: 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron: Alexander Ortiz628th Civil Engineer Squadron: Christopher Massengale628th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Steven StoneTo Airman 1st Class: 437th Aerial Port Squadron: Johanna Carrizales and Curtis MooreTo... MORE

'Army Wives' invade Joint Base Charleston
May 20, 2010 — MORE

Brian McNamara and Terry Serpico stand on the staircase of a Charleston C-17 at Joint Base Charleston May 18. The Lifetime Television series Army Wives, filmed an upcoming episode at Joint Base Charleston. The episode is scheduled to air July 18. Mr. McNamara and Mr. Serpico are actors on the show.

Charleston RiverDogs host Military Appreciation Night
May 19, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Martha Meeker speaks with Navy Command Master Chief Petty Officer Bill Cady during the Charleston RiverDogs baseball game at Joseph P. Riley Jr., Park May 13, 2010. Colonel Meeker is the commander of Joint Base Charleston and Master Chief Cady is the Command Master Chief for Naval Weapons Station Charleston.

Wing says farewell to vice commander
May 19, 2010 — Col. Mike Speer will say farewell to the men and women of the 315th Airlift Wing as he retires from the Air Force Reserve June 1.The wing will commemorate Colonel Speer's retirement with a going away "tail-gating party" May 21 behind Bldg. 54, on Joint Base Charleston."It has been an honor and pleasure working with Mike," said Col. Stephen Chapman,... MORE

Chief's host annual Fish Fry event
May 19, 2010 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Denny Heitman serves Senior Master Sgt. Sean Early a scoop of coleslaw at the Annual Chief's Fish Fry May 14, 2010 at the Joint Base Charleston picnic grounds. The fish fry began as a barbeque in 1987 as a way to unite the reserve and active-duty members of Charleston AFB. Chief Heitman is a fire chief with the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron and Sergeant Early is with the 437th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Polishing Airmen's futures
May 19, 2010 — MORE

Senior Airman Stephanie Rowe polishes a patient's teeth using prophylaxis May 19, 2010, at the dental clinic on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. After the cleaning is done and tartar is removed from the teeth, the dental assistant then polishes the surface of the teeth using a using a gritty, tootpaste-like material. Senior Airman Rowe is a dental assistant with the 628th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)